Vacation is always a fun, relaxing time with fewer responsibilities and exciting things to see or do. However, when you are injured while staying in a hotel, your vacation can become far less relaxing. Even if you are traveling on business, a slip and fall in a hotel can cause serious injury, keeping you from meetings …
Thousands of people are injured in slip and fall accidents each year and many of the injuries that occur can be serious, even fatal. When the injury occurs due to an error or the negligence of someone else, a personal injury claim may be an option for the person who is injured. However, too many …
Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common types of personal injury cases in the United States, especially involving elderly individuals. One out of every three people over the age of 65 falls each year due to unsafe conditions, and thousands of these individuals die as a result of their accident. Although older …
An unexpected slip and fall accident can happen at anytime, even if conditions seem to be safe. The term premises liability points out that it is the responsibility of the owner to maintain safe conditions that are free from hazards. If you do happen to fall due to the negligence of the property owner, you …
Incidents that involve personal injury sustained on the property of another person may be considered premises liability. The property owner has a responsibility to keep visitors safe by warning of potential hazards and doing regular maintenance. Some of the common cases include injuries as a result of a slip and fall accident, inadequate security that …
Shopping malls and department stores provide a convenient way for consumers like you to purchase multiple goods during one trip, avoiding the need to drive from one store to the next. Along with conveniences in life comes the risk of injury. It is already generally understood that slip and fall accidents occur all the time …
Due to the high cost of purchasing a house, more and more Americans are turning to renting rather than buying a home. According to the American Community Survey put out by the United States Census Bureau, 36.5% of American households were renters in 2013. The national average rent was $905 in 2013. The Personal Injury …
Imagine slipping and falling in a supermarket, but this is no ordinary supermarket, this is a multibillion-dollar retailer. What is your slip and fall accident case worth? It may depend on the injuries sustained and whether it was serious. Headlines suggest you may get a large payout, as was the case in Jacksonville, Florida where …
Slipping and falling on an icy sidewalk can be extremely painful. Depending on where you fall, you may ask, who is liable, or responsible, for your injuries? Rules for maintaining sidewalks vary around the US. For example, in New Jersey, liability for the fall may attach to the abutting owner of the property. If the …
Parking lots and parking garages abound in most major cities and even smaller towns across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. These structures allow individuals easy access to businesses, schools, office buildings, retail establishments, and airports. While convenient and useful, parking ramps, garages, and lots can be highly dangerous. In fact, these parking structures are the …
