Who’s Responsible When Children Are Injured On Private Property?
Key Takeaways Know that property owners have a responsibility to ensure safety, particularly for children, and that they can be held liable if they don’t. You should think about the child as an invitee, licensee, or trespasser, as this status directly affects the duty of care owed by the property owner and the result of […]
How Weather-Related Hazards Impact Premises Liability Claims
Key Takeaways You’ve got to clean up if it’s bad weather or you’re facing a premises liability claim. Ice, snow, rain, flooding, wind, and extreme heat all ramp up risks on your property and demand specific, proactive safety actions. Frequent inspections, proper maintenance, and signage are the most important things you can do to reduce […]
Liability For Broken Stairs, Railings, And Unsafe Walkways
Key Takeaways You need to know that property owners are liable for broken stairs, railings, and unsafe walkways. They can be held responsible for not fixing code violations, structural failures, or surface hazards. You need to know that failure to comply with the building codes or to provide reasonably safe conditions, such as defective handrails […]
Common Property Hazards That Lead To Injury Claims In Arizona
Key Takeaways You should know that property owners in Arizona owe varying degrees of care to invitees, licensees, and trespassers. These duties affect liability in injury claims. You can minimize your liability exposure by regularly inspecting for safety and taking immediate action to address hazards like water spills, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, and landscaping dangers. […]
Who’s Liable In A Multi-Vehicle Truck Crash?
Key Takeaways You have to evaluate the responsibilities of everyone: the truck driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, the manufacturer, and other motorists, to identify who is liable in a multi-vehicle truck crash. Digging into physical and digital evidence from maintenance records to dashcam footage to expert accident reconstruction will bolster your case for […]