Owning a rental means you assume some liability for injuries or property damage that happen on your property. Performing routine maintenance on your property can reduce your liability and protect you against costly lawsuits. Create a checklist of areas that require...
How can a brain injury alter your personality?
If you suffer from a traumatic brain injury, numerous unexpected effects may follow. For example, did you know that a brain injury can actually alter aspects of your personality? This distressing outcome is one that not many victims have the chance to prepare for....
Is your landlord liable for your pool accident injuries?
One of the greatest perks of living in the Phoenix area is that you can swim almost all year round. In addition, virtually all apartment complexes and rental houses have their own pools. But what happens if you, one of your children, or one of your guests has an...
Slip-and-fall accidents in the workplace
Whether you work in a busy kitchen, an office or the construction industry, there are a number of hazards you need to look out for on a daily basis. However, it is especially important to pay attention to the risk of a slip-and-fall accident. In fact, slip-and-fall...
How can landlords prevent crime on their properties?
As part of the duty of care a landlord owes you as a tenant, your landlord should take the appropriate steps to make the property you rent reasonably secure from criminal activity. If a landlord is negligent in providing security, it could expose you to assault or...
Falls the leading cause of traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injuries often lead to lifelong hardship. Falls cause more traumatic brain injuries than any other event or accident, and your risk of suffering a serious head injury in a fall often increases as you age. According to the Mayo Clinic, you may face a...
What is the ‘open and obvious’ defense?
If you are thinking of bringing a premises liability lawsuit forward, it is important to understand the most common defenses against these suits. The basics of premise liability state that every landowner has a duty to protect others from dangerous conditions present...
Falls the top cause of injury-related death among older adults
Property owners have a duty to keep their spaces safe for use. When they neglect to do so and you fall because of it, a serious, potentially life-threatening injury may result. While hazards such as cluttered staircases, loose handrails and puddles on floor pose a...
What is sovereign immunity?
While many focus on landlords for premises liability, it is actually far more common for individuals to experience injury on public property rather than private property. A good example of this is an injury caused by a malfunctioning traffic light or an obscured stop...
Tenants can be liable for injuries on rented property
Under Arizona law, homeowners and landowners are typically liable for injuries occurring on their property. But injuries on rental properties can cause some confusion about who is responsible. Understanding premises liability and personal injury laws in the state can...
