Slip-and-fall accidents are traumatic and can lead to serious and life-threatening injuries. Severe injuries such as head injuries and broken bones occur in approximately 20% of all falls. Protecting your rights is critical for your long-term well-being if you have a...
Common hotel injuries for which the owner is at fault
When you stay at a hotel as a guest, the owner and staff have a responsibility to safeguard your well-being. Failure to do so will result in a premises liability case that can severely impact the hotel's reputation and finances. If an injury does occur, you might be...
Hazardous conditions a property owner should know about
Real estate owners have a duty to protect anyone who visits their private property. Therefore, they need to consistently search for and address any hazards. Hazardous conditions include anything that can harm an individual, from causing injuries to affecting their...
A fifth of all falls lead to serious injuries
Certain risk factors make Arizona residents more prone to falling. While not every fall leads to a serious injury, many do, and while it may take quite some time for someone who falls to recover physically, they may, too, face emotional hardships in the aftermath of a...
What are some recent findings about falling in hotels?
When you check into a hotel, you should not worry that you will suffer a serious injury during your stay. Like any property, the owner or the management of the hotel should keep the location free from unnecessary dangers that could cause visiting guests to suffer an...
Will renters insurance protect me from liability for a guest’s injury?
Renters insurance provides you peace of mind if you rent your home. It covers your personal belongings in the event of a loss, and it also gives you liability protection. Value Penguin explains renters insurance can cover your portion of liability and serve as a...
Is your landlord liable for crimes occurring on his property?
If you live in an apartment complex or rental home, you naturally expect your home and the property surrounding it to be safe and secure for you and your family. Unfortunately, however, crime can occur virtually anywhere. If you become the victim of it in or around...
Responsibility of a business owner to prevent slips and falls
A business owner has a lot to be responsible for. One is maintaining an office or store so that it does not have hazards that can result in injuries to a client, employee or customer. Slip and fall injuries are common, and there are various ways that an owner,...
Can you cut down on the risk of slippery surfaces?
No matter who gets injured in a slip-and-fall incident or why it happens, it can cause a business' bottom line to suffer. It can even impact the quality of the workplace and prevent a business from holding onto its customers or employees. So how does one address these...
Reducing the risks of injury in your store parking lot
Parking lots might not be as safe as you would think they are. Slower speeds and reduced traffic may be two reasons that your customers decide to multitask behind the wheel. Keeping your parking lot a safe place requires strategic engineering. Identifying functional...