When our children run off to play with their friends on the playground, we like to assume they are safe and will come home in one piece, but that’s not always the case. Playgrounds, especially those that are not well maintained, pose a serious threat; when kids get injured on playgrounds, many different people and […]
How to Prove Fault in Slip and Fall Claims
June 11, 2019 By
Slip and fall personal injury claims can be very complex because there may be multiple parties legally responsible (liable) for injuries. As with all personal injury claims, liability is at the heart of slip and fall claims. In order to “win,” your lawyer must be able to prove that the defendant is responsible for your […]
Compensation for Your Parking Lot Injuries – Premises Liability
June 4, 2019 By
Parking lot injury cases, whether from a vehicle collision, slip/trip and fall, or even a criminal assault, are often premises liability cases with liability falling on the business or property owner. Parking lot injury cases can be very complex. It is not always obvious to a layman why the property or business owner would be […]
Spanish-Speaking Man Dies at Theme Park; Wasn’t Able to Read Ride Warnings
January 16, 2019 By
Jose Calderón Arana had been enjoying the day at Universal Islands of Adventure, a theme park in Orlando, Florida that opened in May 1999 and converted from Universal Studios Florida into the Universal Orlando Resort. The park’s slogan is “Vacation Like You Mean It,” and that’s exactly what Mr. Arana was doing with his family on […]
Liability and Airbnb
April 30, 2018 By
When traveling, many people are finding that there is no better way to get accommodations than to use Airbnb. Renters and homeowners can use their property to make some extra money – either to subsidize the rent or to save some extra holiday cash – and vacationers looking to save a buck can use Airbnb […]
Hotel Accidents and Injuries
December 15, 2017 By
Hotels are a welcome relief after a hard day of traveling. They offer a place to relax when you are far from home. Safety is not likely going to make the top of your list of priorities when you book yourself into a hotel. However, accidents and injuries do happen at hotels. Many of these […]
Railway Company’s Negligence Cause Major Pollution in Montana
October 23, 2017 By
Residents of Livingston, Montana, have witnessed first-hand the damage dealt by the treacherously negligent attitude of Northern Pacific Railway. One resident, named Bill Philips, put it this way in a recent Huffington Post report on the toxic effects of the railway company: “Rip, rape and run,” he said. And perhaps it’s always been that way […]
A Broad Overview of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
September 4, 2017 By
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an incredibly dangerous gas, not only because of its deadly effects, but also due to its being virtually undetectable by the human sensory organs. After all, it is colorless and odorless. This type of gas emerges when any type of fossil fuel is burning. For this reason, it’s paramount that you […]
When You’ve Been Injured at a Big Box or Warehouse Store
June 23, 2017 By
If you have been injured at a big box or warehouse store, you may be facing expensive medical bills, time missed from work, and even more expenses and losses. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to recover compensation based on a legal theory called premises liability. Stores such as Walmart, Sam’s, Target and […]
