Power outages have become more common. According to a 2011 report by the National Wildlife Federation, we had about five to 20 weather-related power outages per year in the mid 1990’s, and now we have about 50 to 100 each year. Weather-related power outages can happen any time of year. Many of the dangers posed […]
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I was Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident While Shopping. Am I Entitled to Compensation?
December 17, 2014 By
If you were injured in a slip and fall or trip and fall accident while out shopping, you may have a case, even if you were not inside a store when you fell. Business and property owners have a duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions, under premises liability. Slip and fall injuries can be very […]
Common Causes of Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents
December 5, 2014 By
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), falls result in about 8.9 million emergency room visits each year, and they are the second leading cause of unintentional death in homes and communities, causing more than 25,000 deaths in 2009. There are many things that you can do in and around your home to minimize the […]
Kitchen Fires are Three Times More Likely on Thanksgiving
November 25, 2014 By
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the number of cooking fires that occur on Thanksgiving Day is three times the average number of daily cooking fires. It makes sense when you consider the fact that Thanksgiving meals are more complicated than the average meal and for some people Thanksgiving is the only […]
Using Space Heaters Safely
November 12, 2014 By
Space heaters are meant to provide supplemental heat in homes and buildings that have a permanent primary heat source. When used properly, they can improve comfort dramatically without having to raise the temperature in unused areas of the house. They can also help keep the peace when household members cannot agree on a comfortable temperature. […]
Are Parents Responsible for Car Accidents Their Children Cause?
November 10, 2014 By
This is something that every parent of a teen driver and every victim of an accident caused by a minor needs to know. Unfortunately, like most legal questions, the answer is, “it depends on the circumstances, and the laws in your state.” We know that is frustrating, and we are going to give you the […]
Halloween: Hosting Trick-or-Treaters Safely
October 30, 2014 By
When you think about Halloween safety, it’s easy to overlook the hazards on your own front porch and in your yard, especially those that you have grown accustomed to and see every day. You can help prevent accidents and injuries on your property by looking at the setting with fresh eyes, and considering what might […]
Negligent Security
Negligent Security Attorney Information If you have been injured in a criminal attack or assault on someone else’s property or at work, you may be able to recover compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and more from the property or business owner or the entity in control of the property. Property and business owners […]
Premises Liability Accidents
Property and business owners have a multitude of responsibilities which boil down to the duty to maintain safe conditions for customers, employees, visitors, guests, and others who enter the property. Accidents and injuries which occur on someone else’s property fall under premises liability. If you believe that your accident was the result of someone else’s […]
