When someone has an inherently dangerous property, they can be responsible for injuries that happen to guests. For example, someone may have inadequate lighting on their front steps, or they may fail to repair broken stair treads. If someone falls, the property owner...
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Avoid these mistakes after your slip and fall accident
America’s Funniest Home Videos and various YouTube compilations would have us believing that slips, trips and falls are cause for laughter. But many times, you only see the fall and not what comes after. Slips, trips and falls can be catastrophic and have resulted in...
Who is liable for escalator and elevator accidents?
Escalators and elevators provide convenience in multi-story buildings, but they also pose risks. If these systems malfunction or are improperly maintained, serious injuries can occur. Property owners and managers have a legal duty to ensure these machines remain safe...
What happens if a dog bites someone on your property?
Dog bites often lead to personal injury claims where either the dog owner or person bitten is liable. But what happens if someone else's dog bites another person while on your property? In some cases, as the property owner or occupier, you could be held responsible....
Do landlords have to provide adequate security for tenants?
Landlords have a responsibility to keep rental properties safe for tenants and visitors. This duty includes maintaining adequate security measures. When faulty security results in injury, questions of landlord liability often arise. What constitutes faulty security?...
Navigating hotel accidents: A guide to protecting your rights
Traveling can be fun, but sometimes accidents happen. If you get hurt in a hotel in Texas, it's essential to know what steps to take, because getting injured in another person's property is not the same as hurting yourself in yours. Report the injury immediately...
What is a restaurant’s responsibility toward patron security?
Safety is important in Texas restaurants, bars and other public establishments. However, there are instances where these venues fall short in providing adequate security measures. This potentially leads to harmful consequences for patrons. Such negligence can render...
How long does it take to recover from a concussion?
Slipping and falling can impact your head and inflict a concussion. This causes the brain to shake back and forth inside the skull. A concussion generates a variety of health problems, and you may wonder how long it would take to recover from it. Most adults...
The potential risks of small dogs around children
Small dogs, which people often see as cute and harmless, can pose unexpected risks to children. Such small dogs can include Chihuahuas, dachshunds, Jack Russell terriers and cocker spaniels. These cases involve situations where property owners may be responsible for...
3 reasons your dog may bite unexpectedly
Like most pet owners, you consider your dog a family member and do all you can to ensure it is appropriately trained, but what happens when your pet unexpectedly bites someone? The American Kennel Club notes that dogs often give warning signs before they bite, but to...
