Guests expect hotels to take precautions to keep the property safe. Unfortunately, hotels and other lodgings tend to experience elevated levels of violent crimes when compared to other businesses – and far too many people have their vacations ruined due to robberies...
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Premises Liability
Property owners are responsible if they have an attractive nuisance
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...
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?...
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...
3 reasons dogs bite children
When children encounter an adorable dog, they may expect playful chasing and sweet kisses. However, not all dogs appreciate the adoration of small humans. Because children cannot always interpret dog behavior accurately, they are 3-5 times more susceptible to dog bite...
