You are probably aware that property owners and occupiers have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. As such, you may be entitled to compensation if you suffer harm due to unsafe conditions at a property. However, not all such cases qualify...
Premises Liability
Attractive nuisances can be significant hazards
Children are curious about the things around them. They’re often spontaneous in what they do. Their decision-making skills aren’t finetuned yet, so they won’t always make the best decisions. This becomes an important fact if the child suffers an injury due to...
Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to back injuries
A slip-and-fall accident can happen to anyone. If you are hurt in a slip-and-fault accident that was not your fault, you can file a premises liability lawsuit against the responsible party to recover your lost wages, medical expenses and more. One of the most common...
3 significant potential slip-and-fall injuries
If you were to believe what you see in popular media, you probably think of a slip-and-fall as nothing but an embarrassing incident. People falling from the same level has long been a source of visual comedic relief, but it isn't so funny in the real world. People...
Can you sue over Halloween injuries?
When you set out the door on Halloween night to go trick-or-treating with the kids, the last thing you expected was to end up in the hospital -- but there you are. Maybe you tried to steady yourself as you walked down some porch steps by putting your hand out on a...
Was casino shooting a case of negligent security?
A shooting last month inside a popular casino in Biloxi led to the death of a 41-year-old father of three. A disagreement between the victim and another man ultimately led to the shooting, which scattered casino patrons frightened for their lives during the early...
What happens to people who slip and fall in casinos or hotels?
When you hit the casino or check into a hotel, you probably expect to have a good time, not to wind up getting hurt. Unfortunately, some people who visit businesses get hurt while on the company's premises. Both casinos and hotels have environments that can easily...
What is an attractive nuisance?
Children are injured and worse every year on private property belonging to others because they're "lured" in by what's known as an attractive nuisance. These are potentially dangerous design elements or objects that appeal to children and sometimes teens so much so...
What happens if you’re injured in a vacation rental?
If you're staying in a hotel and the showerhead falls off and cracks your head open, you know you're covered by the hotel's insurance. The same is true if you're on the bike in their fitness center and the seat falls off, throwing you into another cyclist or when you...
The most common causes of serious pool injuries
As summer approaches, families across Mississippi are spending more time in their backyard swimming pools. We all know that pools can be dangerous if not properly maintained and that children need to be supervised. Some of the most common causes of pool-related...
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