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...
Premises Liability
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...
Evidence can be key to a successful claim after a fall
Many people who are injured in falls are reluctant to file a claim against property owners who may bear some responsibility for a dangerous situation. Victims may be embarrassed about the fall and not want to call any more attention to themselves than they already...
Can you sue a restaurant for an allergic reaction?
Sometimes, it seems as if everyone is allergic to the foods that are commonly sold. These days, food sellers and restaurants label food better than ever. Many restaurants have gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free and other options that are clearly labeled on their menus....
Was your child injured by an ‘attractive nuisance?’
Kids don't necessarily understand or respect property boundaries -- particularly if there's something within that boundary that is tempting or interesting. In premises liability law, that's called an "attractive nuisance."Whether something is considered an attractive...
Can retailers be held liable for Black Friday violence?
Many retailers barely waited until Halloween was over to begin offering holiday deals. However, for many people, the Christmas shopping season doesn't truly begin until the official "Black Friday" on the day after Thanksgiving.Brick-and-mortar stores and shopping...
When can homeowners be held liable for Halloween injuries?
For some people, Halloween is a chance to go all out with decorations, costumes and scary pranks. When they get a little too caught up in making their home a Halloween adventure for trick-or-treaters, serious injuries can occur. Homeowners can also be held liable for...
How you can help ensure your child’s safety at camp
Whether you're sending your kids off to camp for the last weeks of summer, or you're enrolling them in a local day camp, it's essential not to assume that the camp and its staff will always take the necessary precautions to keep them safe. It's important to do your...
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