If you get hurt on someone else’s property, you might be able to claim compensation from them through a premises liability claim. However, in some cases, the property owner might cite the open and obvious doctrine to argue that they should not have to pay you because the hazard was so visible that you should […]
Vacations are supposed to be fun, but what happens when an unexpected injury puts a stop to the good times? If you have been hurt in a hot tub at a Smoky Mountain cabin rental, who you can hold liable for what happened depends on the hazard and what safety measures were in place. Depending […]
If you have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, you are likely facing financial distress, time out of work, and difficulty navigating your everyday life. A serious form of pneumonia or lung disease, Legionnaires’ disease often results from exposure to bacterial growth in contaminated water in hotels, hospitals, nursing homes, and workplaces. When that exposure was […]
When you’re on someone else’s property, you generally assume that the property is free of hazards. When a property owner fails to maintain their property to ensure it is reasonably safe, and you get injured as a result, the owner could be liable for your injuries. What should you do when you’re injured? What steps […]
During the summer months, millions of Americans flock to public swimming pools to cool off and have some fun. However, there are many risks associated with public pools that you need to be aware of. According to a study of more than 50,000 U.S. public swimming pools by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
The “attractive nuisance” doctrine states that property owners may be held liable for injuries to children trespassing on the land if the injury is caused by a hazardous object or condition found on the premises that is likely to attract kids. So if property owners have items which both draw children in and threaten them […]
Thanks to the unseasonably cool weather, many homes and businesses throughout the state of Tennessee have been keeping their furnaces on and their thermostats set to higher temperatures. While the simple act of running a furnace seems unremarkable on its own, it’s important to understand that it’s never without risks. Indeed, the incomplete combustion of […]
