With the Christmas holidays over, and the mad shopping days behind us, it is very likely that either you, or someone you know, may have been injured in a store. You may have been walking through the mall carefree, when you slipped on something on the floor and fell. Do you file a lawsuit? If so, how do you...
Continue ReadingYou are walking through a store and trip over something in the aisle. Should you file a lawsuit? If so, who do you sue and what evidence do you need to prove your case? Liability in a premises liability case depends on why you were on that particular property, and whether the property owner breached the particular duty owed...
Continue ReadingIf you have been injured while visiting at a friend’s house, you have a very difficult decision to make. What course of action should you take? Most people typically do not want to file a lawsuit against a friend. But, on the other hand, if you aren’t able to cover your medical bills on your own, you will have...
Continue ReadingDetermining liability in a case where someone is injured on property belonging to someone else is usually based on negligence. Property owners have general duties to protect those who visit their property, especially when commercial property is involved. Injuries may result from lack of maintenance of walkways or staircases, or dangerous conditions created by wet and slippery floors. What...
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to legal liability for injuries, property owners have certain duties or obligations to the individuals who come on their property. When a property owner fails to meet their obligations, and personal injuries result, the owner can be held responsible for compensating the victim. Basically, the duties of a property owner are to keep the premises in a...
Continue ReadingThe term “premises liability” refers to the area of the law dealing with personal injury occurring on someone else’s property. Property owners have certain legal obligations to those individuals who come onto their property. These obligations generally include keeping the premises safe. When these obligations are not met, and personal injury results, the property owner may be held liable...
Continue ReadingProperty owners have legal obligations to the public, which include keeping their land and buildings safe for authorized visitors and customers. When a property owner fails to keep their premises safe, personal injuries can result. Slip, trip, and fall accidents continue to be one of the most common causes of personal injury. So, what are the damages in premises...
Continue ReadingSlip and fall injuries are very common, and they occur at a wide variety of locations. One of the most important questions that comes up after a slip and fall injury is: who is responsible? That question can be a little complicated for slip and fall injuries on rental property. The answer depends on many factors, including who was...
Continue ReadingIf you go to a party at a friend’s house, assuming of course that you were invited, you certainly are not considered a trespasser, right? What if you get injured while you are at that party? Who is responsible and to what degree? The answer is: you are considered a Licensee. A licensees burden of proof is based on...
Continue ReadingThe law of premises liability determines who is responsible if someone is injured while on someone else’s property. The extent of liability is based on the status of the injured party at the time of the injury. In other words, why was the person on the property in the first place? In a premises liability case in Joplin, a...
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