Articles Posted in Premises Liability

Slip-and-fall injuries are usually regarded as not especially serious, but to the victim, this type of accident can have long-lasting and painful consequences. While such accidents rarely result in a death, they can cause permanent injuries that can seriously interfere with the victim’s ability to work. In some cases, a slip-and-fall accident can cause a…

The law may entitle those involved in a slip-and-fall incident in Maryland to damages. Their eligibility will depend on negligence and proximate cause, as with all personal injury claims. Maryland laws for personal injury claims are stricter than most, which can affect the preparation of a case. Comparative negligence As the Maryland Court of Appeals…

The common assumption is that if you suffer an injury on another person’s property in Bethesda, the property owner is automatically liable. Such thinking is reasonable, given that you would expect no one would allow you on to their property without firstly ensuring you will be safe there. Yet that assumption overlooks the fact that…

One of the least understood law cases is slip-and-fall. While this is a very simple premise, figuring out what actually constitutes a slip-and-fall case can be challenging.  The basics of a slip-and-fall lawsuit involves somebody falling down and another person or entity being responsible for causing the fall. However, according to FindLaw, finding fault is the…

Causation covers everything related to proving that your injuries were caused by your work accident. According to Lexology, the lack of causation evidence is the single biggest reason why injured workers lose cases and contested court hearings. Insurance companies will often accept responsibility for a minor sprain or strain. But for a slip and fall,…

When people think about the different types of places in which slip-and-fall accidents occur, they may frequently think of grocery stores or retail businesses, icy roads or construction sites. While many slip-and-fall accidents occur in these areas, there are many other environments which can be dangerous and of particular concern with regard to these incidents.…