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Premises Liability - Injury Law Overview
Who is an invitee on private property? Can a trespasser sue for injuries? Learn about the complex area of premises liability law.
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Liability for Personal Injuries on Private Property
Learn about the rules governing liability for injuries that occur on private commercial and residential property.
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How a Premises Liability Injury Case Works
In this type of personal injury case, the plaintiff asserts that a dangerous condition of the property lead to injury, and the property owner/operator should be held responsible.
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Property Owner vs. Occupier Liability for Personal Injury
Most commonly, the occupier (tenant or occupying owner) of property will be held responsible for injuries occurring on the property.
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How to Value a Premises Liability "Slip & Fall" Injury Lawsuit
In a premises liability lawsuit, the value of the case is up to the jury. It hinges on how and why the plaintiff fell or was otherwise injured, and the extent of the injuries.
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Availability of Insurance for Premises Liability Injury Claims
If you were injured in a slip and fall or other premises liability accident, an insurance policy is usually the most reliable source of compensation.
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Do Waivers or Disclaimers Protect Property Owners From Injury Liability?
Waivers and disclaimers may provide some protection from injury liability, but it's certainly not absolute.
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Does a Warning Sign Affect Injury Liability for a Property Owner?
A clear, legible, well-placed warning sign can provide property owners some protection from liability for injuries on the premises.
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When a Landlord Can Be Held Liable for Tenant Injuries
Landlords may be held responsible for tenant (and guest) injuries that occur on rental property.
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Non-Delegable Duties in a Premises Liability Case
Learn about a property owners' liability for accidents that occur on their property, and how they might try to shift liability to a third party.
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A Store's Liability for Slip and Fall Accidents
A store that welcomes customers onto it's property has a duty to keep them reasonably safe. An "unreasonable" condition that contributes to a fall can lead to an injury claim against the store.
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Can a Hotel Be Liable in a Personal Injury Claim?
When a guest is injured due to the carelessness or neglect of a hotel or it's employees, the hotel may be liable in a personal injury claim or lawsuit.
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Injury Liability For Amusement Park Accidents
When a personal injury claim is brought against an amusement park, it's almost always based on negligence and premises liability laws. Here are the important legal issues.
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Nursing Home Liability for Residents Leaving The Premises
If an elderly resident wanders off the premises of a care facility and is injured, the care facility may be held liable.
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Premises Liability and Injury Laws for Homeowners
An overview of the basic liability principles governing injury claims arising out of accidents in the home.
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Types of Slip and Fall Injury Claims Covered by Homeowner's Insurance
Can you make an injury claim against a homeowner's insurance policy after a slip or fall accident on residential property? The answer depends on the details of the incident.
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Can a Homeowner Be Held Liable for Injuries to a Contractor?
Can a homeowner be held responsible to pay for an injury to a contractor working on the house? The answer is yes, sometimes.
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Making an Accident Injury Claim Against a Homeowners' Insurance Policy
Learn how to prepare an accident liability claim for a homeowners' insurance company.
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When is a Property Owner Liable for a Trespasser's Injuries?
Contrary to popular belief, a trespasser injured on private property may be able to sue the property owner. Here's how it works.
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Swimming Pool Injuries & Premises Liability Laws
Learn about the duties and potential injury liability of the property owner after an accident in or around a swimming pool.
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Injury Liability for Slip and Fall Accidents on Icy Surfaces
Find out how the property owners' maintenance duties, the weather, the location, and your own carelessness affect a personal injury claim for a slip and fall accident on ice or snow.
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Injury Liability for Stair Accidents
Stairs present unique dangers that can lead to potentially serious fall injuries. This article addresses the issues of fault and liability in stair accidents.
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Personal Injury Liability for Accidents on Sidewalks
Depending on the circumstances and local laws, homeowners or the city (or county, or other municipality) may be liable for personal injury claims resulting from sidewalk accidents.
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Attractive Nuisance Laws: Liability for a Child's Injuries on Private Property
In some cases, the property owner can be held liable for injuries to a child trespasser.
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Private vs. Public Nuisance Claims Against Property Owners
Property owners can be liable for things they do on their property, when that activity disturbs others.
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Legal Remedies in a Private Nuisance Case
If your use or enjoyment of property is harmed because of another person, you may be able to recover money damages, an injunction, or self-help.