Negligent security is a legal concept that arises within the realm of premises liability. It refers to a situation where an individual becomes a victim of a violent act or crime on another person’s property, primarily due to inadequate security. The result can be a negligent security claim, which can arise from various real-life scenarios,…
Swimming is the favorite pastime of many people, especially during hot summer or spring weather. Swimming not only refreshes the body but also provides a cool and soothing sensation throughout the body. However, swimming pools can be hazardous places if proper care is not taken. Unfortunately, accidents happen in swimming pools. Swimming pool accidents can…
When someone is assaulted, you might expect that they can file a lawsuit against their assailant for damages. Criminals can be frustratingly good at doing bad things, though, so catching an assailant is not always easy or possible. Yet an unidentified assailant does not mean that the assault victim is out of options for collecting…
Every defective product case is unique. Even when the same product hurts different people in similar ways, there will be some details to one case that will not be found in the other. Yet there are some essential elements to every product liability claim that must be present in order for the case to be…
Everybody is familiar with the dangers of distracted driving, but what about the dangers of distracted walking? It is a well-known fact that distracted driving (especially cell phone use) is a contributing factor in a multitude of severe car accidents every year. But cell phone use when walking can cause injuries too — a pedestrian…
When you visit another person’s property, whether public or private, the owner has a responsibility to maintain conditions that will keep you and others safe. Property owners who fail to meet this responsibility by ignoring the need to repair maintenance issues, not providing adequate security, or exhibiting negligence in some other form can legally be…
When a person is injured on another person’s property, and their injuries were a direct result of the property owner’s negligence, premises liability law applies. These laws protect the guests of homes and business by holding property owners responsible for maintaining a safe environment. Cases of “Open and Obvious” Hazards Premises liability law in Illinois…
Many people scoff offhandedly when they hear that someone is suing a business “just because they tripped.” What they don’t realize is that slip and fall accidents can lead to severe and even catastrophic injuries. For this reason, employers and public property owners have a legal obligation to maintain a safe premise for any guests,…
