A California family has reached a $20 million dollar settlement with multiple defendants for an accident that occurred at a Burger King restaurant in August of 2005. Their son sustained a traumatic brain injury after he fell off indoor playground equipment that had no protective padding underneath.
One man is dead after a girder gave way and fell from a 30-foot piling into Louisiana's Lake Pontchartrain from a new bridge under construction on Interstate 10.
14 construction workers were injured Monday afternoon in Nampa, Idaho when an bridge under construction collapsed under them while they were in the midst of pouring concrete for the structure.
The more you know about premises liability law, the more likely you will be to achieve a successful outcome to your case. Review well-known premises liability settlements and get connected with an experienced attorney to learn more about your rights.
Premises liability law can be confusing. In order to build a strong premises liability case, you must be able to present evidence of your injury, the direct connection between your injury and hazardous conditions on someone else's property, and negligence on the part of the property owner.
A slip and fall accident can lead to severe injury or even death. If you or someone you love has suffered an injury in a slip and fall accident, a premises liability lawyer can help you understand and assert your rights.
If you have been injured on someone else’s property, you may be able to file a premises liability lawsuit. However, there are a few limitations that may prevent you from filing a claim. First, your reason for being on the premises may affect your ability to take legal action. Second, you must file suit within the time limits set forth in your state's statute of limitations. Third, you must be able to prove that the property owner is liable for your injury.
If you have been injured on another person’s property, you may be eligible to file a premises liability claim for damages. Depending on the circumstances of your case, compensation may be pursued for medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering. In cases of extreme negligence, punitive damages may also be awarded.
For personal injury cases involving premises liability law, the statutes of limitations vary from state to state. An experienced premises liability attorney can protect your rights by ensuring that your case progresses according to these time limits.
Premises liability statistics provide information on common results of litigation, damages awarded, claim types, and more. A personal injury lawyer can help victims understand how these statistics relate to their unique cases.
There are a number of common causes of premises liability accidents and injuries. An experienced lawyer can help you determine if you are eligible to file a premises liability claim based on the unique circumstances of your case.
Premises liability injuries can range in severity, from a relatively minor injury to a devastating, catastrophic injury. In the most tragic cases, premises liability accidents can result in the victim’s death. If you or your loved one has been injured on someone else's unsafe property, speaking with a lawyer can help you to protect your rights.
If you or someone you love has been injured due to unsafe conditions on someone else's property, a premises liability lawyer can help you to protect your rights. Premises liability attorneys can evaluate your case and oversee all aspects of the filing process.
The laws that apply to premises liability claims can be complex. After reviewing these frequently asked questions and answers regarding your legal rights, you should speak with an experienced attorney to determine whether you should pursue a claim.
A couple from Greene Township in western Pennsylvania obtained a $685,000 settlement recently for injuries sustained by the husband while he was on the job.
Premises liability law is a branch of personal injury law that applies specifically to individuals injured while on someone else's property. An experienced premises liability attorney can handle cases involving slip and fall accidents and other causes of serious injury that occur due to unsafe conditions on public or private property.
A Brooklyn judge is suing the city of New York for $1 million after slipping on a wet floor near his own courtroom.
A Henderson, Texas woman is suing Wal-Mart after she slipped in a puddle of wax on the floor and fell.
A 52-year-old woman from Albany, New York, who was injured when she slipped and fell at a Connecticut casino has been awarded more than $180,000.
A woman who claims she slipped and fell on a wet floor at the Salem County Courthouse in New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against the county.
A Casselberry, Florida, police sergeant has filed a formal notice of dismissal in the slip-and-fall lawsuit she brought against the family of a severely brain-injured toddler.
The parents of a third-grader injured at a Colorado school playground have filed a notice indicating their intent to sue the school district and the builders of the playground equipment.
Two nuns who received extensive injuries after a staircase collapsed beneath them have settled out of court for an undisclosed amount.
A fall from a sidewalk that resulted in two broken legs has prompted a Waxahachie woman to sue the city for negligence.
A Kanawha County, West Virginia, man has filed a suit against the city of South Charleston and the Kanawha County Board of Education for injuries he sustained when he fell into a manhole while attending his son’s youth football game.
A out-of-court settlement has been reached in a civil suit brought against the Green Bay Packers by an Appleton, Wisconsin, man who broke his leg in the parking lot of Lambeau Field while on his way to the team’s playoff game in 2005.
Douglas Wilhoit, the chief executive officer of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce in Stockton, California, has filed a lawsuit against a hotel, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury after slipping in the shower.
A New Jersey Superior Court judge will determine whether to set aside or reduce an $876,000 verdict issued in favor of a woman who was injured after slipping and falling in a supermarket.
Joyce Reynolds, a 51-year-old Wharton woman, won an $876,000 verdict in a slip-and-fall case against the supermarket ShopRite. The jury decided ShopRite was negligent and liable for the complete costs of Reynolds' injuries.
Six people were sentenced to various length prison terms in Pennsylvania for a slip and fall scam they operated between 1999 and 2003.
Jill McKenna's lawsuit accuses Paso Robles Public Schools of failing to maintain an irrigation valve she stepped into at a middle school football game.
Westport resident Roseann Caruso is seeking monetary damages for a slip and fall accident that occurred when she fell on ice and snow that had accumulated on a local high school parking lot.
Tessa Zanke, a special education teacher in Lexington, Ky. slipped and fell on a patch of ice outside of her apartment in March 2003 leaving her with severe, burning pain in both of her arms.
A state appeals court has claimed jurisdiction in a slip and fall lawsuit filed against the Golden Acorn Casino in Campo, Calif., ordering the casino to settle the claim through arbitration.
In a 7-1 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has determined that a Pennsylvania woman who slipped on mail left at her front porch can sue the U.S. Postal Service for negligence.
A $300,000 settlement has been reached between the city of Anisonia, Conn. and the family of James Law, who was accidentally killed while in police custody.
A woman who fell from a ladder New Year's Eve while decorating for an event at the Salisbury YMCA in 2002 has filed suit against the event, Rowan Museum Inc., Rowan County and fellow volunteers.
A Michigan state appeals court recently overturned a $25,000 verdict made in favor of a woman who was injured after she slipped and fell on ice outside of a public library.
A woman from Westbrook, Connecticut filed a lawsuit against Carnival Cruise Lines after she broke her tailbone during an activity aboard one of the company's cruise ships.
An Illinois woman is suing a bi-state transportation company because she injured her neck and back after falling into an uncovered hole at a train station.
BENNINGTON, Vermont -- A second person is suing Bennington College for injuries caused by falling through a window in the arts building.
A nanny is suing the University of Oklahoma's football coach and his wife for injuries sustained while working at the couple's home.
Asher Mendonsa, 16, has filed a $12 million lawsuit in Chatanooga, Tennessee Circuit Court for injuries resulting from a slip and fall accident that rendered him a quadriplegic.
PORTLAND -- A local woman has sued K-Mart after slipping on a slimy substance on the floor and injuring her back and other areas.
A prominent local man is suing a lakeside restaurant owned by Pewaukee's city mayor, contending he fell through the restaurant's pier and injured his back.
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