After slipping, falling and sustaining an injury in Maryland, the issue of liability may seem fairly clear to you: the owner of the property on which you fell. Yet as is the case with almost all legal matters, pursuing a claim brings on a number of complexities. Those...
Premises Liability
Is this a sign of a Capnocytophaga infection?
After suffering from a dog bite, you might think that the physical damage is your biggest concern. This is especially true if a familiar dog bites you. If that happens, you can easily ask the owner if the dog has all of its vaccines. But this can create a false sense...
How can I prevent slip and fall accidents in my home?
Slip and falls can happen almost anywhere, but when they happen in your home, you could be liable. Even if it happens to you or a family member, the effects of the incident can be terrible. It is in your best interests to make sure your home is free from common...
How can unsafe elevators cause injury?
You might use an elevator without thinking you may get hurt just from riding in one. This is because the vast majority of people ride elevators without a problem. Still, sometimes a building owner or management fails to take the appropriate action to keep one of their...
What is my liability for slip and fall accidents?
If someone slips and falls on your property, you may have a personal injury lawsuit filed against you. It depends on the situation and the location of the fall as to how liable you are for the injuries the person suffers. Entrepreneur explains the law looks at some...
Who is liable for slip and fall injuries?
A slip and fall accident can cause serious injuries and harm for victims. Because injured victims may be left facing damages they do not know what to do about, they should be familiar with the premises liability legal options available to help them. Premises liability...
Premises liability: Poorly maintained lot causes woman’s death
Many young couples in Maryland and across the country enjoy spending time together in the company of their friends. Unfortunately, an evening turned into tragedy for a couple in another state who had been enjoying a night of dancing. A premises liability lawsuit...
Legal remedies due to premises liability in Maryland
Many people may not fully realize the amount of time they spend on each day on property owned and maintained by other people or entities. Despite being on property owned by someone else, a person has a reasonable expectation of safety. If someone is injured as a...
Premises liability: Tips for injured victims
Maryland residents are in the midst of annual summer festivities, and with so much to see and do, people may not realize the potential to be injured at places and events that are supposed to be fun. Unfortunately, there is the potential for harm to befall a person...
Premises liability lawsuits can follow poolside slips and trips
Spending time at the poolside is par for the course at this time of the year, and so is accidental slip-and-fall injuries. In Maryland, hosts are always responsible for the safety of their guests, whether they be private homeowners or hospitality facilities like...