Two of the most common legal doctrines that can be applied to personal injury claims are premises liability and negligence. Not many people, however, know the differences between the two legal doctrines. How exactly is premises liability different from general negligence? Here&rs......
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Premises liability is a legal doctrine under which the owner or occupier of a property can be held financially responsible for torts that occur on their premises. A tort - as defined by English tort law – is a civil wrongdoing that leads to legal liability.In other w......
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If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident on someone's property, you might be wondering as to how much compensation you might be entitled to. Depending on a wide range of factors, your compensation could range from a few thousand dollars to several hundred thousa......
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If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident and are planning to sue the at-fault property owner or possessor, you must do so within the applicable time limit - commonly referred to as the statute of limitations. If you fail to do so, you might lose your right to pu......
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If you are injured as a result of the negligence or breach of duty of another person or entity, you have the right to bring a claim against them and recover damages. Depending on the circumstances, the claim can be based on the legal theory of premises liability or personal liabi......
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Premises liability is a legal theory which states that the owner of a property has a duty of care towards the people who might visit the property and places an affirmative obligation on property owners to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition. If they fail to do so......
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Nearly 80 brave firefighters responded in the early hours of April 29 to a blazing inferno that left several residents seriously injured and sent one firefighter to the hospital. According to our clients, this tragic event could have been avoided if the building owners had......
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If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident at work, you might be wondering whether you can sue your employer for damages. These cases are complicated and often involve multiple defendants, but working with an experienced New York slip and fall lawyer can help get you th......
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If you slip and fall on someone's property and injure yourself, you might be able to hold them liable for your injuries and recover damages. In order to be able to do so, it is important to have an experienced New York slip and fall injury lawyer on your side. Why sho......
View MoreIce and snow on roads, sidewalks, parking lots, and other areas cause more trip and fall accidents during the winter months. An estimated 8.9 million emergency room visits occur each year due to winter-related falls as reported by the National Safety Council.Slip and fall accide......
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