Blog: Premises Liability

City officials have labeled Sister Jean’s Kitchen, a charity located in a 163-year-old church in Atlantic City, as unsafe. The charity, which is decades old, has been forced to vacate the premises. Though the non-profit originally planned to relocate, such plans have fallen through, leaving individuals without another option for where to move it. Hurricane […]

Whenever a person enters another person’s property, there is some duty of care that is non-delegable. This means that the duty cannot be shifted to another party so that the property owner is not liable for that specific duty or issue; specifically pertaining to the security and maintenance of the property. The law prohibits this […]

During the holidays, you decorated the house, put up the tree, and arranged the candles. The December holidays bring a time of cheer and happiness, but people must be aware of the hazards that accompany the decorations we associate with the holidays. Over 250 injuries are reported a day during the holiday season, in association […]

Business owners in northern climates know that snow and ice this time of year pose potential hazards for customers. A slip and fall accident can happen at any time of year but with winter comes additional pedestrian risks, and most business owners know that a customer fall can be unexpectedly devastating. Slip and fall accidents […]

Certain slip and fall accidents do not require the assistance of an attorney. However, an attorney can assist you when there are more complicated injuries involved and there could be questions about liability. An attorney is helpful in these types of cases because they understand the important facts in your case. An attorney who is […]

Everyone loves a party, but if you are the host and serve alcohol to guests, keep in mind you could end up liable if someone you served hurts themselves or another party after drinking. That is known as social host liability. The state’s social host liability laws are similar to its premises liability statutes. The […]

Premises liability covers injuries from accidents that happen on someone’s property. A huge part of premises liability involves slip and fall accidents. In a potential slip and fall accident, you may be walking down a grocery store aisle and step in a slippery substance. You fall hard and wind up with a significant injury to […]

With the approach of fall, both children and adults are starting to count down the days until Halloween arrives. As parents, we are concerned for our own child’s safety on Halloween night. In fact, the National Safety Council reports that children are twice as likely to be hit by a car on Halloween night. However, […]

Slip and fall accidents are common, especially in the autumn season. Accidents related to slip and falls are more prone to occur in the autumn months due to seasonal hazards. Those seasonal hazards include fallen leaves, wet surfaces, and sometimes snow and ice. While beautiful in the autumn season, leaves can be particularly hazardous for […]

Many outdoor accidents can occur during the warmer months. This is especially true when we are doing activities that we are not normally engaged in. A fellow neighbor or your child’s friend may have a trampoline in their backyard that will see frequent use in the summer. Being aware of the following safety precautions can […]