When someone is injured on another person’s or entity’s property, which is caused by a hazardous condition or defect on the property, the victim may have a case for premises liability. When bringing the lawsuit, the injured party will be entitled to damages including medical bills. Often medical bills are unpaid and accumulate over the […]
When Should I Retain an Attorney if I am Injured by Another’s Negligence?
If you have been injured in any situation that is caused by another person or entity that was negligent, you should retain an attorney right away. First, it is important to retain an attorney because your case is subject to a statute of limitations. If the statute of limitations expires, you may be barred from […]
Common Defenses in Premises Liability Cases
If someone is injured on another’s property due to some hazardous condition or defect, that person may have a premises liability case against the landowner or some other person or entity responsible for the maintenance of the property. Nevertheless, common defenses that a landowner may assert are that the hazard was open and obvious, the […]
Evidence and Discovery in Premises Liability Cases
The first question we need to ask in a premises liability case is, who owns the property in question? Once we know who the owner is of the premises, then we can investigate whether similar accidents have happened there in the past. Then, we consider who is responsible for the hazardous condition other than the […]
Premises Liability: Statute of Limitations, Responsible Parties and Strategy
based on premises liability varies depending on who the lawsuit is brought against. For example, if a premises liability lawsuit is brought against a governmental entity, the statute of limitations to bring a lawsuit is one year. On the other hand, if a premises liability lawsuit is brought against a private party, the statute of […]