This article will explore key risks and legal considerations associated with parking lots, including premises liability laws and insurance coverage.
Premises liability law exists to protect individuals who get hurt and discourage property owners from being negligent in the care of their property.
Premises liability applies to homeowners, business owners, landlords, and tenants alike, although it has various applications in each setting. Laws protect you from unlawful injury due to someone else’s negligence, whether it’s a slip and fall or a dog bite. Today’s blog takes a deep dive into premises liability law with a specific focus on how the settlement process works. Keep reading to learn more about premises liability settlements and how you and your attorney can navigate them. What is the Basis for Premises Liabilities? Premises liability happens when there’s an injury caused by unsafe or defective conditions
If you have found yourself in a situation where you may have suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless and odorless gas that can have adverse effects on the health and wellness of people and animals. Some common sources of carbon monoxide gas include engines, furnaces, and water heaters that run on natural gas, kerosene space heaters, open fires, and live coals. Let’s take a closer look at situations where someone may be exposed to carbon monoxide and suffer from such poisoning. The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
Often, a clear warning sign is all that is needed to prevent a serious fall. If you were injured on a private or commercial property due to a lack of a warning sign, you may have a premises liability case. At Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks, our attorney can review your premises liability case to determine if you should proceed with legal action. Here, we discuss premises liability claims involving a lack of warning signs. Read on to learn more, and then contact our Provo, UT practice for a case evaluation. What Is Premises Liability? Picture this: you
People who live in apartment complexes should be able to feel safe in their environment. Unfortunately, an unsecure apartment complex can attract criminal activity. Crimes like robbery, battery, and sexual assault can leave victims with physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial losses. The person who perpetrated the crime is responsible for his or her own actions. However, in some cases, the owner of the apartment complex may also hold partial liability. Premises liability laws hold property owners up to certain standards, such as maintaining a reasonably safe property. One part of creating a safe environment is putting security
Whenever we’re out and about going through our day, we often do not consider the risk of electrocution. That’s because many places we frequent are safe and the risk rarely enters our mind. However, when an electrical injury does occur, the consequences can be catastrophic. The premises liability lawyers at our Provo, UT law firm would like to cover some of the basics associated with electrical injuries and electrocution at business establishments. This will help you understand thew severity of these kinds of incidents. Statistics on Electrocution Accidents According to some estimates, an average of 30,000 Americans experience
Premises liability cases focus on the duty of a property owner owed to patrons or visitors. A stumble or trip along a sidewalk, hallway, or other walkway in a public place can lead to an injury requiring medical attention. When those walking surfaces are not maintained properly and someone falls, the party responsible for keeping the walkway safe may be liable for damages. Damages in a premises liability case can include reimbursement for medical expenses and lost wages. However, the victim must prove several aspects of the case before payment is made. For assistance with a premises liability case
Swimming pools are great for cooling off and having fun in warmer weather, but without proper safety precautions, swimming pools can be a dangerous place. Drowning is of particular concern when it comes to swimming pools. Those who have pools on their property must make every effort to keep their pools and those around their pools as safe as reasonably possible. When a drowning has occurred due to a property owner’s negligence, premises liability laws can help hold the responsible party legally and financially liable. To learn more about your legal rights regarding premises liability and drowning, contact
Household gas appliances, like furnaces, stoves, and gas heaters, can pose a serious threat to you and your loved ones. If not properly installed or maintained, these appliances can leak carbon monoxide into your home, potentially poisoning you and your family. If you’ve suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning, you may be entitled to compensation. Premises liability lawsuits can help recover lost wages and medical costs incurred as a result of injuries caused by negligent property owners. To find out if you have a premises liability and carbon monoxide poisoning case, contact Provo, UT law firm Flickinger • Boulton •
The lawyers of Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks proudly serve the people of Provo, offering legal assistance to people who have been seriously injured as a result of another person’s negligence. This doesn’t just mean car accidents. We have helped numerous injury victims with premises liability lawsuits for slips, falls, and other injuries. One of the less considered but remarkably dangerous kinds of mishaps that may occur at a premises involves air quality, specifically carbon monoxide poisoning. About Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless and odorless gas that can have adverse effects on the health and
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