We’ve all read the sobering statistics about drowning. On average, there are over 3,500 fatal drownings annually in the United States, the equivalent of 10 drowning deaths per day. And worldwide, drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional death,...
Premises Liability
The challenges of a slip and fall accident case
Slip and fall accidents are not always easy to prove. In fact, thousands of people are injured each year, after falling on stairs, wet floors or other slippery surfaces, but they never receive the compensation they deserve. This article will discuss the factors that...
Who might be liable in collapse that injured 25 high schoolers?
Tragedy can strike in the blink of an eye. You hear that kind of statement all the time. For some reason, we never think the tragedy will happen within the range of our eyes, until it does. And then it can be hard to know what to think or what to do. That may well...
Uncommon property hazards can still be dangerous
North Carolina is not known for being a hotbed of sinkhole activity in the United States. That's a dubious distinction that the U.S. Geological Survey says is granted to a number of other states, including Tennessee to the west and Florida to the south.That doesn't...
How do you prove negligence after a slip-and-fall?
A serious slip-and-fall can lead to severe injuries, which may then be followed by steep medical bills. For good reason, you may be considering a premises liability claim if you are in this situation now. Before you take the next step, though, it may be helpful to...
Justice is demanded, no matter what form sexual assault takes
The evil of sexual assault comes in many incarnations. It is not unusual to see news stories about vulnerable adults in care facilities being accosted by someone who is supposed to be a caregiver. The issue of date rape is one that only seems to keep growing in...
Business neighbor suing Twin Peaks over deadly bike gang shootout
The definition of what can be considered negligent action on the part of a property owner is broad. This is something we touched on in a post back in January. Not only can North Carolina landlords be held liable for injuries to patrons caused by not taking reasonable...
What constitutes negligence in a premises liability claim?
Everyone has heard the phrase the devil is in the details. When legal issues are involved, that concept is captured in the caution that when signing a contract you should always read the fine print. That's where details like exceptions and exclusions intended to...