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Property Owners Premises Liability Negligence

Marshall Dennehey

All Bark and All Bite

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Key Points: In New York, if the owner of an animal knew or should have known the animal had vicious propensities, a plaintiff may seek to hold the owner strictly liable....more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Should You File a Slip and Fall Claim? Here’s What You Need to Know

If you were injured in a slip and fall accident, should you file a claim? Injuries from slip and fall accidents can be incredibly expensive, so it is important to make an informed decision about asserting your legal rights....more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

Slip, Trip, Splash: Summer Hazards on Commercial Property

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Summer brings sunshine, sandals—and a spike in slip-and-fall accidents. As crowds flock to pools, amusement parks, outdoor malls, and restaurants with patios, property owners and businesses need to stay vigilant....more

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What Happens If I Get Hurt at Sherman Oaks Castle Park?

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Sherman Oaks Castle Park is a popular spot in Encino for mini golf, arcade games, and batting cages. While it’s a family-friendly destination, accidents can and do happen. After an injury, victims may not understand all of...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Georgia’s Tort Reform Law (SB 68) Grants Significant New Protections to Property Owners From Runaway Premises Liability Claims

After two consecutive years ranking as the number one “judicial hellhole” in the country — followed by only a slight improvement to number four — Georgia’s General Assembly, with the leadership of Governor Kemp, passed...more

Segal McCambridge

Going to the Dogs: New York Court of Appeals Opens Door to Animal Negligence Claims

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New York’s Court of Appeals has overturned decades-old precedent and permitted victims of animal-related injuries to recover damages against an animal’s owner. An injured person can now pursue claims against an animal’s owner...more

Goldberg Segalla

The Expansion of Dog Owner Liability in New York

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In a landmark decision likely to have wide-ranging implications for premises liability claims and insurance defense litigation, the New York Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court, has upended decades of precedent in its...more

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Proving Negligence After a Slip and Fall in California

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Slip and fall incidents are among the most common types of accidents in California and elsewhere. In public spaces like businesses, nearly nine out of ten high-risk areas have no safety measures in place. If you've suffered...more

Stark & Stark

Understanding Slip and Fall Accidents in New Jersey: What You Need to Know

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As a New Jersey personal injury lawyer, I understand the devastating impact a slip and fall accident can have on your life. Whether it’s a fall in a store, a slippery sidewalk, or even a poorly maintained stairway, these...more

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A Guide to California Premises Liability Laws

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If you are hurt while on someone else's property in California, you may be entitled to compensation. The types of compensation that may be available depend on the facts of your case including the extent of your injuries and...more

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Liability in Vacation Rental Injuries in California

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The vacation rental industry claims over two million properties throughout the United States. According to the Miliken Institute, California had 128,000 short-term vacation rental listings in 2022. The Big Bear region in...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

What To Do If You’re Injured In A Public Place In Florida

Public spaces create community, but they also carry risks. While the expectation is that you will be safe and not exposed to undue risks, this is not always the case. For example, there has been much litigation involving...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Navigating Florida’s Slip and Fall Cases

“Slip and fall” is a term that personal injury lawyers, insurance companies, and insurance claim adjusters use to describe accidents that occur when people fall, slip or trip and hurt themselves at a commercial location,...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Is Premises Liability the Same as Negligence?

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In today's world, we travel all the time. We shop at grocery stores and department stores, we take walks on the sidewalks in our neighborhoods, and we go to large events, such as concerts or weddings, at various venues. But...more

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How Florida's Comparative Fault Laws Impact Premises Liability Cases

Premises liability cases are often hotly contested. The Plaintiff will typically claim that the property owner or manager is entirely responsible for any slip and fall that occurs on their premises. The owner or manager, by...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

Slip and Fall on Ice in NJ 2024

With plummeting temperatures, snow-covered sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways across New Jersey have become treacherous, turning a simple walk or routine outing into a difficult—and potentially dangerous—journey. It’s no...more

Morris James LLP

Who Can Be Sued in a Negligent Security Lawsuit?

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A negligent security case arises when a person is the victim of a crime on someone else’s property due to the failure of the property owner to maintain reasonable security measures. Several different types of defendants could...more

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Negligent Security: Are You an Invitee, Licensee, or Trespasser, and Why Does it Matter?

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A negligent security claim is a type of premises liability claim. Premises liability laws vary slightly from state to state, but generally categorize visitors to a property into three groups: invitee, licensee, and...more

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Georgia Supreme Court Takes Aim at Premises Liability & Apportionment

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The Georgia Supreme Court recently decided important premises liability questions and found landowners liable for injuries to persons on their property caused by third-party criminal assailants....more

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Property Owners: Don't Let Michigan's New Slip-and-Fall Case Law Trip You Up

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All property owners and possessors should be aware of a new legal framework from the Michigan Supreme Court that changes how premises liability cases are litigated. Michigan courts have long held that premises owners...more

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Michigan Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision: Overturning Two-Decade Precedent in Premises Liability Cases

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On July 28, 2023, the Michigan Supreme Court fundamentally altered the business and property owners’ landscape by upending a 20-year precedent. ...more

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Negligent Security FAQs

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What is negligent security? Negligent security is a form of premises liability. Property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors to the property. If a person is a victim of a violent crime...more

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Slip and Fall FAQs - January 2022

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Slip and fall cases have a reputation of being hard to win because the injured person has to prove that the defendant: • Owed them a duty of care (negligence) or similar legal obligation (premises liability)...more

Law School Toolbox

Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 319: Listen and Learn -- Negligence: Duties of Landlords, Owners, and Possessors of Land

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, we talk about the special duties landowners and land possessors owe to people who enter their land, as well as the duties landlords owe to their tenants....more

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Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 149: Listen and Learn -- Negligence: Duties of Landlords, Owners, and Possessors of Land

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, we talk about the special duties landowners and land possessors owe to people who enter their land, as well as the duties landlords owe to their tenants. Both...more

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