Blog Posts in Premises Liability

A Maryland business owner can be held legally responsible for slip and fall accidents on their property. If the injured party is an “invitee,” such as a customer, the law imposes a duty on the property owner to exercise “ordinary care and caution” to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition for that invitee. […]

Slip and fall are personal injury cases caused by a situation where a person trips or slips and falls. Some of the common places where slip and fall accidents happen include warehouses, malls, and grocery stores. When you have been injured because the responsible party was negligent, you can talk to a slip and fall […]

Under premises liability law in Maryland, a property owner has a legal duty to keep his or her premises safe. If there is a dangerous condition on the property, then the owner is the one responsible for correcting it or posting a warning at a minimum. When they do not honor this obligation, you as […]

Today’s news contains reports of a $46 million wrongful death settlement to be paid by the furniture manufacturer IKEA to the parents of a 2-year-old child who was killed in 2017 when an IKEA dresser his parents purchased in 2008 fell on top of him in his California home. According to USA Today, IKEA previously paid […]

Attempting to determine liability for a Charles County auto accident can be complex, so you can imagine that premises liability cases can be even more difficult. Depending on the circumstances, multiple parties may be responsible for injuries sustained in an incident that falls under the general premises liability header. This is why it is so […]

As the holidays approach, friends and families look forward to gathering together to celebrate, often in one another’s homes. The excitement of these gatherings can quickly deflate, however, when an injury occurs. When a friend or family member is injured in a common area of a condominium like a hallway or a lobby questions arise […]

Slip and fall accidents occur when someone slips, trips, falls, or is otherwise injured on someone else’s property. In situations in which the property owner is found to be at fault after not taking proper precautions to keep the property safe, then the injured party may receive compensation for his or her injuries. Slip and […]

Were you visiting someone else’s home or shopping in a store when you were injured? Perhaps you slipped and fell on a wet floor, or the person’s dog suddenly attacked you? These make up an area of the law known as premises liability. Injuries can occur due to anything from an object falling on you […]

It is every parent’s worst nightmare. You drop your children off at their daycare facility and go on to work. The dreaded call comes later that there was an accident and your child has been injured. While some incidents are truly accidents, there are others that stem from the negligence of the daycare workers. If […]

Slip and fall accidents are not uncommon anywhere in the country. In most cases, the incidents are caused by the victims’ own unintentional actions. However, there are some slip and fall cases in which someone else’s negligence plays a role. In these situations, the property owner may be held accountable for a victim’s injuries. Slip […]

With summer here, it is a popular time for carnivals and fairs, and that means carnival rides. So, what happens if you have an accident on one of the rides? Who is at fault? Mobile carnival events have the same requirements for safety as a fixed theme park. Fatalities are not common, but sometimes injuries […]

As with other states, Maryland law mandates that property owners and business owners have a duty to create a safe environment for people who enter their premises. Injuries can take place in a variety of locations, including retail stores, business complexes, offices, restaurants, shopping centers, and even parking lots. Injuries can also occur at someone’s […]

The owners and possessors of property are responsible to keep their property safe. This may include maintenance and upkeep, taking appropriate security measures, and ensuring that the property is in compliance with building and safety codes. If adequate safety measures are not taken and someone is injured as a result, the owner may be subject to […]