Category Archives: Premises Liability
Arson at Local Memphis Store Raises Questions about Rights of Customers under Tennessee Premises Liability Laws
Earlier this summer in July, a frightening and seemingly “out of nowhere” arson incident threatened the well-being and lives of local store staff and customers at a commercial store in Memphis, Tennessee, and a community now asks what rights and options customers have when it comes to being injured by criminal acts on business… Read More »
Rental Home Guests’ Premises Liability Lawsuit Over Vine in Driveway Revived, Case against Airbnb Host to Continue
Earlier this year, the Georgia Court of Appeals unanimously reversed a Georgia lower court’s determination that an Airbnb host was not liable for injuries his guests sustained in a parking area near the home where they were instructed to park. According to reports, in the case of Drucker v. Morgan, the Druckers, plaintiffs who… Read More »
Were You Injured at an Amusement Park in Knoxville? Recent Theme Park Malfunction Traps 28, Raises Questions about Rights of Amusement Park Accident Victims in Tennessee
The story of an amusement park malfunction that trapped 28 people in Oregon went viral this week, and raises questions in many Tennessee residents’ minds about the rights and options of amusement park accident victims under Tennessee laws. According to national news reports, CBS News, the terrifying amusement park accident that left the almost-30… Read More »
Things Not to Do, After a Slip and Fall Accident
If you fall inside of someone’s property, your first concern is probably your own health and safety. You will likely be filled with adrenaline, mixed with some fear and panic. It may be hard to sit there and think about what you should or should not do, and it is understandable to make mistakes… Read More »
Improperly Stacked Shelves Can Cause Items to Fall on Victims’ Heads
When you go onto store property, and you look out for dangers, it is natural to look down. That is, to look at the ground to see if there are wet spots, objects in the walkways, or anything else that could cause a fall hazard. Many people don’t think to look the other way—upwards…. Read More »
Understanding How Negligent Security Cases Work
In a negligent security case, a crime victim can sue a property owner for injuries that are sustained as a result of a criminal attack that happens on the property. This may seem, at first, confusing to some. After all, isn’t criminal activity random, and intentional? Isn’t the act of a criminal something the… Read More »
Yes, You Can Be Sued If Someone Is Injured Inside Your Home
If you don’t own a business or a commercial property, you may not give much thought to keeping your home safe for those who come onto your property. You invite friends, visitors or business contacts or contractors inside your home all the time, but likely, don’t give much thought to being sued if someone… Read More »
Can You Sue If You Fall On A Small Or Minor Imperfection?
We all know that when you fall on someone’s property, the fact that there could be an accident, must be foreseeable. In plain terms that means that the property owner should have known or been able to reasonably foresee that an accident could happen. Sometimes that’s obvious. If a store leaves a liquid on… Read More »
Paying Medical Bills After An Accident
If you are in any kind of accident, one of your first questions will be your medical expenses—how will you pay them? It’s bad enough trying to pay your normal life bills, now that you may be out of work for a time as you heal and recover from your injuries. But now you… Read More »
What Happens When Property Owners Try To Delegate Duties–And Blame?
If you have young children, you probably know what they often do when they are blamed for something. They put the blame on someone else. They point the finger at anybody they can find to try to escape being the one held responsible for an action that you may be angry about. Many times… Read More »
