Bars, restaurants, liquor stores or other persons or establishments who are licensed to sell alcohol and do serve alcohol to someone who is visibly intoxicated can be held liable for injuries that result. This is called “Dram Shop Liability”. In most states, people injured by drunk drivers or those hurt in a bar fight can…
With summertime upon us, folks are jam-packed into pools seeking a fun escape from the heat. Most owners carefully manage their pools with all the proper procedures, staffing, and equipment. Even though this is true, a well-managed pool can have moments of forgetfulness and either you or a loved one may suffer a swimming pool…
Kansas City, MO (May 27, 2020) – A drowning incident on Monday left one child seriously injured, according to the Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department. At around 3:50 p.m., on May 25, authorities were called to the scene of an incident at the Northland Motel located in the 3900 block of North Mulberry Street. Reports…
Our hearts go out to the family of these two toddlers. In today’s era, where both parents are required to work to support their family, we must entrust the care and safety of our children to others at times. A notification such as this is something none of us ever want to receive. Currently, there…
Concert injuries fall under the broad category of premises liability. Who is liable may depend on a couple of factors. Namely, how the victim suffered their injury and who controlled the facilities or the activities that produced the injury. Responsibility for injuries at a concert may extend to the owner of the facilities, concert promoters, and…
Premises liability is a broad term applying to a wide range of cases that arise from unsafe conditions on land. Most of the time you can look to the owner of the property as the primary defendant. But, premises liability can extend to anyone lawfully in possession of the property with a right to control the…
When construction site accidents occur, there are a host of possible avenues. Some of the most common defendants in these situations include: Co-employees Other Contractors on the site Product manufacturers who may have sold or leased equipment to the job site Landowners or lessees of the property Each avenue of recovery has potential, and each…
During the summer months, one of the most common ways of beating the heat is to go for a swim. Unfortunately, while swimming pools can be a great source of fun and relaxation, they can also present a number of inherent risks, especially for younger children. Injuries and fatalities are extremely common. If you or…
Falls are considered to be one of the primary causes of unintentional injuries in the United States according to information from NCS–the National Safety Council. In fact, falls account for almost nine million trips to the emergency room each year. Ongoing treatment is necessary for many fall victims, as well as rehabilitation and therapy. Information…
Most people are undoubtedly frustrated and scared when they hear about violent events such as the Orlando nightclub shooting. We have heard of shootings in schools, businesses and movie theaters. To some degree, these types of stories may cause some people to be scared to go to public venues and rightfully so. Thankfully, many amusement…