One of the winter chores that beset residents in the colder regions is clearing frozen material from their sidewalks and driveways. While shoveling and salting may be seen as an unpleasant task, it is also required by law in the majority of...
Premises liability cases best handled with experienced help
Those who enter a Connecticut establishment typically expect to be safe from harm. In order to avoid the risk that an individual will be injured while on a particular property, there are obligations that a properly owner or manager is expected to meet. When one...
Shoppers injuries may fall under premises liability laws
Normally, the greatest danger shoppers may face while visiting the nearby shopping mall is exceeding their budget. However, the number of shoppers who are injured while going about their daily shopping tasks has increased. Those who have been injured while patrons of...
Victims of serious falls may have a premises liability case
Some of the most popular videos on social media sites feature hapless souls suffering some type of harm through falls. Though the majority of these filmed accidents do not result in serious injuries, a fall is no laughing matter -- especially when the victim is an...
3 key areas that may lead to premises liability injuries
Every week, customers suffer serious injuries when they encounter a hazardous condition while visiting a local business or other public venue. However, a consumer may be unsure as to whether the business can be held accountable for his or her physical injuries. While...
Premises liability claims in Connecticut can be complicated
When a visitor to a property suffers an accident and is injured, it may qualify as a personal injury case. The area of the law that this injury falls under is premises liability laws. In Connecticut, these types of civil claims for damages are also subject to the...
A premises liability claim might help in recovery from a TBI
Many think that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from only serious accidents. However, a head injury can occur from something as seemingly innocuous as tripping and banging one's head on the ground. In certain circumstances, an injury that results from another...
A slip and fall might qualify as a premises liability claim
You get that phone call that unexpected guests are on the way. As you rush around trying to get those last minute chores done, you realize you need to run to the grocery store. So, you grab your keys and head out, never expecting that you will become an accident...
Premises liability and negligence laws in Connecticut
One of the main reasons that retail stores and businesses put out signage warning about wet floors and other potential hazards is not so much to protect their customers but to protect themselves. While there could still be an accident, not warning others about a wet...
Connecticut premises liability: Hotels and bed bug injuries
It is not uncommon to hear of bed bug infestations at hotels in Connecticut and elsewhere. These little pests may pack a small bite, but they can do a lot of damage -- physically, psychologically and even financially. Anyone who has suffered as a result of coming in...