Shopping at a grocery store can be a mundane errand for many people, but for an unfortunate few, it can lead to a devastating slip-and-fall accident. Slip-and-fall injuries can range from minor bruising to a serious traumatic brain injury or paralysis. If you have...
Premises Liability
Strategies to help keep pools secure at all times
Kentucky residents and others who own swimming pools may have something that makes their homes more valuable and summer months easier to enjoy. However, swimming pools can also be dangerous if not properly secured and cared for. According to the Centers for Disease...
Businesses responsible for keeping property safe for customers
If a customer slips or falls while on a small Kentucky business' property, that person may be entitled to seek compensation by filing a premises liability claim against that business. This is because small business owners are responsible for ensuring that the property...
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU’RE INJURED AT AN AMUSEMENT PARK?
Many Kentuckians will spend at least one day this summer (and possibly many) at a theme park, fair, carnival, water park or other outdoor location where rides and other activities abound. We count on these rides and activities to be as safe as possible.Unfortunately,...
Elderly people can be seriously harmed by unsafe conditions
As we get older, it's not uncommon to develop balance problems and limitations to our mobility. We also generally experience some vision and cognitive decline. For all of these reasons, elderly people may be more likely to fall than younger people.Further, falls for...
Can I sue for injuries I suffer at a horse riding facility?
When an individual finds out than someone else keeps horses, they're bound to ask if they can take a ride on one at some point in time. While such a request may seem innocent enough, there are so many things that can go wrong. A prudent horse owner may deny your...
What color should warning signs be?
When there are clear and known hazards in a work space or a public space, such as a grocery store, those who own the space are supposed to put up warning signs to protect anyone in the area. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has established some...
Examples of potential negligence in slip-and-fall cases
You slipped and fell on someone else's property. You allege that it was negligence. That person says it was your own fault.Determining fault is huge when considering medical bills and potential compensation. How do you show that negligence led to the fall through no...
Always put your maintenance requests in writing
You likely don't communicate in writing that often, unless it's a text message. When talking to your landlord about potential repairs, though, it may be the best way to go. A quick phone call or a chat in the hallway may seem like the fastest way to get the work done,...
The key to liability is often knowledge of the danger
When determining if a landlord is liable after someone is injured while at a rental space, the key is often very simple: What did the landlord know, and when did he or she know it? Obviously, landlords can't know everything instantly about a rental space. If a...