Owners of residential and commercial properties are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for people who step on their property. This duty is known as the law of premises liability, and it holds owners accountable for accidents and injuries you might suffer on their property due to unsafe conditions. What types of accidents can […]
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Why are swimming pools an attractive nuisance?
Why are swimming pools an attractive nuisance? A swimming pool might be an eye-catching addition to a home, but it can pose bodily harm to people. Because of this, swimming pools often belong to a category of property features called attractive nuisance. What is an attractive nuisance? An attractive nuisance is a […]
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Have you been injured in a slip and fall incident on someone else’s property? When this happens, is the landowner or business owner required to pay your medical bills? The answer is no. They are not required to pay your medical bills at any time after your accident and injuries until you prove “fault” […]
Read more...Restaurants Have a Duty to Maintain Their Floors
Restaurants Have a Duty to Maintain Their Floors Restaurants have a duty to maintain their premises for patrons that come into their establishment. When this duty is breached, people can be seriously hurt. In the case of Rodriques v. Sugarfire Smoke House, Rodriques went out to eat in May of 2018 to the […]
Read more...Workers Compensation Requirements and Penalties in Indiana
Workers Compensation Requirements and Penalties in Indiana IC-22-3-2-2 requires employers to carry workers compensation coverage, with some exceptions All Indiana employers must provide Workers Compensation coverage to all employees subject to Indiana Code 22-3-2-2. IC 22-3-2-2 Mandatory compliance; burden of proof; exemptions Sec. 2. (a) Every employer and every employee, except as […]
Read more...Michigan’s Civil Statute Of Limitations
What is a statute of limitations? Each state has its own statute of limitations governing when you must file your lawsuit. The available time provided by this statute of limitations depends upon both the state in which the claim will be filed, and the type of claim to be filed. Below is a list of […]
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What are statute of limitations? Each state has its own statute of limitations governing how long you have to file a lawsuit. The available time provided by this statute of limitations depends upon both the state in which the claim will be filed, and the type of claim to be filed. Once the specified time […]
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