There are many ways that someone could get hurt when visiting your business, and you hold liability for any injuries that occur. It is well worth it for you to assess the hazards in and around your business that could pose a problem and to find solutions to fix them....
Individuals who entrust their private data to a major New York financial service typically expect that company to provide them with reasonable security that protects their information. However, when that trust is broken by a data breach, the financial institution may...
Every day, people across the U.S. suffer as a result of medication errors. Moreover, some people falsely attribute various hardships to medication errors and blame pharmacies for their challenges, even though other factors (such as pre-existing conditions) caused...
In New York, there is a tightly packed population density. Among the people there, it is easy to imagine that you might get lost in the shuffle of an overburdened medical care system. Unfortunately, errors born from negligence and mistakes can happen to anyone. Among...
2020's Summer has been one of uncertain outcomes, health concerns and protests — the protests of which have impacted a great deal of economic activity. The impact includes the occasional property damage resulting from the more extreme instances of civil unrest. As...
If you are a property owner who is looking to reduce premises liability, understanding the “plain view” doctrine is a must. Most commonly, any premises liability claim involving a static defect will also invoke the plain view doctrine. According to FindLaw, the plain...
Restaurant owners face several types of risks during regular service. From food to property, safety is a significant factor when operating a restaurant. However, as restaurant owners get creative to keep their doors open, they must also consider liability with fresh...
When you operate in the trucking and transportation industry, your top priority is typically ensuring your customer's satisfaction. In most instances, that occurs though completing routes on schedule (whether those are freight deliveries or passenger arrivals). Yet...
When someone falls and suffers an injury on the property of someone else, they may file a premises liability claim in an attempt to get money to cover their injuries. Such claims cost property owners and insurance companies considerable money each year, even though...
When you hear the term "defective products," it may conjure images of broken cars or exploding slow cookers. In the field of premises liability, you may think of slips and falls or dangerous equipment. But what if the issue is a dangerous chemical? The need for hand...
