Business owners invite customers and other people onto their property when they are open for business. The business owners main job is to sell their products to the customers, but they also have a duty to keep the customers safe while on their property. This generally...
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Defending against pharmacy medication error claims
New York pharmacy owners and pharmacists know they serve an important role for their patients. In addition to preparing and dispensing medications that their patients need, they have a duty to provide their patients with accurate and vital information medications, how...
Can you raise and open and obvious defense in your case?
When it comes to premises liability, property owners carry a big responsibility. If you’ve invited people onto your property, such as when customers enter a store, then you have a legal duty to protect those individuals from unreasonable risk of harm raised by...
What are some common premises liability defenses?
Retail companies often face premises liability lawsuits filed by customers who have suffered slip-and-fall injuries while shopping at their stores. However, just because an injury occurred on store grounds does not mean that store owners should be held liable for...
Resolving liability claims out of the courtroom
When large retailers in New York or franchisors are facing a lawsuit, it can be particularly draining on the company, especially as the bad publicity drives customers away. Consumer relations may sour when a client makes claims of misrepresentation or false...
Defending against a store slip and fall
Store owners have many responsibilities, including ordering supplies, paying their staff members and performing general maintenance. If a person falls in a store and brings a claim for compensation against the owner, it can be difficult to know what to do next....
What needs to be proven in a slip and fall claim?
To prevail in a slip and fall claim, the individual bringing the claim must prove certain elements for the accused property owner or possessor to be liable. If they fail to do so, the property owner or possessor may not be considered liable which is why property...
What are defense options for car and truck accident claims?
Liability for a car accident can result in the payment of significant damages for the party that is found liable for the accident. For that reason, it is helpful to be familiar with possible defenses to liability for a car accident or truck accident which may leave...
Security firms have to walk a tightrope
Although it may not seem fair, private security firms have to strike a careful balance as they do their work. On the one hand, individuals and businesses who use these security firms obviously expect to do its job by keeping a premises free of disorder and crime. To...
Trucking risk managers are navigating a tough legal climate
The legal climate throughout the country remains difficult for transportation companies that maintain large fleets. On the one hand, insurance premiums have been on the rise over recent years. For a transportation fleet, the cost of insurance can cut deeply into a...