If you are injured on a construction site, do not automatically assume that the owner of the site is liable for your injuries. Multiple factors determine who should pay for the subsequent damages after a construction site accident. Here are three such factors: The Degree of Control of the Owner One of the things the court will look into is the degree of control the owner had over the construction. Some site owners micromanage their projects while others hand over everything to a general contractor. [Read More]

As the colder temperatures of winter start sneaking up, many people start dragging out the space heaters. They're a convenient way to keep your room warm and comfortable when it isn't quite cold enough to turn up the heat. Unfortunately, those space heaters are also the source of more than 30 percent of home fires during the winter months. If you want to reduce the risk of a guest in your home being a victim of an injury from a space heater fire, here are some essential safety tips. [Read More]

Haunted houses are designed to frighten people. Every so often, unfortunately, someone will die during or after a visit to one of these places. It's understandable that the family members of the decedent will want to hold the operator responsible for the person's death, but here are three reasons why you may lose your wrongful death claim against a haunted house. The Assumption of Risk Although most haunted houses are typically not as scary or risky as skydiving or bungee jumping off bridges, people who visit them are still assuming some risk of an adverse outcome occurring. [Read More]

Autumn leaves can be gorgeous - and wet and slippery. While people are fairly conscious of the dangers of ice underfoot, they often forget that all those beautiful fall leaves on the ground can be damp and slippery after a rain. Even dry leaves can be hiding slick, wet grass. If you own a home or a business, what can you do to minimize your responsibility for this seasonal danger? [Read More]