When we think of car accidents, we often picture high-speed crashes on highways. However, the vast majority of traffic accidents happen under far less dramatic circumstances. In fact, many accidents happen at relatively low speeds in parking lots, where drivers have to navigate tight parking spots, watch out for pedestrians, and keep...
Category: Premises Liability
Proving Negligence in Premises Liability Cases
When you suffer injuries in a trip-and-fall, slip-and-fall, or dog bite incident, the repercussions can be dramatic. Victims often face excruciating pain, overwhelming medical bills, and time off work. In many cases, the owner or manager of the property where the incident occurred may bear legal and financial liability for your losses....
Preventing Serious Injury While at the Pool this Summer
As the summer heats up in North Mississippi, swimming pools become the go-to spots for cooling off and relaxing. However, if you’re planning to hit the pool, remember to prioritize safety so everyone can enjoy it without incident. Here are some straightforward and practical safety tips for pool-goers to follow so fun...
Trick or Treat? What You Can Do to Avoid a Premises Liability Claim on Halloween
As the air grows crisp and autumn leaves blanket the ground, the allure of Halloween—filled with costumes, candy, and spooky fun—captivates us all. However, amid the revelry, it's essential to remember the potential legal implications of this beloved holiday. Premises liability can turn your festive night into a nightmare if an...
It’s Starting to Get Darker: How Inadequate Lighting Can Cause Personal Injuries
Adequate lighting plays a crucial role in our safety, helping to prevent accidents in our homes, workplaces, and public spaces. However, when overlooked, poor illumination can hide potential hazards and lead to severe personal injuries. In this context, the significant but often underestimated impact of inadequate lighting on personal injuries becomes...
How To Prevent Falls In Older Adults
Anyone is at risk of a fall, but older adults are at a significantly increased risk of sustaining debilitating injuries in falls due to physical changes and certain health conditions. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that:
More than...What To Do If You’re Injured On Someone Else’s Property
Injuries can happen when you least them to, hence why they are typically called “accidents.” It’s important to keep in mind that many injuries may not be ill-intentioned—that is, someone did not mean to cause another person harm. However, even just having poorly-maintained premises can result in injuries to guests and visitors....
Eliminating Common Hazards Around Your Home
Creating a safe, hazard-free environment is essential for your safety as well as the safety of your family, friends, and visitors. In our experience, there are common hazards that lurk in residential properties. Below, we discuss...
Can I File A Premises Liability Lawsuit If I Partially Responsible?
Whether you’re at a grocery store, an amusement park, in a parking lot, or at someone else’s residence, the property owner is expected to maintain their property in a reasonably safe manner in order to prevent injuries to guests and visitors. Premises liability laws exist to hold property owners accountable for damages...
What Is Considered Reasonably Safe?
In our previous blogs, we discussed premises liability laws in Mississippi and what to do if you are injured on someone else’s property. In short, premises liability laws require property owners to keep their premises “reasonably safe” from dangers and potential hazards. But how does the law constitute what is considered reasonably safe?
