Because children tend to be unaware of many dangers and risks, they can easily get hurt if they fail to see the potential harm in certain objects, locations and activities. Features on properties that can pose harm to unsuspecting children may be classified as...
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Why is foreseeability important in a slip-and-fall claim?
Injuries from slips and falls are common throughout Arizona. On some occasions, these accidents may be the result of personal clumsiness or negligence. However, instances do occur where injuries from slip-and-fall accidents result from the negligence and recklessness...
How knowledge of a defect can impact a slip-and-fall case
Slip-and-fall accidents can result in catastrophic injuries. When an Arizona resident takes a tumble due to a dangerous property condition, they may find themselves facing serious personal and financial stress due to their accident-related losses. Depending on the...
Who is liable for a child’s injuries after trespassing?
Property owners often assume that they are not liable for any injuries that happen on their property if the victim was not supposed to be there in the first place and they were really just trespassing. However, this is often not actually the case.One example is known...
What if your landlord won’t make repairs?
You have lived in your rental unit for about a year and the railing on the stairs has been loose the entire time. If you slip on the stairs, you're likely going to fall and may get seriously injured. You've told your landlord, but they have never come to fix it.Or,...
Who has to fix a sidewalk in Maricopa?
Sidewalks are durable, but they definitely break down over time. Temperature changes can cause cracks to spread. Tree roots can push pieces of cement higher than those next to them or literally break tiles in half.It is a slow process, but anyone who runs, pushes a...
Trip and fall hazards on stairs
We use stairs constantly without ever thinking of the risk -- until we fall, that is. A simple slip or trip on a staircase can cause massive injuries. These incidents can happen in homes, hotels, hospitals, schools, universities, stores, workplaces and almost anywhere...
Do not ever run from an aggressive dog
An aggressive dog runs out of a yard and comes straight for you. It is barking and snarling and baring its teeth. It is not on a leash and you do not see its owner anywhere nearby. What is your first instinct?Odds are, your fight-or-flight instinct is going to kick...
Poor lighting can lead to slip-and-fall accidents
When people think about slip-and-fall accidents, they often think about the issues with the flooring itself. Maybe it's a staircase with a broken tread. Maybe it's a slick spot after a spill on a tile floor. Maybe it's snow and ice on a sidewalk that no one properly...
A simple stairway carries more danger than many people realize
You probably use the stairs every day, but do you ever think about the serious risks you face? It's worth considering, especially if you're often on property that you do not own: In stores, in public buildings, in an apartment or in a neighbor's house. You want to...