Blog: Premises Liability - Page 3

Dog bite incidents often rise in the summer months and sadly, children are the most at risk. Although the reason as to why dog bites peak during this time is uncertain, we can assume it is simply the warmer weather allowing children and dogs to be outside more often. Whatever the reason may be, it is important to make sure your child is safe around dogs this summer. When a dog bite occurs, usually the animal is known to the family or individual who sustained...

There are multiple reasons why someone might sue the owner of a property in the state of Pennsylvania. Physical conditions that cause a visitor to hurt themselves while on the property are one of those. A Pennsylvania woman recently filed a lawsuit against several entities after she tripped and fell inflicting injuries. The woman, who was blind and used a cane while walking, said she tripped and fell on a portion of the sidewalk that was torn up. At the time...

When going to the grocery or department store, one of the first things to do is get your shopping cart. When shopping with children, it's a little more work than just grabbing the cart. Making sure you take time to secure your child in the shopping cart can make all the difference in not only your shopping experience but also your child's well-being.Every year, on average, there are about 24,000 childhood emergency room visits due to injuries from shopping...

Going out for a meal is generally considered by most in Allegheny County to be a fun activity. Whether going alone or with friends, there are certain expectations people have. In addition to a good meal, most also assume that they will not be injured while a patron of a restaurant. This was unfortunately not the outcome for a Pennsylvania woman after a visit to a P.F. Chang’s China Bistro located in the state. While there with her husband, she fell. That...

While it is possible to purchase many of the things needed on a daily basis, online, and have them delivered, individuals residing in the Pittsburgh area still routinely make their way to stores to purchase goods. While visiting these establishments, few likely consider the possibility that they could be injured. Nonetheless, due to physical conditions at a store, this does sometimes happen. These injuries can be life changing due to the pain and expense that...