Blog: Premises Liability - Page 4

Last year, we explored the tragic situation that one Pittsburgh mother was facing after her 2-year-old son fell into an exhibit at Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. The little boy was killed when he was attacked by African wild dogs, which were below a viewing platform. The devastating accident made headlines not only because of how shocking it was, but also because some parties, including the zoo, felt as though the mother should be the...

As people get older, they are often more likely to be unsteady on their feet when they need to get around. This can pose a problem when it comes to public places that are probably not hazardous for most people, but could be for someone who might be prone to losing his balance.

It used to be that when people checked into a hospital, the assumption was that they would be treated, get better and then leave. But in recent years the public has become more aware of the infections that can take hold of patients, making them sicker than when they arrived. In some cases those infections can lead to death.

In the winter, snowy sidewalks are a fact of life. Keeping your own driveway and sidewalk clean are important to minimizing your liability for a slip and fall accident. Many communities, including the City of Pittsburgh, have ordinances that require the removal of snow from sidewalks within 24 hours or "a timely manner." If someone slips...

A recent study has reportedly found that the number of injuries suffered by children as a result of playing on inflatable bounce houses and similar structures is 15 times higher in 2010 than it was in 1995. The reason for the increase in child injury is simple: more children are playing on bounce houses today than they did in previous years. That...