Premises Liability | Blogs by Steven Titus & Associates, P.C.
Slip-and-Falls in Shopping Centers: Causes and Liability
Shopping centers are popular places where individuals flock to shop, dine, and socialize. While these environments offer consumers convenience and a wide array of choices, they also come with an increased risk of slip-and-fall injuries.
In litigating an injury at a shopping center, the term “slip-and-fall” broadly refers to any hazardous defect on shopping center property that can result in accidents. Accordingly, slip-and-fall cases often involve challenging factual and legal issues related to the cause of injury and the nature of liability for the injury.
Mold in Your Walls? It Can Damage Your Health
Most people will have lived in a building with mold at some point. However, did you know that mold can have an extremely detrimental effect on your health and the structure of the building?
Wyoming’s climate is conducive to mold growth, making it a severe problem for the state. There is a lot of moisture in the air, and the temperatures are often warm enough in homes for it to prosper. In addition, many homes in Wyoming are made of wood, a natural food source for mold. Mold can quickly take over a wooden structure, causing it to deteriorate and become unsafe. Finally, mold can cause various health problems, including respiratory problems, skin irritation, and allergies. If you suspect that mold is present in your home, it is crucial to have it removed by a professional as soon as possible.
Landlord Liability Laws in Wyoming
In Wyoming, the responsibilities of landlords are detailed in Wyoming Statutes 1-21-1201 through 1-21-1211. State statutes also lay out your rights as a renter. For example, you have the right to a habitable home that satisfies basic structural, health, and safety standards, and is in a good state of repair.
Despite the many responsibilities landlords have, sometimes they don’t hold up their end of the agreement. If your landlord does not maintain the property and you are injured as a result, you may be able to file a premises liability lawsuit.
How to Receive Compensation After a Fall
A serious fall can set the average person back months in medical bills and lost wages. You may not be able to walk on your own for some time, have difficulty sitting or sleeping comfortably, and need physical therapy to fully recover. While you may not want to make a fuss out of a fall, most injuries are covered under liability insurance. That means that if you were injured on someone else’s property, you may be able to have your medical bills and other expenses paid if the owner contributed to your slip-and-fall.
Sovereign Immunity in Wyoming Parks
Wyoming is home to some of the most beautiful stretches of landscape in the country, often protected by state or national parks. From Bighorn National Forest to Keyhole State Park, residents and visitors have a wide variety of natural reserves to explore. However, every park comes with its own host of dangers.
How Does the Law Define Lack of Security?
Premises liability is a complicated legal area, particularly when other crimes are involved. If a crime such as robbery, assault, battery, or rape occur in an apartment complex or shop, victims may file premise liability claims against the property owners for not implementing proper security measures. This type of negligence is often referred to as a lack of security, negligent security, or inadequate security. For cases such as these, a personal injury attorney can argue that crimes that caused injury or harm could have been avoided if the property owner had taken prior action to protect anyone on the property.
If I’m Hurt in a Rodeo Accident, Can I Sue?
Cody Night Rodeo, Jackson Hole Rodeo, and Cheyenne Frontier Days are just a few of the most popular rodeos that take place in and around Wyoming. Cowboys are riding bulls, riding bucking broncos, making dangerous turns, roping cattle, and more. It’s a risky business, but rodeos aren’t just dangerous for the people in the ring. Spectators in attendance can also be hurt, as has been seen in too many rodeo accidents.
Fall in Wyoming Brings More Slips…and Falls
Being a mountainous state, Wyoming sees snow throughout the year. During the fall and winter months, storms can be particularly bad, and the amount of snow and ice on sidewalks, parking lots, and other public walkways can be dangerous to pedestrians.
So, are homeowners and business owners in Wyoming legally required to remove snow, ice, and other debris? Can you sue if you do slip and fall on someone else’s property?
Premises Liability for Wells and Mine Shafts
Wyoming is known for many things. A quick drive around just about any area of the state will show off beautiful scenery, farms, ranches, mine shafts, and wells.
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