Unfortunately, slip and fall accidents are common. They may occur from a parking lot manager failing to salt the road after a snowstorm or at a retail location after a team member mops the floors and fails to notify visitors with a sign. Some slip and fall accidents are minimal, whereas others may lead to serious spinal cord injuries. Types…

Terrifying Incident Resulting from Negligent Security In January of 2019, the nation was stunned when one woman was sexually assaulted at a Midtown nightclub while live streaming to social media. As the woman screamed out for help, several concerned online users dialed 911. Her perpetrator ultimately evaded authorities that night. Now, she’s suing the nightclub for having inadequate security. What…

Civil Liability for Hotel Patrons When people stay in hotels, they do not expect to be the subject of a crime or act of negligence. However, when hotels have not implemented the proper security measures, hotel patrons may be the victim of a crime or an accident. If a hotel does not have proper security and a patron is injured…

Last year, a deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas that killed 58 people and injured hundreds of others made national headlines. The victims were attending a concert and were shot by a high-stakes gambler from the windows of a hotel room. As it turns out, the contractor-provided security for the concert was federally certified. Under federal approval, their liability is…

Security in this country has been a top priority ever since the events of 9/11. Not that security was not an issue before, but after that attack as well as a number of mass shootings including the one that occurred on the Las Vegas strip, many people are looking for ways to increase security so that something like that can…

A smoke detector may be one of the most important items in your home because it can warn you and your family of smoke and fire. Getting an early warning of a fire can provide you and your loved ones with plenty of time to evacuate and remain safe. Like most electronic devices, smoke detectors do not just run on their own. They…