Alabama landlords generally try their best to avoid financial responsibility after one of their tenants or an invited guest gets seriously hurt in a slip-and-fall injury. State law gives apartment owners several potential defenses to a premises liability claim. One of...
Premises Liability
Does my injury fall under premises liability?
There is a reason why so many companies in Alabama take extreme measures to protect their customers. However, slips and falls are not 100% preventable and those who do suffer on may end up with severe injuries. Thus the following includes further information about the...
Ankle injuries in slip-and-fall cases
Slip-and-fall accident victims in Alabama often suffer debilitating and painful ankle injuries. The ankle is a complex junction of three bones covered by a membrane. This membrane is lined with soft tissue called synovium and filled with fluid that allows the joint to...
Who is responsible for addressing fire hazards in my apartment?
Being in your apartment should give you a sense of safety and comfort. And if something breaks or goes wrong, you should know who is responsible for addressing the issue. Many people rent apartments because the burden of replacing broken appliances or making repairs...
Am I liable if someone drowns in my backyard pool?
One way to cool down during Alabama’s hot summer months is through a dip in your backyard pool. However, swimming can be dangerous and unfortunately drowning incidents occur all-too-often in Alabama. The following is an overview of liability for private pool owners...
Understanding the “attractive nuisance” doctrine
Under premises liability law, property owners in Mississippi are supposed to exercise a duty of care to all lawful entrants, be they employees, customers or social guests, and this means maintaining a safe environment. Trespassers are not covered, but there is...
Premises liability and determining who is at fault
Premises liability law in Mississippi states that property owners have a duty of care to all lawful entrants. If the neglect of this duty leads to an entrant incurring injuries, then that person may seek compensation from the owner. Premises liability claims must meet...
Premises liability claims
Property owners in Alabama have a duty to prevent foreseeable harm to individuals who come onto their property. The degree of care that landowners must use depends on the type of property in question and the relationship between the property owner and the person who...
Cruise line passengers sue over COVID-19 exposure
Mississippi residents may have read news stories about COVID-19 outbreaks on cruise ships. Many of these stories have focused on the Grand Princess liner, which was ordered to remain off the California coast while passengers and crew members were tested for the virus....