Premises liability cases involve injuries or accidents that occur on someone else’s property due to unsafe or hazardous conditions. While these cases may seem straightforward, they can be notoriously challenging to prove for several reasons. The following is a brief overview of why premises liability cases are difficult to prove. For more detailed information about…
As the summer vacation season approaches, thoughts turn to time with family and friends and the beach, lake, and/or mountains. Unfortunately, vacations are sometimes marred by injuries suffered in vacation rental cottages. In light of the huge number of people who enjoy vacations in the Outer Banks region, injuries due to maintenance deficiencies in cottages are…
When a person is injured in an accident caused by the negligence of a property or business owner, they may be able to file a premises liability claim or lawsuit against the owner. In order to be successful, the lawsuit must prove that the following three elements exist: The property owner (or other named party)…