Who is liable if a student is attacked on campus?As universities and colleges around the country gear up for the fall semester, students are gearing up as well. Many anxious parents worry about sending their children off to campus around so many strangers, where...
Premises Liability
Injuries and accidents in movie theaters
Summer blockbusters are a huge attraction -- and spending some time in a cool movie theater is a great way to kill some time on a hot day. However, movie theaters are not immune to accidents.Most of the time, the injuries don't amount to much more than a stubbed toe...
Pool safety guidelines you should expect to see
Summer is finally approaching -- and for many people, that means heading to a pool. Most folks will take advantage of the public pools available -- but a few lucky people get to enjoy a pool owned by a friend or relative instead.However, pools are dangerous places....
A proprietor can be held responsible for other’s criminal acts
Could your landlord or the proprietor of a business be held responsible for injuries caused by another person's criminal actions?In some cases, yes. If you happen to be the victim of a criminal act -- whether you were assaulted, raped or injured in a break-in -- this...
How dangerous are elevators and can you sue for injuries?
It could be argued that any technology responsible for carrying or transporting people has certain dangers. With all of their moving parts and manufactured elements, elevators are no exception. At one time or another, most people have experienced an elevator scare....
Proving your North Carolina premises liability claim
Premises liability is legal term used in cases where a victim suffers injury on another person's property. This can be private property such as someone's home or yard and it can be property used by the public such as retail establishments or government premises. In...
What factors put me at risk for slip-and-fall?
Slip-and-fall accidents are common in North Carolina. Even though they are more likely to occur at home, it is not unusual for people to injure themselves on some else's property. Stores, resorts, hotels, schools and workplaces are common places these accidents can...
Why are booby traps illegal?
Setting up a booby trap for a person who breaks into your home, perhaps in part because of the popular Home Alone movie franchise, is something people often find enticing. After all, a burglar broke the law by entering your home in the first place. Don't you have the...
Can you set traps for people who break into your house?
You move into a new area, and the neighborhood isn't the best. You're worried that someone is going to break into your house, either while you're there or when you're at work. You decide to set traps that can deter them, protecting your assets and your family. Is this...
Yes, you can sue City Hall
Have you ever heard the old adage, "You can''t sue City Hall?" It turns out that yes, you actually can.It used to be that all government agencies were protected by the ancient doctrine of sovereign immunity, which protected governmental bodies from almost all...