Slip and Fall Accident Legal Guides (19 found)

Written by R. Michael Bomberger
If you slip and fall and suffer an injury on someone else’s property, the property owner or occupier may be liable for your injuries, under the law of premises liability. This legal guide provides an introduction to premises liability law, the types of compensation slip and fall accident victims.
Posted in Slip and Fall Accident 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Howard Robert Roitman
Next to car accidents, the most common type of injury mishap is a slip and fall. Many people who are in a slip and fall accident have questions about when property owners are liable, damages they may receive and other issues. Here are answers to some often-asked questions about slip and falls.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Slip and Fall Accident 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Las Vegas, NV

Written by Jeremy Richard Rosenthal
In Colorado your ability to recover damages is based upon whether you are an invitee, licensee or trespasser. The facts surrounding why you were at the location have a huge impact on what standard of care is owed to you.
Posted in Slip and Fall Accident 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Colorado

Written by Michael A Orozco
If you have suffered a slip and fall injury taking these steps will greatly assist your attorney throughout his/her representation.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Slip and Fall Accident 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: New Jersey

Written by Dennis Michael Phillips
An invitee is owed two specific duties by an owner or occupier of land: (1) to use ordinary care in keeping the premises in a reasonably safe condition, and (2) to give timely notice of latent or concealed perils which are known or should be known to the owner, but which are not known to the invitee
Posted in Slip and Fall Accident 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Okorie Okorocha
If you are, or think you may be, a victim of domestic violence, get a restraining order, relocate, secure your environment, and get travel companionship to increase your safety.
1 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Donald Jeffery Kral
If you are an Ohio nursing home resident who has been abused/neglected in any way, you may be eligible for compensation from your nursing home and/or health-care providers.
2 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Medical Malpractice about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Cleveland, OH

Written by Avvo Staff
If you are injured at work, act quickly to preserve your rights. Consult an attorney to learn whether your situation warrants a lawsuit to recover damages beyond what workers’ compensation will provide.
2 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Workers Compensation about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
Medical lawsuits are complex and can arise from a number of issues. Consult an experienced attorney if you've been injured and think you may have a medical malpractice case.
6 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted in Medical Malpractice about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
Defamation of character is a difficult crime to prove in court. Consult an attorney to determine whether your case merits a lawsuit, or whether you might take other steps to end the defamation.
11 of 13 users found this helpful. Posted in Libel / Slander about 1 year ago.

Written by Kelly W. Case
One in three people arrested will be found innocent of DWI; if you are pulled for for DWI in Texas, stay calm and remember your rights.
5 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI about 1 year ago.

Written by Jonathan Gregg Stein
The five key types of insurance small-business owners need are liability, auto, property, key person, and life insurance.
Posted in Insurance about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
A military divorce is a divorce between a member of the armed services and his or her spouse, subject to specific rules and regulations.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
If you are a victim of identity theft, immediately notify your creditors and close any compromised accounts. Protect yourself by filing a police report and placing a fraud alert on your credit report.
Posted about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
Know your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act if you are contacted by debt collectors, and don't allow them to threaten or abuse you.
15 of 18 users found this helpful. Posted in Debt Collection about 1 year ago.

Written by Anthony John Colleluori
While the age of consent in New York is 17, several exceptions to the state’s statutory rape law define instances where sexual relations with a child under 17 are not considered statutory rape.
5 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted in Family about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Kelly Kathrene Spegon
Determining the appropriate child support payment amount and method can seem daunting, but having a good understanding of the process is invaluable.
8 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Support about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Jessica Ann Foley
Defending yourself against a restraining order is an option if you are served with an order by an eligible party.
13 of 19 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Avvo Staff
If your lender moves to foreclose, taking quick action can help you keep your home.
7 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted in Foreclosure about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA