Category Archives: Slip and Fall
Baltimore and DC Condo Owners and Slip and Fall Claims
Some people do not want to take care of the maintenance required when owning a single family home. Plus, condos are often a more affordable option that may come with loads of amenities. Condo ownership is the right choice for many in DC and Baltimore. But if you were injured in the common area… Read More »
How Does a Maryland Slip and Fall Case Work?
It is common for people to trip and hurt themselves. We are human beings, after all. But it is important to know that if you were injured when you slipped or fell on another’s property there may be the possibility of a lawsuit, particularly if there was negligence. That said, there is a statute… Read More »
What Are Slip and Fall Cases and Where Do They Occur?
It is human to sometimes get hurt. So it stands to reason that sometimes people slip or fall. Thankfully, in most instances, individuals are able to get up and go about their day without injury. But there are times when medical attention is needed following a fall. There are even instances when lifelong injuries… Read More »
Rotten Banana Peel Leads to $230k Jury Award in Maryland
Almost five years after slipping on a rotten banana peel in a store parking lot, a Maryland woman was awarded approximately $230,000 in her premises liability case, reported the Daily Record. This slip and fall incident occurred in December 2013 at a convenience store in Lexington Park, Maryland. The woman was leaving the store… Read More »
Premises Liability Claims Against Maryland Store Owners
Premises liability is a specific type of personal injury claim in Maryland and across the United States. Essentially, premises liability protects visitors from unreasonably dangerous conditions on a property. If the visitor sustains harm or injury as a result of a dangerous condition, then the property owner may incur legal damages. Premises Liability Against… Read More »
Timeline of a Slip and Fall Settlement in Maryland
The term “slip and fall” is a common description for a certain type of personal injury claim in Maryland. Referred to legally as premises liability, this doctrine imposes a duty upon property owners to maintain their property in a safe condition. If a visitor slips and falls on the property — or otherwise sustains… Read More »
Maryland Firefighter Sustains Slip-and-Fall Injury During Residential Fire
A firefighter with the Montgomery County Fire Department sustained a slip-and-fall injury while suppressing a fire at a residential property in Darnestown, Maryland, according to an article in The Baltimore Sun. The residential fire in question occurred early in the morning of December 31, 2017, near the 14600 block of Dodie Terrace. Approximately 75… Read More »
