by Rachel Arnold | Oct 16, 2024 | Premises Liability
Texas, like many states, has Recreational Use Statutes (RUS) that shield both government entities and landowners from liability if they allow the public to use their land for recreational purposes. In most cases, landowners or the government agency charged with...
by Rachel Arnold | Jan 18, 2022 | Premises Liability
If a resident in a nursing home or assisted living facility falls, it’s vital for staff to act swiftly in transporting the resident for emergency medical care or to provide the necessary care themselves. After care has been rendered, they should immediately notify the...
by Rachel Arnold | Dec 13, 2021 | Personal Injury, Premises Liability
Most people assume hospitals are safe. The place you go to heal is not usually a place people frequently associate with sustaining injuries. You might be surprised to learn an estimated 700,000 to one million falls occur in hospitals each year. Research cited by the...
by Mark Weycer | Sep 14, 2021 | Premises Liability
Six Flags-owned Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring, Texas experienced a chemical leak on July 17 that led over 90 people to be exposed to high levels of dangerous chemicals in and around a children’s pool area. Those affected were as young as 3 years old....
by Rachel Arnold | Mar 5, 2021 | Premises Liability
The premises liability statute of limitations in Texas is two years for most cases. There are a couple other time-related considerations to keep in mind when it comes to slip and fall cases. As with every personal injury claim, evidence is important. There aren’t...
by Mark Weycer | Jun 26, 2020 | Premises Liability
Drowning is the leading cause of death for young children in the nation, and something that most pool owners understand is a major liability, especially when it comes to inexperienced, and unsupervised swimmers. In fact, according to the National Safety Council (NSC),...
