by Mackesy Smye | Jan 29, 2020 | Premises Laws
Slip and Fall—Private Residences -vs- Businesses When you go somewhere, whether to a business or to a private home, it’s usually safe to assume you’re not in any significant danger. That’s because we have premises liability which makes property owners responsible for...
by Mackesy Smye | Oct 5, 2017 | Premises Laws
Accidents in Public Spaces: Who is Liable? Every time someone attends a sporting event, concert or steps inside a grocery store, they trust that the premises are well maintained. When accidents happen in spaces meant for frequent public visitation, who is liable? What...
by Mackesy Smye | Aug 15, 2017 | Premises Laws
Premises Law: Understanding Premises Injuries Property owners and occupiers of property (parties who are responsible for properties, besides the owners themselves) have a legal responsibility to keep their premises safe for visitors. A property owner must do...
by Mackesy Smye | May 30, 2017 | Premises Laws
When Can a Property Be Considered Dangerous? It is important to know that both property occupiers and owners have a legal responsibility to avoid exposing lawful visitors to any risks on the property. It is important to keep the property safe. What constitutes a...
by Mackesy Smye | Feb 22, 2017 | Premises Laws
Duty of Care in Drunk Driving Accidents Our culture celebrates many events with alcohol: weddings, birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties and even funerals. We consume liquor at company parties, restaurant happy hours and backyard barbeques. It’s little wonder that...
by Mackesy Smye | Feb 13, 2017 | Premises Laws
Elevator Failure – Who’s Responsible? It’s the nightmare scenario – passengers are traveling from floor to floor in a multi-storey building when the elevator shudders and comes to a sudden halt. Concern can turn to panic as minutes can seem like hours while the...
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