Homeowners are typically responsible for any injury that happens on their property, and this can extend to trespassers in certain situations. If your dog bit somebody that was trespassing on your property, you may still be liable for the damages they suffered.
Who is Considered A Trespasser?
Whether or not someone is considered a trespasser will have a big impact on if you are liable or not, as there are different standards of care that apply to trespassers.
Suicide is tragic, and all too common; thousands of people in the United States commit suicide every year. Determining legal liability can be difficult, if not impossible, because suicide is a personal choice. However, there may be times when people other than victims can be responsible for suicide. In this article, you will find out when you can hold a school official, doctor, or parent liable for another person's suicide.
You joined a gym to get fit and healthy, but not all workout facilities have safe environments. Gyms are full of potentially unsafe situations; wet, slippery floors, malfunctioning weight equipment and more. Read on for more information about how you can be compensated for a gym injury.
Waiver of Liability
When you joined your gym, you probably remember signing a waiver of liability. You should have read it, but many people just sign it without reading it or giving it a second thought.
Trucking accidents are pretty common. In fact, one out of every eight accidents that results in a fatality involve a large truck. There are many more accidents involving trucks that cause serious injuries or cause a lot of damage. If you are in a smaller vehicle and are involved in a trucking accident, you will want to make sure that you get a proper lawyer that can represent you or your family and all of your interests.
After you have been in a car accident in Michigan, you have to work with your insurance company in order to receive compensation for your physical injuries as well as the damage done to your vehicle. Since Michigan is a no-fault driving state, you will not have to work with the other driver's insurance company; you'll only have to work with your own insurance company. Here are your four options in Michigan if you don't feel that the settlement that your insurance company is offering you is fair:
