Premises Liability
When Is a Business Owner Liable for a Slip and Fall Injury?
Whether you own a small business or a large company, you should consider your risk of liability if someone happens to get hurt while on your property. One of the primary causes of injury that a business can be liable for is a slip and fall accident. After all, there is a lot of room…
Read MoreThe Dangers Lurking at Water Parks in Charlotte
Summertime is almost here, which means fun in the sun. For those who won’t be making the trip to the coast, water parks offer a fun way to cool down. Every year, thousands of locals and tourists alike will spend time splashing away in places like Carowinds or the US National Whitewater Center. As much…
Read MoreOffice Workers and the Importance of Ergonomics
Every day, thousands of workers across the state of North Carolina file into office buildings, sit down at their workstations, and begin a busy day of typing and talking on the telephone. Regardless of how these people feel about this type of largely sedentary work, the fact remains that they are at an elevated risk…
Read MoreLiability for North Carolina Amusement Park Ride Injuries
People go to North Carolina amusement parks and carnivals for mindless fun and the joy of pure entertainment, but unfortunately, rides such as roller coasters or ferris wheels at such venues can be dangerous to riders when ride accidents happen. Such rides can be large, heavy, high off the ground, and fast moving: a recipe…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Electrocution Burns and Related Injuries
Construction is one of America’s most dangerous lines of work. And construction workers can sustain serious injuries when they come in contact with electricity. According to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, about five workers are electrocuted every week, with electrocution causing 12 percent of all young worker workplace deaths. There are four main…
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