Whether you are visiting or are a tenant in a residential or commercial rental property in Ohio, you have a right to be safe. It is the landlord's responsibility to maintain a safe environment for their tenants and visitors. However, accidents do happen, and sometimes...
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Understanding your rights after slipping on an icy sidewalk
Winters in Ohio tend to feature cold temperatures, ice and snow. Ultimately, this can create hazardous conditions on roadways and sidewalks, and if you're not careful, you could slip and hurt yourself. In the event that you're hurt while walking on a sidewalk, you...
Three common misconceptions about supermarket slips and falls
Ohio is home to a wide range of businesses, especially grocery stores. While you count on these locations to carry foods and beverages, slipping and falling at a grocery store is an unwanted surprise. The aftermath of this accident can leave anyone wondering what to...
Landlords must honor specific responsibilities in Ohio
In Ohio, there's a clear roadmap landlords must follow when navigating their legal rights and responsibilities. It's not just about executing an appropriately written lease but also about ensuring that tenants live in safe, healthy conditions. A landlord’s...
Responding to a slip-and-fall mishap
While some accidents prove unavoidable, many are preventable. When the management and staff at an Ohio restaurant mop up spills and repair broken steps, they could be doing much more to prevent slip and fall accidents. Those establishments that do not take the...
Hotel’s negligence casts light on liabilities
Ohio residential and commercial property owners could face premises liability claims if someone suffers harm from negligence. The compensation paid to the victim might be substantial, depending on the severity of the injuries. A recent case shows the judgment could...
How to prove fault in hotel slip-and-fall accidents
When you think about the condition of a hotel, the individual rooms are usually where you apply the most scrutiny. You may check for bed bugs and other signs of lax housekeeping practices. However, there are threats to you anywhere on hotel property caused by...
What happens when you get injured in an Ohio hotel?
Were you injured at a hotel? If so, you may be able to file a premises liability lawsuit. Hotels have a duty to keep their guests safe from harm, and when they fail to do so, they can be liable for any injuries that occur. Examples of injuries that can occur at hotels...
How to protect your evidence if you slip and fall
In Ohio and across the United States, protecting evidence regarding a slip and fall injury can make a difference if you plan to file a claim. Contact the owner or general manager and let them know about your accident without taking any blame for what occurred....
What are the most common sites for slip and fall accidents?
Many Ohio residents experience slips and falls that leave them injured. Certain sites are very common for these types of accidents to occur. Sidewalks Walking outside on sidewalks can be dangerous when there are breaks, cracks and gaps. This makes the ground uneven,...