When dining at a fine restaurant or seeing your favorite musical at the theater, it is understandable that the lights would be dimmed to improve your experience. But lighting is probably not warranted in your business office, in parking areas,…
For business owners, premises liability is a constant concern. If someone suffers physical injury on a commercial property as the result of hazardous conditions, the legal and financial penalties could be devastating. All company owners have a legal responsibility to…
The accumulation of frozen precipitation like ice and snow often yields hazardous environments. If said materials are not routinely cleared away from various external areas, you could slip, fall, and potentially sustain major and debilitating physical injuries. Civil law provides…
Sometimes, something as harmless as de-icing becomes very dangerous. At least, that was the case when an employee of Logan Airport was hurt when he fell off of a bucket truck that had tipped over. The de-icing truck was destabilized…
This image is from an actual property situation used with permission that other building owners and property managers need to be watching for at thier commercial properties. The picture is showing water coming from the rooftops due to roof thaw…
Finding the Right Snow Removal Accident Expert Witness Snow and ice cause dramatic injuries to people each year when they slip and fall. If your property is undergoing an investigation or someone has filed a claim against you, it's important to…
Snow Removal Snow and ice are winter hazards in most of the country. People try to remove the snow in various ways and oftentimes do not know many of the dangers involved in the snow removal process. Some snow removal…
Snow or Ice Related Fall Falls are far more frequent during the winter months due to snowy and icy conditions. Landlords and others may sometimes be held responsible for the damages that occur as a result of snow or ice…
Accident Prevention for Commercial Properties As the temperature drops outside and snow, freezing rain, and ice becomes commonplace, it is imperative that precautions are taken to ensure the safety of every person who comes and goes from a property. Any…
Winter brings with it colder temperatures, shorter days, and the possibility of snow and ice and sometimes, slip and falls. Many cases that occur during the winter season involving slips and falls due to poor property maintenance involve businesses that do…