Zip line accidents are not uncommon in Texas and other states. On Sept. 1, an incident at a theme park in Lakeland, Florida, resulted in a 10-year-old boy suffering serious injuries. The boy was riding on a zip line along a set track, but when the track ended, the boy...
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Premises Liability
Is a grocery store liable if I slip and fall on the premises?
There is always a chance you could get hurt when you are going about your day. In some cases, you may be willing to take the blame for a fall, such as tripping if your shoelaces became untied. In other instances, an accident might not be your fault. You and other...
How can you prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?
Carbon monoxide poses a serious health threat. It is a toxic gas that can build up in homes and cause death to the occupants, but it is difficult to detect because it is odorless, tasteless and invisible. Fortunately, as a homeowner in Texas, there are steps you can...
Understanding the one bite rule
Several in San Antonio may serve as proof that dogs are man's best friends. At the same time, they are also man's responsibility. Just as one would be liable for his or her own actions (as well as those of his or her minor children, in many cases), so too are they...
What does it mean to settle a case?
When you suffer because of someone else's negligence, you may decide to take them to court in Texas. You may have suffered injuries, lost time at work and had emotional strain due to the incident. Once you begin working on your case, your attorney may advise you that...
What duty of care to you owe to visitors?
You would hope that no one that visits your property in San Antonio ever suffers an injury while there. As you are responsible for the condition of your property, you are likewise responsible for the safety of any of those who enter it. You might understand and accept...
Safety tips for home swimming pools
While home pools are definitely fun, they also post a safety risk. This is especially true for people with young kids in the home, who often entertain guests of the same age who may not be the greatest swimmers. Ensuring safety is preserved is crucial in this case,...
Explaining the express negligence doctrine
Certain property owners in San Antonio typically understand that select features of their properties or activities offered therein can present a risk to guests. Thus, they often seek to indemnify themselves from responsibility for accidents and injuries through...
What do you mean parking lots are dangerous places?
How many times have you been to the grocery store, your local mall or some other establishment with a public parking lot? You've probably been to numerous parking lots too many times to count and probably didn't think there was any danger. After all, what could...
What is the attractive nuisance doctrine?
Just because the weather is getting colder does not mean that your kids will still not want to go play outside. You likely do not want to keep them cooped up in the house, either. San Antonio's many neighborhoods offer plenty of outdoor activities for kids to enjoy....