FAQ: If I am assaulted or robbed outside of an ATM, can the bank be held responsible?
Usually not, but there are certain situations where they would be. There is no clear cut answer to this question. The facts and circumstances will vary from case to case, so if you have been injured due to a robbery outside an ATM, you should contact the personal injury lawyers at Funk & Associates today.
Read MoreFAQ: What constitutes “hazardous conditions”?
A hazardous condition can be anything potentially dangerous or harmful to an individual. This could constitute any number of things including slippery floors, uneven floors, torn carpets, etc. Most property owners have a duty to keep the premises reasonably safe for people, including warning them of hazardous or potentially dangerous conditions on the premises. It
Read MoreEspañol FAQ: Si alguien se lastima mientras trabaja en su propiedad, ¿es responsable?
Tal vez. Depende de lo que estaban haciendo en ese momento. Como invitado, a alguien en su propiedad para beneficio mutuo se le debe un gran deber de cuidado. Esto significa que no solo tiene que advertir o hacer que la propiedad sea segura para ellos, sino que también tiene un mayor deber de inspección
Read MoreFAQ: How long does a hazard need to be present for a property owner to be found liable for injuries caused by that hazard?
There is no set amount of time that a hazardous condition must be present before an injury occurs. It is more a question of reasonableness and notice of that hazard to the property owner. Was the incident reasonably foreseeable? Did the property owner have actual or constructive notice of the hazardous condition before hand? These
Read MoreEspañol FAQ: Si alguien se lesiona en su propiedad, ¿es usted responsable?
Posiblemente, depende. Primero, tendría que determinar cuál era su estado como visitante en su propiedad. El estado de los visitantes determinará qué deberes les debía mientras estaban en la propiedad, y puede ayudar a determinar si tiene responsabilidad o no como propietario de la propiedad. Por lo general, a los visitantes invitados se les debe
Read MoreFAQ: If someone falls on a broken piece of a city sidewalk and is injured, can they sue the city?
You can always sue the city, the question is should you? It depends, on the facts of the incident and the damages you have suffered. Claims against the city are different than claims against individuals. There are prerequisites to suing the city, including putting them on notice, among others. In addition, damages may be capped
Read MoreEspañol FAQ: ¿Puede demandar a un propietario si cae en su propiedad?
Siempre puede demandar a cualquier persona por prácticamente cualquier cosa, la pregunta que realmente debería hacerse es: ¿debería? Si se cae en la casa de otra persona, primero debe considerar varias cosas antes de demandar: ¿se lesionó? Si es así, segundo: ¿el propietario de la vivienda tiene seguro de vivienda en la propiedad? O, si
Read MoreFAQ: If someone falls and hurts herself on a hotel’s premises, does she have any recourse against the hotel?
Maybe. It depends on the facts and circumstances surrounding the fall. Was there a hazardous condition present? Did the hotel know about the defect? Does the business have insurance or assets to recover from? What type of injury occurred? All of these questions and more would need to be answered first. If you have been
Read MoreEspañol FAQ: ¿Qué significa “lesión local”?
“Lesión en el establecimiento” suele ser un término que describe una lesión que ocurre en la propiedad de otra persona. Esto podría ser una lesión en un negocio, la casa de un amigo o cualquier otro lugar al que esté visitando o invitado. Los reclamos de responsabilidad de locales son muy complejos, por lo que
Read MoreFAQ: If I am visiting a friend’s house, and am attacked by their dog, can I pursue a claim?
Yes, you can pursue a claim. This is typically done through their homeowners or renters insurance. While it sounds easy, these claims are difficult and have several legal issues to investigate. Home owners and renters insurance policies generally exclude certain types of dogs, and sometimes, attacks in general. The insurance companies are in the business
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