Category Archives: Premises Liability and Safety

Injury Attorney Explains Constructive Knowledge The term “constructive” is one that is used frequently in the law.  It is derived from the word “construe”.  When you hear the term constructive knowledge or constructive fraud what that means is that you … Continue reading →

Premises liability claims require proof that the owner or manager of the premises knew of the defect in the premises that caused the injury to you.  If, in fact, you have been injured as a result of some defect or … Continue reading →

Homeowners liability claims are not that common but when they do arise they can cause a great deal of anxiety.Homeowner’s insurance policies in the Fairfax, Virginia area, as is true in most jurisdictions, may cover most of these personal injury claims.  … Continue reading →

Slip and fall injuries are a frequent cause of liability for property owners in the Fairfax,Virginia area.  Property owners need to be vigilant as to irregularities in walking surfaces that might cause a person to fall.  Likewise, any change in … Continue reading →

Drowning-rip tides is a significant problem in many beaches across the United States.  The rip tide effect is essentially caused by a break in sandbars that are offshore allowing water that is washed on the shore side of the sandbar to then funnel through … Continue reading →

Power line injuries continue to be a devastating source of injury in many locales. The victim not having seen the overhead uninsulated line is generally a product of that persons own visual acuity, problems with depth perception, fatigue or forgetfulness. Other … Continue reading →

Diving accidents in swimming pools and other facilities have decreased dramatically over the years principally due to the enhanced awareness of the dangers associated with diving and the fact that many pools have removed their diving boards. The general theories … Continue reading →

In analyzing swimming facility injuries there are a number of factors to be considered.State and local codes must be analyzed carefully to determine any and all requirements that may exist as far as: Fencing. The nature and characteristics of any gates. … Continue reading →

Chemical exposure injuries to some extent may be defined by the Material Safety Data Sheet for the product according to personal injury attorney Brien Roche .  The Material Safety Data Sheet is a result of legislation dealing with the Occupational … Continue reading →

Injury Attorney Brien Roche Injury attorney Brien Roche reports that one thing that distinguishes premises liability claims from other types of tort claims is that the party who is injured (the plaintiff) must prove that the property owner had notice … Continue reading →