Category Archives: Premises Liability
BWH Put Up a Long Fight for Dependency Benefits
On the third day of working for his new employer, an employee lost his life as he was reaching the premises of the business. The insurance company denied dependency benefits for his family, but Steve Welsh of Buzzell, Welsh & Hill put up a long fight to get them the coverage they were entitled… Read More »
Is a Georgia Restaurant Liable for a Slip and Fall Injury?
Accidents can happen in many different kinds of businesses in the Macon area, including in restaurants when you are dining with friends or family, or picking up takeout food. Slips and falls in particular can be common in restaurants since there are frequently liquid spills in walking areas from food and drink spills. Restrooms… Read More »
What Is an Attractive Nuisance? Understanding the Attractive Nuisance Doctrine
Public and private property owners have a general duty to keep their property reasonably safe for all visitors, whether they are welcome, unwelcome, expected, or unexpected. When the visitor is a child, maintaining a safe premises can become more critical. Under a legal concept known as the attractive nuisance doctrine, property owners may be… Read More »
Negligence Can Lead To Electrical Fires In The Home
In late September, the community of Macon, Georgia mourned the death of a woman who was killed in a house fire. Reports indicate that the fire started in the attic of her home, and was due to an electrical problem. Every year, there are an estimated 30,000 electrical fires in U.S. homes – especially… Read More »