Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)

• Gang Violence Increases Assault Injuries

  Staff Writer | October 19, 2006 8:14 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  A September article in The Seattle Times pointed out the disturbing upswing in gang violence recently in Seattle and across the country. The article reports that the number of gang-related assaults and cases investigated by the Seattle Police Department's gang unit has already surpassed the number of cases for all of last year. In the Seattle area alone, there are estimated to be 30 to 60 street...

• Elderly Beware

  Michael Myers | June 06, 2006 3:59 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  According to The Olympian newspaper, the Department of Social and Health Services has yanked a fairly new adult home care facility's license. The facility, opened in 2003, cares for five elderly clients. The facility was cited with,Failing to ensure one resident received prompt medical care with a change in condition and that another resident received glucose monitoring as ordered.Failing to...

• Homeowner's Insurance Covers More Than Just Your Home

  Michael Myers | May 25, 2006 3:35 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  Did you know that homeowner's insurance covers more than just your home? Homeowner's insurance usually covers liability claims, medical payments to a third party, and legal costs if a liability claim is brought against you. My last post talked about dog bites. Well, even if your family dog bites someone, your homeowner's insurance will likely pay their medical costs and your legal costs if...

• Dangerous Windows

  Michael Myers | May 12, 2006 9:45 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  The incidences of children falling from windows is higher than you would expect. According to the Riley Hospital for Children, about 5,000 children are injured every year from falling from windows. To ensure your children's safety, see these tips to prevent falls.Many young families live in apartment buildings and rental homes. You should make sure that the windows in your building are safe...

• Fusarium Keratitis - Dangerous Eye Infection

  Michael Myers | May 01, 2006 10:24 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  Everybody is talking about Fusarium Keratitis - but what is it? The American Optometric Association provides some insight. The symptoms of Fusarium Keratitis include:-Blurred Vision-Red and painful eye that does not improve when the contact lens is removed-Increased sensitivity to light-Excessive tearing or dischargeWe have been following this story for a few weeks now.Attorney Joseph...

• Landlords may be liable for slip and fall injuries

  Michael Myers | March 21, 2006 2:23 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  If you are renting your residence from someone else, they may be liable if you are injured on their property. Unfortunately, many landlords are not vigilant about maintaining safe premises for their tenants. Many renters experience delapidated stairways, dark stairwells, broken appliances, slippery walkways, and other dangerous conditions. These types of conditions can be especially hazardous...