Property owners have a legal duty to ensure their properties and grounds do not pose unreasonable risks to lawful visitors, guests, and customers. During the winter, many areas of the country experience snow and ice accumulation that can lead to slip and fall injuries. When such injuries occur, it may be difficult to determine...

When a person or party causes an injury or harm to another due to negligence, the injured party can often secure compensation through a personal injury claim. Some personal injury claims never make it to trial and end with an insurance claim or settlement negotiation, but more difficult cases can take months or even...

According to the Auto Insurance Center, the most dangerous states to drive in during snowy weather are the states bordering the Great Lakes: New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Ohio and Wisconsin generally see the highest numbers of fatal winter accidents, followed by Pennsylvania and New York. Several factors make these states...

When product manufacturers discover defects in their products or hazardous issues that could injure consumers or cause illnesses, those manufacturers have a duty to rectify the issue as soon as possible at no cost to the consumer. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture handle food-related recall information...