What is vicarious liability?
Generally, business owners can be held liable for injuries that customers incur at their premises if the premises have not been properly maintained. But what happens if an employee injures a customer, and the injury doesn’t occur on their employer’s property? Could...
4 elements of a warning label
Manufacturers should provide consumers with an effective warning label to ensure the safe use of their products. If a manufacturer fails to do so and a consumer is injured, they may be in legal trouble. Here are four elements of a warning label: 1. Clarity A warning...
2 reasons trespassers could sue after injuries
As a property owner, you want to protect yourself from lawsuits due to injuries on that property. Many owners assume that only people who are allowed to be on the property at the time would have the right to sue. In other words, someone who is trespassing was never...
Are you always responsible for falls in your store?
As a store owner, you certainly don’t want anyone to get hurt on your property. But imagine that someone slips and falls and suffers an injury. They tell you that they are going to sue you because the injury happened on your property, so you must be responsible. They...
Drivers continue to cut off semitrucks
You often hear that in a rear-end accident, the “following driver” is at fault. The idea behind this theory is that drivers are always supposed to maintain adequate following distances so that they can stop in time to avoid a crash. If a driver fails to do so, then...
What if your company’s products are inherently dangerous?
Companies have an obligation to attempt to make products that do not unreasonably risk the safety of the public. Products are supposed to be designed safely and manufactured to a standard that is high enough that they can be used, as intended, without resulting in...
Mississippi’s negligence laws matter in a trucking accident claim
Trucking companies may be liable for a car accident when their drivers are at fault or when the company is negligent in hiring, training or vehicle maintenance. Factors such as improper loading, driver fatigue and failure to comply with regulations can also contribute...
Who can sell marijuana in Mississippi?
Many states have begun legalizing recreational marijuana. However, Mississippi is not one of them. This means it is still one of the states with relatively strict marijuana laws. It may eventually catch up to states like Michigan or Colorado, but it’s hard to...
Which industries have the highest asbestos exposure?
Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, was once widely used in various industries due to its heat resistance and durability. However, it was largely banned upon discovery that asbestos exposure can lead to serious health risks, including mesothelioma, lung cancer...
How federal banking regulations have slowed the Green Rush
The law is a fluid, ever-changing reality. Lawmakers enact new statutes to impose restrictions on behavior as issues arise in society, and they sometimes take old statutes off the books when they are no longer relevant or effective. One of the areas that has...
Can the courts enforce the terms of a business contract?
Businesses that routinely secure services or materials from other companies typically have contracts in place outlining the specific terms of their arrangement. That way, if either party deviates from the agreement, it is possible to hold them accountable for their...
How can your company handle construction defect claims?
It’s natural to feel overwhelmed or stressed when faced with a construction defect lawsuit. However, it’s crucial to remain calm and keep a clear mind to make informed decisions throughout the process. This enables you to put your company’s interests first as you...
Voluntary recalls can minimize product liability claims
Manufacturing a product is often a viable way for a company to generate revenue. But, it must be remembered that each retail sale translates to some degree of company liability. Even highly-successful organizations can end up in the red when a few bad weeks at a...