In Montana, when someone sustains an injury on another person’s property, questions often arise regarding liability. Homeowner’s insurance can indeed be a crucial factor in these situations. Understanding the nuances of when homeowner’s insurance might be responsible...
Premises Liability
If I trip on my neighbor’s sidewalk, who is responsible?
Navigating Missoula’s sidewalks is essential for pedestrian safety, but when accidents occur, determining liability can be complex. If you have tripped on your neighbor’s sidewalk, understanding the responsible party involves considering several factors, such as the...
Are businesses required to clear snow or face penalties?
Missoula’s winter can bring about challenging conditions with unpredictable snowfall and icy surfaces, posing potential hazards for both pedestrians and drivers. For business owners, understanding your responsibilities in clearing snow from your property is crucial,...
Can I be injured by a defective deck?
Many people enjoy spending time on a deck to relax and take in the scenery with their friends. However, not all decks are safe and those that have a design, construction, or maintenance defect can cause serious injuries. Defects and injuries A deck that is not...
Should I seek medical help following a minor slip-and-fall?
Slip-and-fall accidents can happen in a retail store, an apartment building, or even your own home. However, if you are on someone else’s property when the accident occurs, you may file a lawsuit to recover damages from property owners, store owners, landlords, and...
If I’m hurt at a business, can they just waive me away?
If you are injured at a business in Missoula, Montana, you may wonder if the business can simply dismiss your claim and deny any responsibility for your damages. The answer depends on the circumstances of your injury and the legal duty of care that the business owes...
Tragedy narrowly averted at Montana ski resort
As reported by The Missoulian about a month ago, a father and his four-year-old son were at a ski resort in the Lolo National Forest, riding on a chairlift, when the chair swung violently, hit a tower, and threw the child overboard. The father claims his son sustained...
Slips and falls may greet holiday shoppers
The holiday shopping season is about to start and retail stores are expecting more in-store shopping. The share of consumer-planned holiday shopping, after a long decline, went up this year for in-store shopping. More shoppers mean more crowded store aisles and a...
Premises liability and proving negligence
At some point in most days, most Montana residents will enter property owned by others. Whether it is the private property of an individual, a retail store or a government building, you are likely under the impression that it is safe to walk on and be present on the...
Pursuing damages after slipping or falling at a hotel pool
Summer is the most popular time of the year for vacations, and many Montana residents enjoy visiting hotels with pools. Relaxing at the pool is often one of the things people most look forward to on vacation. Everyone hopes for a safe and healthy vacation, but...