Completing The Items On Your Honey-Do List May Prevent Injury-Related Legal Actions From Being Brought Against You
Michael Babboni
Premises Liability
Time management in one form or another is an essential tool to help one complete daily tasks. However, even with these instruments, there never seems to be enough time on any given day. Between work, school, and spending a minuscule minute with the family, there is not much gas left in the tank for anything else. Typically, the last thing on anyone's mind after a stressful week is taking care of the honey-do list of our significant other, but completing the tasks now can prove to be beneficial in the long run.Premises liability covers a broad range of topics, but it essentially just means that the owner of the property in which the incident occurs is responsible or at fault. The pile of limbs and other storm debris by the walkway needs to be cleared away as quickly as possible to prevent a party from tripping and falling. Of course, we would like to think that people have enough common sense to avoid areas such as these, but all it takes is for one instance to happen, and legal representation may be in your near future.
Loose or weakened boards on steps or floors, both indoors and out, are also culprits that can cause slip and fall accidents. Most of us have fallen at one time or another in our lifetime, and in many cases, it chalks up to nothing more than an embarrassing mishap with no injuries. However, if a guest steps on weak flooring and their foot becomes hung between materials, broken bones, lacerations, and contusions are all real possibilities. Not everyone will attempt to seek compensation from you, but it is sometimes necessary to offset the costs of medical and recovery bills. So, do yourself, friends, and neighbors a favor by nailing down loose boards or replacing rotten ones to keep anyone and everyone from being placed in an awkward predicament.
Clean up any pool toys or equipment immediately after use. Inviting friends over for barbecues, sunshine, and a dip in your swimming pool is a fun way that many St. Petersburg residents like to spend their weekend. Water and slippery surfaces are enough to have to worry about, so pick up scattered debris to avoid adding fuel to the fire. Falling in a pool is more dangerous than in the middle of the yard because hitting your head and landing in the water is a recipe for disaster. Concussions or traumatic brain injuries are sustainable, and severe damages can even lead to one losing their life. While you can not stop all slips from occurring, these actions will ensure that you tried.
Fix the weak spots in a kennel, fence, or pin to prevent your pooch from getting out and biting a guest. Dog owners are responsible for the actions of their pets. Even if the canines are fully domesticated and have never bitten before, the owners are still held accountable for the dog's behavior. Avoid procrastinating any longer, and with any luck, no dog bite injuries will occur on your property. A pet that feels threatened or fears that their owner is in danger may attack. Don't let them get into trouble for just doing their job, and instead, repair their kennel and keep them safely and securely locked away when guests come over.