On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC | Mar 26, 2020 | Premises Liability
The legal concept of comparative negligence is a fancy way of saying is that more than one person can hold partial responsibility for a situation that hurts someone. Comparative negligence, also sometimes called contributory fault, can sometimes impact personal injury...
On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC | Mar 24, 2020 | Inadequate Security, Negligent Security, Premises Liability
While going out to bars can be fun, you never know who is going to be there. There may be the danger of assault while you are visiting local businesses. If you are the victim of a crime, is there anyone at fault other than the perpetrator? You may be suffering from...
On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC | Mar 6, 2020 | Premises Liability
Sexual assaults are distressingly common on universities and college campuses throughout the United States. A 2015 survey indicated that one out of every 10 students has experienced sexual violence since starting college — and up to 90% of those are from someone...
On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC | Mar 5, 2020 | Premises Liability
You lay down in bed at night, closing your eyes and anticipating a nice night’s sleep before work tomorrow. You never consider that you could get woken up in the middle of the night by the sound of breaking glass or a shattering doorframe as someone breaks into your...
On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC | Feb 25, 2020 | Premises Liability
Assault can be a traumatic experience that leaves physical and emotional scars. While it can happen anywhere, it may be more common to see this violent behavior in bars and night clubs where drug and alcohol consumption may be prevalent. If a patron assaulted you in...
On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC | Jan 27, 2020 | Premises Liability
You’ve checked into your hotel for your vacation. You’re excited to explore and have a fun time with your family. Then, something unimaginable happens. You become the victim of a crime or accident right at the hotel, the very place you thought you would be safe. What...
On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC | Dec 13, 2019 | Premises Liability
On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC posted in Premises Liability on Friday, December 13, 2019. Georgia residents who believe they have good grounds for a premises liability claim should hear about one case that has made news in New Hampshire. In December 2019, a...
On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC | Dec 6, 2019 | Premises Liability
When property or business owners do not take reasonable care of the premises, they could be found guilty of negligence. In 2017, more than 50,000 cases involving personal injury were filed. Property and business owners in Georgia may be interested in learning how they...
On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC | Nov 7, 2019 | Premises Liability
Many Georgia residents enjoy going to amusement parks each year. However, thrill rides can be dangerous. For example, a new report finds that a Florida zip line operator failed to perform a safety check on a 10-year-old boy’s harness before he went on the ride...
On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC | Oct 30, 2019 | Premises Liability
Carving pumpkins for Halloween is a fall tradition for many Georgia families, but it must be done carefully as the implements used are extremely sharp. A Colorado woman learned this lesson the hard way in October 2018 when she suffered a serious hand injury while...
