On Behalf of Colley Shroyer Abraham | Apr 29, 2019 | Premises Liability
Whether arriving for work, going shopping or taking care of business matters, Ohio residents may use parking lots at any time of the day or night. With distractions like cellphones, to-do lists and deadlines, they may not always be aware of their surroundings. In...
On Behalf of Colley Shroyer Abraham | Feb 7, 2018 | Premises Liability
Owners of restaurants and bars in Ohio must maintain safe and secure premises. Neglecting important safety practices such as cleaning wet spills immediately and also putting out warning signs can lead to slip-and-fall accidents — often causing severe injuries. A...
On Behalf of Colley Shroyer Abraham | May 29, 2017 | Premises Liability
The victim of a nightclub shooting has sued the owners of the establishment where the incident took place. He claims that the owners failed to prevent guests from entering the nightclub with guns. The claim states that the man suffers from disfigurement and...
On Behalf of Colley Shroyer Abraham | Apr 13, 2017 | Premises Liability
Reportedly, a lawsuit has been filed against several companies because of the injuries suffered by a customer at one store. A slip-and-fall accident could cost Winn-Dixie and other entities, including Pepsico. In Ohio, when someone is injured because of a slip and...
On Behalf of Colley Shroyer Abraham | Feb 21, 2017 | Premises Liability
Premises liability is a tort theory of liability that is premised on “negligence.” The vast majority of tort-related cases are outgrowths from negligence. Negligence mostly holds that victims are entitled to compensation if they were injured due to the...
On Behalf of Colley Shroyer Abraham | Jul 17, 2016 | Premises Liability
If you have ever suffered an injury that has sent you to the doctor, chances are you have been asked by the nurse if the injury was related to any specific event. They may have asked if your injury was work related or if it was the result of a car accident. If you...
On Behalf of Colley Shroyer Abraham | Jun 17, 2016 | Premises Liability
Generally speaking, federal, state and local government bodies are protected against personal injury claims through sovereign immunity. Historically, this meant that individuals could not file personal injury claims or recover damages from government entities for...
On Behalf of Colley Shroyer Abraham | Feb 19, 2016 | Premises Liability
People throughout Ohio enjoy a variety of recreational activities throughout the year. For hiking, riding horses and hunting, thousands of landowners give permission to others to enjoy recreation on their properties. Unfortunately, sometimes a recreational user will...
On Behalf of Colley Shroyer Abraham | Nov 30, 2015 | Premises Liability
If you suffer serious injuries in an accident in a grocery store, shopping mall or other location, you might have a right to make a claim against the property owner for compensation. Generally, liability on the part of the owner would depend upon your ability to prove...
On Behalf of Colley Shroyer Abraham | Oct 16, 2015 | Premises Liability
If there is one thing Ohio residents love, it’s their sports. With the Browns, Bengals, Cavaliers, Indians, Reds, Crew and Blue Jackets, plus a national championship-winning college football team, you can find just about everything you could want in this state....