Premises Liability

You expect stores to stack products safely when they invite you inside to shop. When merchandise falls from shelves and causes injury, Kentucky law allows responsibility to fall on the store if unsafe conditions and lack of reasonable care played a role. Stores must...

Property owners deal with many weather challenges in Kentucky. Snow and ice create real risks, and you may wonder when a property owner becomes responsible for injuries. Clear rules help you understand what conditions allow a claim. How natural accumulation affects...

If you slipped and fell in a Louisville store and think you share some of the blame, you can still recover compensation. Kentucky law doesn’t block your claim when responsibility is shared; it simply adjusts how much money you can receive. Here’s how that works and...

Parking lots might look harmless, but they are one of the most common places where injuries occur. Under Kentucky law, property owners have a responsibility to keep their parking lots safe for the public. If they fail to do so, they may be held liable for accidents...

As a property owner, you have a legal responsibility to maintain a safe environment. If someone becomes injured on your property, you may initially think of it as his or her responsibility. However, what you should know is that you have a responsibility to all guests...

Dram shop laws hold businesses that sell alcohol accountable for the actions of their intoxicated patrons. These laws are in place to deter establishments from over-serving alcohol and reduce alcohol-related accidents and injuries. In Kentucky, the dram shop law has...