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Don’t let a lack of railings on your stairway be your downfall

08 September 2015

A plumber visited my new house to repair a water leak in my upstairs bathroom. He fell from the second... story of my house and claims that he fell because I did not have stair railings. I have not yet had my railings installed as they are quite expensive and I am still saving for this. We have however been using the house for a few months without the railings and without incident. The plumber is now threatening to sue me for damages. Can he do this?

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Slip and fall… Who is liable?

25 June 2013

It has become the popular perception that if you fall while on someone else’s property you can sue. The reality... is that the law requires a quid pro quo from property owners and the public. Property owners must take reasonable care in minimizing or preventing harm occurring to people passing through their premises and the general public equally, must take reasonable and appropriate care when entering into, walking across and leaving another’s premises.

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Road accident injuries: Do I have a claim?

22 November 2012

The RAF Act has been amended with the amendments substantially impacting on all claims arising from motor vehicle accidents which... occurred after 1 August 2008, and resulting in many victims being unsure of whether they can claim from the RAF or not. To help clarify some of the implications of the amendments, we broadly explain what loss or damage can be claimed for under the Act.

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Dog owner beware! Dog bites can be expensive

19 June 2012

Everybody has heard of someone who has been bitten by a dog. This is no accusation directed at dogs as... owner irresponsibility is often the main cause of the attack. Correctly, one must then look at the liability of the owner to determine whether the actions of the dog are attributable to the owner or not. It must also be considered whether the liability of the owner is unlimited and whether there are defences available to the owner in the case of a dog attack. Prevention however remains the best defence and dog owners can limit their risk for liability by ensuring that their dogs pose no threat for others.

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