Category Archives: Premises Liability
The Recreational Use Statute Trap: Why Injured Tennesseans May Have No Remedy on Public Land
By Lauren Scieszinski Morse, Attorney at Law Tennessee is full of beautiful places to hike, swim, boat, fish, camp, sightsee, and enjoy the outdoors. From state parks and lakes to trails, greenways, and public recreation areas, Tennesseans are encouraged to get outside and use public spaces. But there is a legal trap many people… Read More »
Why Big Box Stores Can Be Dangerous for Knoxville Shoppers
Most Knoxville shoppers visit big box stores without giving much thought to their safety. However, the reality is that large retail stores can present a variety of hazards that can lead to serious injuries for unsuspecting shoppers in Knoxville. From crowded aisles and falling merchandise to slippery floors and poorly maintained parking lots, accidents… Read More »
Were You Injured While Staying in a Rental Cabin in Gatlinburg and You Don’t Know What to Do?
Staying in a rental cabin can be a relaxing getaway, but when something goes wrong, it can quickly turn into a stressful and painful experience. Whether you were injured due to unsafe conditions, poor maintenance, or a hidden hazard, you may be unsure what steps to take next after being injured in a rental… Read More »
Hidden Dangers in Gatlinburg Rental Cabins: What Rental Cabin Injury Victims Should Watch For This Summer
Rental cabins in and around Gatlinburg offer a relaxing getaway, but they are not always as safe as they appear. Many Knoxville rental cabin guests assume that rental cabins are properly maintained, but hidden hazards can lead to serious injuries. When a rental cabin injury occurs, it can quickly turn a vacation into a… Read More »
Knoxville Premises Liability Cases: What Are They?
Knoxville personal injury victims sometimes learn about premises liability law only after a serious tragedy occurs on someone else’s property. One example came in 2020 when the family of a toddler filed a lawsuit after the child drowned at a Knoxville hotel pool the prior year. According to local news reports covering the lawsuit,… Read More »
New Year, New Me? Find Out How You Can Protect Your Personal Safety and Your Rights at Your New Gym as You Get Fit in the New Year
As the new year begins, many people in Knoxville are signing up for gym memberships and recommitting to fitness goals. Indeed, January is one of the busiest months for gyms, fitness studios, and training facilities, with new members filling weight rooms, locker rooms, and group classes. However, while focusing on health and wellness is… Read More »
Carbon Monoxide Leak At Milligan University
A carbon monoxide leak at Milligan University’s Steve Lacy Fieldhouse recently sent more than 300 students and staff members to area hospitals, making it one of the largest mass exposure events in East Tennessee in recent memory. The leak, discovered on the morning of February 5, 2025, went undetected for an unknown period of… Read More »
Premises Liability Claims in Knoxville: What You Need to Know as a Knoxville Shopper
When a person in Knoxville decides to go shopping, whether it is for pleasure and leisure, or out of necessity, the last thing that they likely have on their mind is that they may be seriously injured at the store at which they intend to shop. Indeed, with many other things on their mind,… Read More »
Arson at Local Memphis Store Raises Questions about Rights of Customers under Tennessee Premises Liability Laws
Earlier this summer in July, a frightening and seemingly “out of nowhere” arson incident threatened the well-being and lives of local store staff and customers at a commercial store in Memphis, Tennessee, and a community now asks what rights and options customers have when it comes to being injured by criminal acts on business… Read More »
Rental Home Guests’ Premises Liability Lawsuit Over Vine in Driveway Revived, Case against Airbnb Host to Continue
Earlier this year, the Georgia Court of Appeals unanimously reversed a Georgia lower court’s determination that an Airbnb host was not liable for injuries his guests sustained in a parking area near the home where they were instructed to park. According to reports, in the case of Drucker v. Morgan, the Druckers, plaintiffs who… Read More »