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How Does Driving Without a License Impact an Accident Claim?
Getting behind the wheel without a valid driver’s license is illegal in Kansas City, but what happens when an unlicensed driver is involved in an accident? Whether your license was suspended, expired, or you never obtained one in the first place, your licensing status can significantly complicate insurance claims and legal proceedings. Experienced car…
Understanding Negligent Security in Sexual Abuse Cases
Property owners have a fundamental duty to protect visitors, tenants, and customers from foreseeable harm—including sexual assault and abuse. When businesses, apartment complexes, hotels, or other property owners fail to implement adequate security measures, they may be held liable for attacks that occur on their premises. These cases can be complex, but a top-rated…
Can a Business Be Held Liable for Customer Sexual Abuse?
Customers have the right to feel safe when visiting restaurants, retail stores, gyms, and other businesses. When sexual assault occurs on business premises, it is often the result of inadequate security measures, poor lighting, isolated areas without surveillance, or other examples of negligence. Business owners who ignore safety risks or fail to implement reasonable…
Risk of Sexual Abuse in Group Homes
Vulnerable adults and children in group homes deserve safe, nurturing environments. Unfortunately, inadequate supervision, poor staff training, and insufficient background checks create opportunities for sexual abuse to occur in these residential facilities. When group homes fail to protect their residents, they deserve to be held accountable for the long-term trauma sustained by victims and…
Can a Hotel Be Held Responsible for Sexual Assault?
Hotels market themselves as safe havens for travelers, but inadequate security measures can turn what should be a secure environment into a dangerous situation. Sexual assaults at hotels often result from preventable security failures such as broken door locks, inadequate lighting in parking areas, a lack of surveillance cameras, or failure to properly screen…