Category Archives: Premises Liability
Securing Your Home and Vehicles Around the Holidays
The holidays can be an exciting time, but they can also be stressful. Many people travel, going from one place to another to visit family and friends. Some people drive for hours or spend a lot of time in an airplane to get to their destinations on time. Unfortunately, with so many people not… Read More »
When a Lack of Security Leads to Premises Liability
When you go onto someone’s property as a guest, you expect that you will be safe. You don’t think about getting mugged or assaulted. However, this can happen even in the safest of neighborhoods. Without proper security, you could become a victim of crime and suffer serious injuries. When you think of premises liability,… Read More »
Premises Liability Lawsuits Filed After Florida Gas Explosion
Most people have never been victims of explosions unless they fought in a war. However, many Florida residents were injured in an explosion, and they weren’t even military members. They were ordinary civilians, going about their day, when a gas valve was left open in an abandoned pizza place. This caused a massive explosion… Read More »
Amazon Driver Attacked by 2 Dogs
Delivery drivers face dangers on their routes every day. One of the most common ones is mean dogs. Dogs are known to attack postal workers and delivery drivers. Dog bites are a type of premises liability issue that often results in serious injuries. A Florida woman can attest to this fact. The 56-year-old Amazon… Read More »
Man Receives $240,000 in Florida Slip and Fall Case
Grocery stores are supposed to be safe for customers. Nobody expects that they will suffer serious injuries while shopping, but it sometimes happens, unfortunately. Spills are common in stores, which means customers are likely to slip and fall. This was what happened to a delivery man in Florida. The 29-year-old man fell on spilled… Read More »
Woman, Busch Gardens Equally to Blame in Florida Premises Liability Case
Premises liability occurs when a person—a visitor or patron—is injured while at someone’s home or a place of business. Most premises liability cases involve slips and falls, but they can involve a variety of situations, such as falling objects, dog bites and inadequate security. A woman sued Busch Gardens after she was injured in… Read More »
Possible Premises Liability Claims Due to COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has changed our way of life in many ways. Millions have lost their jobs. Schools have shut down. Worldwide, hundreds of thousands have died and more than 5 million people have contracted the disease. As all 50 states have started to reopen after residents were forced to shelter in place for… Read More »
Florida Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Plaintiff in Slip and Fall Case
On March 29th, 2017, the Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal ruled in favor of a plaintiff in a slip and fall case. The case, McNabb v. Bay Village Club Condominium Association, Inc., provides a good window into how Florida courts handle slip and fall cases. More specifically, this case turned on the issue… Read More »
Were You Injured in a Swimming Pool Accident? Learn More About Your Legal Rights
Backyard and commercial swimming pools are a common sight across the Sunshine State. This is no surprise as Florida offers some of the country’s best conditions for swimming. While swimming can obviously be both fun and refreshing, it is also important to recognize the inherent risks that come with being in and around a… Read More »
Were You Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident?
In Florida, all property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises in reasonably safe conditions for invited guests. The failure to do so may be considered negligent and it can lead to innocent victims suffering serious injuries. Victims can recover compensation from the negligent property owner by bringing a premises liability claim…. Read More »
