If you’re older and your balance isn’t what it used to be or if you’re a person of any age with mobility issues, you may not be able to keep yourself from falling if you slip or trip on something. You may take extra precautions, watch where you’re walking and perhaps...
Premises Liability
Big change to Florida slip-and-fall law
Whether you're strolling into KFC or browsing the aisles at Walmart, sustaining a serious and potentially life-altering injury is the last thing you expect. Yet, slip-and-fall injuries are quite common and can lead to medical bills, lost wages and a range of personal...
Premises liability, safety and railroad crossings in Florida
There are premises liability laws in place in Florida to provide for the safety of the population. Designed to address a wide variety of issues and situations, these laws will run the gamut from providing proper security to making certain that the lighting is...
Florida law on liability for injuries suffered due to dog bites
There are numerous aspects to premises liability in Florida. Often it is linked to some form of dangerous condition or issue on the property, but an owner is also liable if a dog on the person's property bites someone. Those who have suffered injuries from a dog bite...
Mother sues daycare in car accident death of her daughter
It is not unusual for people to be injured or even killed in Florida because of a negligent property owner failing to properly maintain his or her property. Often, this might happen because of a slip and fall accident or some other occurrence that can arise in a...
What is the law for hazardous conditions of pits and holes in FL?
It's not uncommon in Florida for repairs to be underway on both residential and business properties. During the course of these projects, a pit or hole might be left open as the work is being done. Although it's often necessary for this to be the case, that does not...
Seeking compensation after dog bites in Florida
The warm climate and benefits of living in Tampa and throughout Florida are known to residents and visitors from around the world. With an endless array of outdoor activities to pursue, it's no wonder that the state is a well-known travel destination. Along with that,...
What is the law for premises liability in a business in Florida?
When a person in Florida suffers injuries due to a wet floor or for some other reason while in an establishment, the question will automatically turn to how the law works in such a situation. Understanding the state statute when it comes to slip-and-fall accidents is...
Premises liability and drowning accidents
Florida is known for its warm weather and outdoor activities throughout the year. Many people have pools in their homes or communities. While many owners and overseers are vigilant about proper safety practices when it comes to a pool, there is still a large number of...
$64.5 million verdict in Florida personal injury suit
Tampa readers may have read about the $64.5 million verdict in a recent local lawsuit involving a serious construction accident. Filed by a construction worker who was nearly killed when a prefabricated building fell on him at a construction site in 2009, the lawsuit...