Halloween is not just about dressing up and collecting treats; it can be a treacherous night for many. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reported a…
read morePublic events in Florida, from vibrant festivals and bustling concerts to exciting amusement park visits, bring joy and entertainment to many. However, accidents can occur unexpectedly. When individuals are injured…
read morePickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States with 36.5 million players and counting. South Florida boasts 770 pickleball locations out of the over 10,000 nationwide.…
read moreGovernor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 837 into law on March 24, 2023, changing the landscape of Florida’s civil litigation and revising Florida tort law in the most significant manner…
read moreA legal standard is a set of guiding principles based on government-enacted laws. Standard jury instructions are meant to guide the jury in what to look for during a premises…
read moreSome of the most serious premises liability cases are due to inadequate security, insufficient lighting, broken locks, and similar forms of property owner negligence. A negligent security claim arises when…
read moreA Florida appellate court recently determined that an unpainted speed bump in an apartment complex was not a dangerous condition as a matter of law. In doing so, the court…
read moreAfter an accident occurs on or with another individual’s property, the property owner may take steps to ensure the accident does not happen again. Under Florida rule F.S. §90.407, these…
read moreProperty owners and persons or entities occupying premises open to the public or to customers have a responsibility to provide adequate security on their premises. The degree of security that…
read moreSome may be shocked to learn that more people are injured every year from falling than they are injured from motor vehicle crashes. Falls at home and work are the…
read moreOne of the most frequent causes of workplace injuries is “slips, trips, and falls,” accounting for sixteen percent of all of total claims, according to InsuranceJournal.com. The average compensation for…
read moreFor South Florida residents, staycations are often a welcome break from our everyday routines. We live in such a beautiful city with an abundance of unique areas, it’s easy to…
read moreAdding amenities to the outdoor areas of your home can be exciting. The prospect of increasing the value of your home while also creating a place for entertainment and relaxation…
read moreWhen you attend a theme park such as Universal Studios in Orlando, you may expect to be somewhat frightened by rides, or maybe even feel sick after riding a rollercoaster,…
read moreWith the holiday season just around the corner, many families are gearing up to host special events and holiday parties over the next few months. During the whirlwind of the…
read moreFootball season is almost here, which means that fans across the country are getting their team’s colors on and ready for a fun-filled Fall of intense games and rivalries. Along…
read moreAirbnb premises liability looks to be a hot topic heading into 2018. In 2017, Florida became the second most popular state, following California, for Airbnb usage as a way for…
read moreWild animal liability is one area of premises liability that property owners may not realize can affect them and lead to a personal injury claim. In the state of Florida,…
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