We are spending more time than ever with our families at home this summer. For many in Florida, that means a lot of time by the pool. Our home and…
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,…
read moreEvery owner of a property, whether commercial or residential, has an obligation to make sure that the premises are reasonably safe and secure for anyone who enters. This can mean…
read moreOne of our recent posts covered the surprisingly high number of children who drown in swimming pool accidents in the United States. Drowning accidents kill nearly 400 kids every year.…
read moreLast week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned American parents that around 390 children drown in swimming pools annually. Here in Florida, where swimming pools are a summer necessity,…
read moreFew Americans encounter dangerous dogs as often as our mail carriers. According to a press release from the United States Postal Service, nearly 6,000 mail carriers suffered dog bite injuries…
read moreCommunities all over Florida hold safety events to teach children and inexperienced swimmers about the dangers of swimming pools. The events are geared toward preventing drowning and other swimming related…
read moreA Florida family recently encountered a nightmare scenario while shopping at their local pet store. Shortly after a mother and her three children approached other shoppers to talk about their…
read moreA small religious school in Ohio used several dozen middle and high school aged students and other volunteers to gut a former YMCA building. Unfortunately, the building contained asbestos-filled materials…
read moreIn Florida, sooner or later everyone will be given the opportunity to go swimming. Swimming pools and beaches are abundant. Unfortunately, with the opportunity to swim comes the risk of…
read moreAccidents happen. While that saying may always be true, it does not excuse us from taking steps to reduce preventable deaths. According to the Bureau of Vital Statistics, Florida has…
read moreThe World Trade Center bombing was an unprecedented event that claimed more than 2,700 lives that day and affected countless others. The full cost of that attack may still be…
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