Criminal assaults in parking lots are surprisingly common. Many people get into fights over parking spaces, near miss collisions, or aggressive tailgating. Even worse, some criminals hang out in parking lots, especially at night, before jumping unsuspecting customers. In October, a woman was beaten in a Walmart parking lot over a… Continue reading Were You Attacked in a Parking Lot?
Continue ReadingFlorida Nightclub Attacks and Injuries
The way fights in bars and clubs are depicted in movies would lead you to believe that everyone involved is a willing, even eager participant. In truth, most bar fights involve unwanted and unlooked for aggression from a single party. One study found that bar fights were twice as likely… Continue reading Florida Nightclub Attacks and Injuries
Continue Reading5 reasons why criminals target tourists
With its sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife, South Florida remains one of the busiest tourist destinations in the world – a fact well known among many local criminals. Indeed, all too often, tourists expecting to have the time of their lives find themselves the victims of physical assaults, muggings and… Continue reading 5 reasons why criminals target tourists
Continue ReadingWhat Is Negligent Security?
When a person is injured in an assault in a shopping center, resort, hotel or other public area, some may the blame on the perpetrator or society. However, the property owner may have some responsibility. Under Florida law, property owners are responsible for injuries caused by criminal attack if the… Continue reading What Is Negligent Security?
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