The holiday season is here, bringing with it an increase in traffic and shoppers to establishments all over Florida. Holiday slip-and-falls are also at an all-time high, making personal safety a main concern. According to EHS Today, each year, 17,000 people die from slip-and-fall related accidents. This type of accident… Continue reading Holiday slip-and-fall hazards
Continue ReadingDangers of pepper spray misuse
Pepper spray is legal to carry in all 50 states. However, some states have limitations on how strong the spray is, how much is in the container, how old someone has to be to buy it and many others. Despite it being a powerful tool to protect yourself, it can… Continue reading Dangers of pepper spray misuse
Continue ReadingSafeguarding against hazardous conditions
Many people in Florida should make themselves aware of the potential dangers that may be lurking as the holiday season approaches. Many of the stores and establishments they will be visiting may not be as safe as they could be. In addition to the insides of these establishments posing some… Continue reading Safeguarding against hazardous conditions
Continue ReadingHalloween brings up premises liability issues
Halloween always brings excitement with it for kids or adults alike. Costumes, parties, trick-or-treating – it’s another great excuse to spend time together and get out into the neighborhood. But the nature of roaming busy streets and entering strangers’ yards isn’t exactly safe, but there are plenty of precautions your… Continue reading Halloween brings up premises liability issues
Continue ReadingBrutal parking lot assault leaves elderly man severely injured
Many businesses in Florida provide parking lots for their customers as an additional form of convenience for them patronizing their organizations. By providing this convenience, property owners have a duty to make sure that these structures remain safe from certain hazards, threats and dangerous conditions that can affect the safety… Continue reading Brutal parking lot assault leaves elderly man severely injured
Continue ReadingTips for avoiding back-to-school accidents for kids
It’s finally back-to-school season – an exciting time for parents as well as their kids! With classes and after-school activities ramping up again, parents should also begin to think about how to keep their children and teens safe and injury-free. Read on for more tips to kick the school year… Continue reading Tips for avoiding back-to-school accidents for kids
Continue ReadingWhat Causes Traffic Accidents?
In the aftermath of a car accident, it is not always clear what went wrong. People refer to car collisions as accidents, but they are often the natural result of poor decisions by drivers. Human errors come in many different forms, from passive mistakes like the failure to check mirrors,… Continue reading What Causes Traffic Accidents?
Continue ReadingAccident at Key West resort leaves tourist paralyzed
Hotels and resorts in Florida have a duty to protect their guests from foreseeable harm and dangerous conditions. However, even when appropriate measures are taken, resort accidents can still happen. Property owners can also be held liable for any incidents that occur on their property, especially those that stem from… Continue reading Accident at Key West resort leaves tourist paralyzed
Continue ReadingAccidents Involving Hotel Guests Are Generally Covered
All property owners have a duty of care to the visitors they invite onto their property. When it comes to businesses, like hotels, offering public accommodation there are additional rules and expectations about discrimination and access that private residences do not share. If a hotel fails to provide adequate security… Continue reading Accidents Involving Hotel Guests Are Generally Covered
Continue ReadingDangers of amusement park rides
The lure of amusement and theme parks is hard to ignore for many people in Florida. However, as fun and exciting as amusement parks may be, they are also full of dangers that can lead to injury and even death. According to the NY Times, amusement park guests have a… Continue reading Dangers of amusement park rides
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