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
Continue ReadingLosing A Loved One Is A Nightmare
When someone you love is unexpectedly taken from you, the pain can be unbearable. When the loss is the result of someone else’s negligence or intentional misdeeds, it can add a layer of directed anger on top of what you are already experiencing in your grief. There is no harder… Continue reading Losing A Loved One Is A Nightmare
Continue ReadingPremises Liability And Pokémon Go
Property owners owe a duty of care to guests on their premises. They are required to address any known maintenance or safety issues that could cause injury. They are also expected to address unsafe conditions that they should have known about, regardless of whether or not they actually did. Pokémon… Continue reading Premises Liability And Pokémon Go
Continue ReadingHow can I keep my hotel guests safe from accidents?
As a hotel owner in Florida, you are probably concerned about increasing the amount of business your establishment gets. However, you should be more interested in keeping your guests safe. Accidents can have a negative impact on the health of your business, its reputation and the health and safety of… Continue reading How can I keep my hotel guests safe from accidents?
Continue ReadingLandlords, tenants and apartment building hazards
Apartment building accidents are a common source of injury for many people. Dangerous conditions often exist in these structures, leading to slip-and-falls, concussions and other types of accidents that can affect the overall safety of tenants. At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, LLP, one of the questions we know you have,… Continue reading Landlords, tenants and apartment building hazards
Continue ReadingThe Risk Of Drowning
The death of an 8-year-old boy, suffered after an accident in a cruise ship swimming pool, is a terrible tragedy. Swimming pools, water parks and other aquatic attractions are commonplace in Florida. Hotels, resorts and cruise ships use them to lure tourists from all over the world. While the water… Continue reading The Risk Of Drowning
Continue ReadingI fell in my apartment building – can I sue my landlord?
Accidents are quite common occurrences in apartment buildings in Florida. If you are wondering if you can sue your landlord after falling in your apartment building, you may be surprised to learn that there are certain hazards and dangerous conditions that your landlord can be held responsible for if he… Continue reading I fell in my apartment building – can I sue my landlord?
Continue ReadingSlip and falls – how can I protect my tenants?
You own an apartment complex in Miami-Dade and you have been diligent in making all repairs and handling tenant concerns in a timely manner. Unfortunately, one of your tenants slipped and fell in a common hallway and now you find yourself wondering – how can I protect my tenants from… Continue reading Slip and falls – how can I protect my tenants?
Continue ReadingThe hidden dangers of public pools
As summer approaches, more and more people find refuge from the heat in public swimming pools. However, both public and private pools come with risks – especially to children. Drowning is the leading cause of death among young kids, and Florida has the highest rate in the nation of drowning… Continue reading The hidden dangers of public pools
Continue ReadingClear links between long hours and mistakes in the medical profession
Medical malpractice is an ever-looming threat for doctors, nurses and other health care professionals. Hospitals and insurers invest millions of dollars into strategies for minimizing mistakes. Yet for many practitioners, the greatest risk of error comes from the nature of shift work. Studies show that long hours and nighttime shifts… Continue reading Clear links between long hours and mistakes in the medical profession
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