Property owners in Florida should take some time to ensure their buildings are safe and secure for their visitors and residents. Accidents can happen when they are least expected. People who end up sustaining injuries from those incidents may decide to pursue legal action against property owners that could have… Continue reading How can I protect myself against premises liability claims?
Continue ReadingApartment building safety tips for the New Year
With the arrival of a new year comes new concerns for many residents in Florida. Apartment security incidents and fires are on the rise. People who are in search of new homes may be attracted to apartment complexes that have swimming pools and other amenities for their entertainment. As important… Continue reading Apartment building safety tips for the New Year
Continue ReadingHoliday slip-and-fall hazards
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 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 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 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 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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