Parents entrust daycare facilities with their most precious responsibility: the safety of their children. When a daycare worker fails to provide adequate supervision and a child is injured as a result, the facility and its staff may be held legally responsible. Florida law imposes a high standard of care on… Continue reading Daycare Worker Leaves Child Unattended Near Playground Equipment
Continue ReadingChild Falls From Unsecured Balcony at Apartment Complex
Balcony falls are among the most catastrophic injuries children sustain in residential settings. When an apartment complex fails to maintain safe balcony railings, balusters, or guardrails, the consequences can be life-altering or fatal. Florida premises liability law holds property owners accountable when dangerous conditions cause foreseeable harm to tenants and… Continue reading Child Falls From Unsecured Balcony at Apartment Complex
Continue ReadingStaying Safe at Florida Hotels: Know Your Rights
According to the latest figures, Florida welcomed 140.6 million visitors in 2023. Domestic visitor numbers are at an all-time high, surpassing 129 million. People come for different reasons but of course, they all need accommodation. However, not all stays are as carefree as expected. At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, we… Continue reading Staying Safe at Florida Hotels: Know Your Rights
Continue ReadingWhat is the Res Ipsa Loquitur Doctrine and How Can it Affect My Premise Liability Case in Florida?
It is a foundational principle of Florida premises liability law that only people who are at fault must pay compensation to victims. Generally, this means that the person who owned or occupied the property must have been careless in how they maintained it, and the burden is on the injured… Continue reading What is the Res Ipsa Loquitur Doctrine and How Can it Affect My Premise Liability Case in Florida?
Continue ReadingWays to improve nightclub and bar security
Many bar and nightclub owners in Florida are so busy running their businesses that they may forget that it is their duty to protect their patrons from certain hazards and security issues. One major risk that many alcohol-serving establishments encounter is when inebriated customers start fights and brawls. Bar and… Continue reading Ways to improve nightclub and bar security
Continue ReadingCan I sue if I am injured while staying at a vacation rental?
Instead of staying at a hotel in Florida for your vacation, you decided to stay at a short-term home rental that you found on a travel site to save some money. During your stay, you slipped and fell on the steps and broke your leg. Now you are wondering if… Continue reading Can I sue if I am injured while staying at a vacation rental?
Continue ReadingHow can I protect myself against premises liability claims?
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 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
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