Slip and fall accidents in hotel lobbies are among the most common premises liability claims in Florida, particularly given the state’s year-round rainfall and high volume of tourism. When a hotel fails to warn guests of wet or slippery floor conditions — through the use of wet floor signs, barriers,… Continue reading Slip on Wet Hotel Lobby Floor With No Warning Sign
Continue ReadingFactors that contribute to senior slip-and-fall accidents
Slip-and-fall accidents are a leading cause of injury for many Florida seniors. According to Modern-Seniors.com, emergency rooms saw more 2.3 million seniors who had nonlife-threatening injuries from slip-and-fall accidents in 2010. Older people are more likely to trip and fall than any other age group. Most of these accidents often… Continue reading Factors that contribute to senior slip-and-fall accidents
Continue ReadingThe dangers of uneven floor surfaces
Every day, someone slips and falls on uneven pavement in Florida. Around the country, slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of injury for certain people. Residential falls are the cause of almost 6,000 deaths, states A Secure Life. The severity of injuries for this type of accident ranges… Continue reading The dangers of uneven floor surfaces
Continue ReadingHere is what you need to know if you have been involved in a slip and fall accident
If you have been in an accident and have incurred medical expenses or lost income as a result, there may be a chance you have a claim for damages. The law varies with regard to this, and in Florida there are provisions that say an accident has to be “foreseeable”… Continue reading Here is what you need to know if you have been involved in a slip and fall accident
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 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?
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