When people make their reservations for hotel rooms in Florida, the last thing on their minds is safety. Hotels and motels are full of risks that can endanger guests. Even though they may have state-of-art security systems, well-trained security guards, and high safety ratings, issues can still suddenly pop up…
Dog bites can cause serious injuries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that around 4.5 million people experience a dog bite annually. Around 20 percent of those bites become infected. Half of all dog-bite injuries occur in a home. If you are bitten by a dog, will Florida…
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…
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”…
People who rent from landlords are often not responsible for the upkeep of their homes. It is up to Florida property owners to rectify certain dangerous conditions to keep their tenants safe. This does not mean that landlords should invest into the latest aesthetic improvements to keep their tenants happy….
As the winter weather becomes unpredictable in Miami-Dade County, you may have decided to have some indoor fun with your family instead. At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein LLP, we know that one of the most popular ways for children and adults to have a great time while getting exercise is…
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…
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…
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…
Accidents happen. This unhelpful maxim is often delivered with a shrug from someone suggesting that fate is to blame. In truth, accidents are frequently the result of the reckless or careless acts of irresponsible people. The victims of personal injury accidents can’t afford to shrug or blame bad luck. They…
