Property owners who invite others on to their premises are required to take certain steps to keep that property safe. What kinds of measures they need to take, however, will largely be dictated by the type of property in question. Generally, owners who invite others onto the property for a… Continue reading Unsafe Cleaning Practices Can Cause Slip and Fall Accidents
Continue ReadingWhy Sue Property Owner, and Not Assailant, for Assault on Premises?
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Being assaulted is a very traumatic experience that will likely stay with you for many years. Although nothing can undo it, you may be able to file a claim to recover financial compensation for… Continue reading Why Sue Property Owner, and Not Assailant, for Assault on Premises?
Continue ReadingWhen a Crime Victim Can File a Civil Action Against a Property Owner
Under Florida’s premises liability law, anyone who is invited onto someone else’s property has the right to recover damages for any injuries sustained on those premises. This even applies to criminal assaults that occur on the property and result in an injury to the visitor or guest. These types of… Continue reading When a Crime Victim Can File a Civil Action Against a Property Owner
Continue ReadingSexual Assault Aboard a Cruise Ship: Is the Cruise Line Responsible?
Sexual assault happens much more than it should aboard cruise ships. Young women in particular are vulnerable, especially when they are traveling alone or with a group of young friends. However, anyone can be assaulted, regardless of age or gender. If you were raped or assaulted on a cruise, you… Continue reading Sexual Assault Aboard a Cruise Ship: Is the Cruise Line Responsible?
Continue ReadingWhat to Do if Your Apartment Complex Lacks Adequate Security
Florida law requires that apartment complex owners provide a safe environment for their tenants. This duty has many dimensions, but one obvious one is that landlords must take reasonable precautions to prevent their tenants from being injured by criminal activity. At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, LLP we stand up to… Continue reading What to Do if Your Apartment Complex Lacks Adequate Security
Continue ReadingSuing for Hazing Injuries
Many fraternities and athletic teams employ hazing as a form of initiation or social bonding. Even sororities have gotten in on the act, usually by having their new members perform embarrassing acts. According to one study, about 55% of students involved in a sport, club, or organization in college will… Continue reading Suing for Hazing Injuries
Continue ReadingWhat You Should Know About Sexual Assaults in Miami Hotels
Many people, both men and women, can feel nervous about spending the night in a hotel or motel that they’ve never been to before -and for good reason. Unfortunately, violent assaults, including sexual assaults to tourists, travelers, vacationers and locals can and do happen in Miami. Whether you are visiting… Continue reading What You Should Know About Sexual Assaults in Miami Hotels
Continue ReadingWere You Assaulted while Holiday Shopping?
Each holiday season brings stories of people scuffling in stores. Whether they are parents fighting over the last Tickle Me Elmo or cost-conscious shoppers grabbing the last big screen TV, many people take holiday shopping to extreme levels. If you have been assaulted while shopping, you might have a premises… Continue reading Were You Assaulted while Holiday Shopping?
Continue ReadingDetermining Liability in Florida Vacation Rental Cases when a Renter Is Injured
Many people visit Florida, and we can’t blame them. Our state’s terrific year-round weather is a magnet that draws residents from colder states, and Florida is not short on things to do. Instead of staying in a hotel, some people rent a vacation home, especially for extended stays. But what… Continue reading Determining Liability in Florida Vacation Rental Cases when a Renter Is Injured
Continue ReadingBasic Liability Rules for Serious Premises Injuries
You may not think much about the hole in your backyard, the patch of ice on your driveway or the water that a customer just brought into your store from the rain outside. However, all of these examples are potential premises liability issues. Premises liability is an area of law… Continue reading Basic Liability Rules for Serious Premises Injuries
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