Dog Bite Injury Claims Involving Vacation Rentals in Florida Many Airbnb and vacation rental properties welcome pets, but that convenience can create serious risks for young children. Whether the dog belongs to the property owner, a property manager, or another guest, an uncontrolled animal can cause devastating injuries in seconds.… Continue reading Child Dog Bites and Animal Attacks at Airbnb and Vacation Rentals
Continue ReadingAirbnb Child Furniture & TV Tip-Over Injuries
Families booking an Airbnb or vacation rental expect a safe environment for their children. Unfortunately, many short-term rental properties contain unsecured dressers, bookshelves, televisions, and other heavy furniture that can tip over with little force. For young children, these accidents often result in catastrophic injuries or even wrongful death. At… Continue reading Airbnb Child Furniture & TV Tip-Over Injuries
Continue ReadingNear-Drowning at Hotel Pool With No Lifeguard or Broken Gate
Florida’s thriving hospitality industry attracts millions of visitors each year, many of whom rely on hotel pool amenities. When a hotel fails to maintain proper safety measures — including functional pool gates, adequate signage, and required supervision — the results can be catastrophic. Near-drowning incidents can cause permanent brain damage,… Continue reading Near-Drowning at Hotel Pool With No Lifeguard or Broken Gate
Continue ReadingUnsafe Cleaning Practices Can Cause Slip and Fall Accidents
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
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