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…
Questions about construction safety have once more been raised after a construction manager was injured during the recent demolition of a condo in Miami Beach. According to the Tampa Bay Times, 46-year-old Samuel Landis was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital after being struck by debris during the demolition. He is…
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…
When a bridge collapses, it’s most often assumed it was because of an earthquake, flood or because the bridge was old and dilapidated. That was not the case when a brand new pedestrian bridge on the Florida International University campus suddenly collapsed on the afternoon of March 15. Tragically, it…
With Florida being one of the country’s biggest travel destinations, there are plenty of restaurants and fine dining establishments for tourists and locals to visit. Many of the owners and their staff work hard to keep their establishments free from hazards, but situations can arise at any time where accidents…
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…
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…
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”…
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…
