The death of an 8-year-old boy, suffered after an accident in a cruise ship swimming pool, is a terrible tragedy. Swimming pools, water parks and other aquatic attractions are commonplace in Florida. Hotels, resorts and cruise ships use them to lure tourists from all over the world. While the water… Continue reading The Risk Of Drowning
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?
Continue ReadingSlip and falls – how can I protect my tenants?
You own an apartment complex in Miami-Dade and you have been diligent in making all repairs and handling tenant concerns in a timely manner. Unfortunately, one of your tenants slipped and fell in a common hallway and now you find yourself wondering – how can I protect my tenants from… Continue reading Slip and falls – how can I protect my tenants?
Continue ReadingThe hidden dangers of public pools
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… Continue reading The hidden dangers of public pools
Continue ReadingClear links between long hours and mistakes in the medical profession
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… Continue reading Clear links between long hours and mistakes in the medical profession
Continue ReadingHands-free phones and driving are a deadly combination
Everybody has a cellphone these days. If you’re like most people, you may occasionally (or even frequently) find yourself talking on the phone behind the wheel. Bluetooth technology makes it easier than ever to talk hands-free, which most people assume is much safer than holding a phone up to your… Continue reading Hands-free phones and driving are a deadly combination
Continue ReadingHomeowners can be held liable under social host laws
When it comes to a fatality, not every death can be considered a wrongful death. When we talk about wrongful death, there are certain and specific elements that need to be proven in order to label a death as wrongful. Simply put, the death has to be the result of… Continue reading Homeowners can be held liable under social host laws
Continue ReadingI was injured in a bar fight – what can I do?
You were sitting at a bar in Miami Dade, quietly drinking and minding your own business. All of a sudden out of nowhere, another patron throws a punch at you and a bar fight quickly ensues. Now that the fight is over and you are sitting in the emergency room… Continue reading I was injured in a bar fight – what can I do?
Continue ReadingFlorida Nightclub Attacks and Injuries
The way fights in bars and clubs are depicted in movies would lead you to believe that everyone involved is a willing, even eager participant. In truth, most bar fights involve unwanted and unlooked for aggression from a single party. One study found that bar fights were twice as likely… Continue reading Florida Nightclub Attacks and Injuries
Continue Reading5 reasons why criminals target tourists
With its sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife, South Florida remains one of the busiest tourist destinations in the world – a fact well known among many local criminals. Indeed, all too often, tourists expecting to have the time of their lives find themselves the victims of physical assaults, muggings and… Continue reading 5 reasons why criminals target tourists
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