In general in Florida, there are different written and unwritten rules for adults and children. Some rules remain the same but, for example, people do not treat an adult in the same manner they would treat a seven-year-old child. There is an understanding that...
premises liability
Slip and fall incidents and premises liability cases
Accidents that occur on the property of others can be covered by the laws of premises liability. In Florida an injured party may have the right to sue the owner of a tract of land, building, or other type of property if that individual is hurt while visiting the...
What hazards is a property owner responsible for?
Nearly everyone in Miami walking through a grocery store or department store has seen the yellow caution signs warning customers of wet floors, often while employees mop floors, clean a spill or a store addresses a leaky roof. This is done to not only protect a...
Florida landowner’s duty of care depends on type of entrant
Contrary to what many people think, the mere fact that an accident occurs on someone else's property does not make the property owner liable. For the owner or possessor of land to be held liable for an injury on the land, Florida law requires proof that the owner or...
Holding a Florida property owner liable for dangerous premises
Property owners in Florida have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe for people who come on the property. When a landowner fails to remedy a hazardous condition on their property, serious injuries can result. The accidents caused by dangerous premises...
If I’m attacked on someone else’s property, who is liable?
Imagine this scenario: You are walking through the mall to find some new clothes and a birthday gift for your sister. You realize you are running late to meet friend for dinner and are rushing out to your car. Before you get there, however, you are suddenly attacked,...
When is a Florida homeowner liable for a swimming pool drowning?
Since at least the mid-20th Century, the backyard swimming pool has been an iconic symbol of the Florida lifestyle. But swimming pools can be dangerous places, especially for small children. Every year in the U.S. swimming pool drownings claim the lives of about 350...
Determining if your accident was caused by negligence
This time of year, people are spending more time at places outside of their own homes, whether it's the mall, a restaurant, a hotel with family or an apartment complex for a holiday party with co-workers. Because so many of us will be out and about, it can be a good...
What to know about safety regulations at Florida hotel pools
This is the time of year when people from all over the world flock to Florida to get a break from the winter. However, for too many people, these vacations take a devastating turn when an accident at their hotel leaves them reeling from a catastrophic accident. Many...
Can I pursue legal action after an attack?
When people think about a property owner's duty to keep premises safe, they often think of responsibilities like cleaning up wet floors, putting a fence around a pool and keeping stairwells clear. However, there are other conditions that could put people in danger...