Can Cruise Lines be Held Accountable for Crimes Aboard Their Ships?
People go on cruises to rest and relax, and that is just what many get to do aboard the ships. However, every once in a while, a passenger will report a crime that was committed against them. From...
View ArticleUnderstanding Property Owner Liability
Property owners have certain responsibilities under Florida law. If you go over to someone’s house and get injured, they might be liable for your damages. This is called premises liability law, which...
View ArticleWhat to Do If You Slipped and Fell on a Business Premises
According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip and falls contribute to about one million emergency room visits a year. Injuries from a fall can include broken bones, brain trauma, and back...
View ArticleUnderstanding the “Assumption of Risk” Doctrine
Some activities, like football and other contact sports, are inherently dangerous. If you sustain an injury while participating in an inherently dangerous activity it’s difficult to bring a successful...
View ArticleSuing a Florida Hotel for Negligence
Florida hotel owners are responsible for protecting guests against known and reasonably ascertainable dangers. Under Florida premises liability law, hotel guests are considered “invitees,” and owners...
View ArticleCourt Dismisses Wrongful Death Claim Against Riverside Hotel
In 2012, a drunk driver drove into a pool cabana wall at the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale. The structure collapsed, killing a pregnant woman, Alanna Demella, and injuring her husband Michael. The...
View ArticleLiability for Sinkhole Accidents
More sinkholes open in Florida than in any other state in the country. Sinkholes can cause property damage, they can cause environmental damage, and they can also cause personal injuries — and in some...
View ArticleDefenses to Premises Liability
When you shop at a grocery store or attend a house party, you don’t expect to be injured while on the premises. But accidents happen. That’s why Florida law holds property owners liable when visitors...
View ArticleFlorida’s Tragic Drowning Death Accidents and What You Can Do to Help Prevent...
For many Floridians, Florida’s almost year-round sunny weather represents an excellent reason to seek out a house with a pool in the backyard. After a long day at work, there are few things more...
View ArticleThe New Pool-Related Danger You Should Know About Before Diving In
Year-round sunshine is one of the many reasons both locals and visitors love the Sunshine State and most of us take full advantage of the weather by frequenting pools. While we are splashing around in...
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