Category Archives: Premises Liability
Does Florida Law Require The Use Of “Wet Floor” Signs?
Many slip and fall accidents involve a wet walking surface, whether it be slippery ice, a spill in a grocery store, or a puddle caused by a leaking roof. Recognizing this, many states have passed laws that require property owners to post “wet floor” signs to warn visitors. While this type of precaution can… Read More »
Water Safety Tips To Implement This Summer
Its year-round sunny weather is one of the things about Florida that attracts so many people to the “sunshine state.” This means that residents and tourists alike can engage in activities all year that many can only enjoy during the summer months. Swimming, particularly among children, has proven especially popular. Although swimming can be… Read More »
Your Florida Slip And Fall Case May Require Proof Of Constructive Notice
Those who are injured in slip and fall accidents on someone else’s property usually need to prove more than just that they were hurt while on that person’s premises. The reality, in fact, is that these types of cases tend to be more complicated than most people realize. For instance, one key element of… Read More »
Playground Accident Liability in Florida
Most of us remember falling off of the monkey bars as children or scraping ourselves while playing on a jungle gym or slide. Although these falls and accidents may have proven to be painful at the time, they often only required the use of a band aid or an ice pack. Unfortunately, many children… Read More »
How Building Code Violations Could Affect Your Florida Premises Liability Claim
Filing a successful premises liability claim requires proof that a property owner failed to maintain his or her property. In most cases, this includes collecting photographs from the scene of the slip and fall or other accident, obtaining video recordings from the time of the accident, making copies of the injured party’s medical records,… Read More »
Swimming Pool Liability
In summer, more and more Florida residents are finding their way to local swimming pools. While swimming has proven to be a good way to cool off, get exercise, and provide hours of fun for children, it can also be dangerous, leading to serious injuries and even death. When these tragic accidents could have… Read More »
Open and Obvious Property Conditions Can Affect Premises Liability Claims
Property owners are required to use a certain amount of care to ensure that their premises are properly maintained when they invite others onto that property. Landowners who fail to take these steps could open themselves up to liability if someone is injured as a result of their negligence. There are certain types of… Read More »
What to do After a Slip and Fall Accident
When many people think about personal injury claims they imagine serious car accidents, or injuries caused by dangerous consumer products. While these types of accidents can and do occur at a surprisingly high rate, the reality is that some of the most common accidents behind personal injury claims are actually slip and fall accidents…. Read More »
Injuries Caused by Fallen Tree Branches
With winter in full swing, pedestrians are more at risk of being injured by a fallen tree branch than at any other time of the year. Unfortunately, determining liability in these types of cases tends to be difficult, so many injured parties are left without compensation for their injuries. To ensure that this doesn’t… Read More »
The Legal Duty Owed to Guests in Florida Hotels
The legal concept of premises liability allows injured plaintiffs to hold property owners accountable for their failure to use reasonable care in keeping their premises safe for visitors. While most people associate this legal concept with slip and fall accidents in grocery stores and other public places, the reality is that many of the… Read More »
