In Florida, property owners and businesses owe their visitors — customers, contractors, guests, employees, etc. — a certain level of care when it comes to protecting them from any potentially hazardous conditions on their premises. When they fail to do so, accidents can happen. When slip and fall accidents occur, the victim can suffer serious […]
What Should I Do If I’m Injured on Someone Else’s Property?
Owners have an obligation of care toward the people who lawfully visit their home, property or business. This includes protecting their visitors from harm by maintaining a safe environment. When they are negligent in this care, say for failing to mop up a wet floor and a visitor becomes injured, Florida’s premise liability laws give […]
These “Fails” Could Cost You Big After Being Injured in a Lakeland Slip and Fall Accident
Slippery walkways, broken sidewalks and pavement, poorly maintained stairwells, unclean and littered floors, poorly lit hallways, and obstructions are just a few of the causes of slip and fall accidents in Florida. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident in Lakeland or other Central Florida community caused by the negligence of a […]
Attractive Nuisance Doctrine and Premises Liability Claims in Florida
Florida property owners have a legal obligation to maintain a reasonably safe environment for those they invite (“invitees”) onto their property. When they fail to do so, they may be held liable for damages related to the invitee’s injuries, under Florida’s premises liability laws. Property owners in Florida generally don’t have the same obligations to […]
Protect Your Rights During the Insurance Company’s Compulsory Medical Examination
If you’ve been injured in an accident in Florida that was not your fault, the insurance company of the parties responsible for your injuries are going to do everything they can to pay as little as possible to settle your case. That’s why it’s so important to hire an experienced personal injury attorney to protect […]
How Do I Prove That Negligent Security Was Responsible for My Injuries?
Those who have been injured in a violent crime while on private property such as an apartment complex, night club, office building, hotel or restaurant in Florida may be able to seek compensation for the damages caused by their injuries by filing a negligent security lawsuit against the owners of the property where the crime […]
What to Do After a Slip and Fall Injury in Florida
A slip and fall accident can quite literally put you on your back, wondering what just happened and what you should do next. Although no one ever expects that they’ll be injured in a slip and fall accident, it’s important to know what steps you should take to give yourself the best chance of recovering […]
