Category Archives: Premises Liability
Slip and Fall on a Public Sidewalk — Who is Liable?
When incidents occur in the public domain, deciphering who is at fault can be difficult. Slip and fall incidents happen regularly — a wet surface poolside, a debris-ridden sidewalk by a construction site, or an uneven staircase — and they can have lasting health effects, depending on the severity of your injuries. When it… Read More »
How Do I Prove Fault in a Slip and Fall Case?
It can happen in a split second. But the ramifications can last years, sometimes a lifetime. Slip and fall incidents can happen basically anywhere: At a residence, your local mall, the convenience store, the parking lot outside of your grocery store, your office building, or even a parking garage located underground. Sometimes you’re fine… Read More »
Widower Awarded $24 Million Following Death of Pregnant Wife
A Broward County Circuit Court jury this week awarded a widower $24 million following his pregnant wife’s tragic death at a Fort Lauderdale hotel, according to a report in the Sun-Sentinel. A drunk driver rammed into a cabana at the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where Michael DeMella and his pregnant wife, Alanna… Read More »
Girl, 10, Drowns in Cruise Ship Pool
A 10-year-old girl died recently after drowning in a swimming pool aboard a cruise ship of the coast of the Eastern United States, according to ABC News. The girl was aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line Ship, which left New York City and was headed on a 7-day tour of Florida and the Bahamas, according… Read More »
Questions to Ask Before Filing Slip and Fall Lawsuit in Florida
It can happen when you least expect it. One minute you’re walking toward your favorite shop in the mall, or to the printer in your office building, or to the next coaster in the local theme park, and the next you’re laid out on the floor. Slip and fall incidents can happen most anywhere:… Read More »
Slip and Falls Can Happen to You
We often hear about slip and fall cases and probably think to ourselves that this could never happen to us, and that we have more common sense to either see the potential injury, or that we are far too graceful to injure ourselves by merely slipping on something. However, a slip and fall injury… Read More »
Trampolines – a Fun Activity or Too Much Risk?
With Christmas coming up, many children may be excited to see a trampoline from Santa Claus under their tree; or maybe as a family outing, families will choose to travel to a trampoline “park” for some fun together. No matter how fun having a trampoline is or visiting a trampoline park may be, it… Read More »
Water Park Premises Liability Suit Results in Counterclaim
It is estimated that there over 1,000 water parks throughout the United States. Water parks are classified as fixed site amusement parks and, as such, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has no authority to mandate safety standards for water park businesses. In 1981, amusement park industry lobbyists convinced Congress that fixed-site amusement rides… Read More »
New Ruling in Florida Premises Liability Case Supports More Opportunities for Plaintiff Recovery
In a recent case involving a truck driver who suffered a slip and fall accident after walking into a gas station with a marked and visible oil spill, the appellate court overturned the trial court verdict and sent the case back to trial for consideration regarding whether or not the property owner in question… Read More »
Slip and Fall: A Silent Threat to Florida’s Senior Citizen Community
Our Senior Community in Florida There are over 36.3 million people aged 65 and older living in the United States. Of this population, Florida has the highest percentage of senior citizens in any state, with 16.8 percent of all Floridians having reached the age of 65 or older. Unfortunately, this community is at an… Read More »
