Tag Archives: Florida Injury Liability
Lawsuits Filed Against Contractor Responsible for Local Fire
Twelve residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed in a fire resulting from a negligently maintained controlled burn, recently filed civil suits against the contractor who was responsible. According to the complaint, the at-fault contractor was hired by Florida’s Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission to perform a controlled burn, but failed to properly douse… Read More »
City Contractors Found Not Liable for Obstructive Shrubbery
In early July, a Florida appellate court issued an opinion clarifying the legal standard by which contractor liability is determined. Ultimately, the court held that a contractor was not liable for a motorcycle accident allegedly caused by overgrown shrubbery that obstructed the motorists’ views. In these types of cases, Florida courts are required to… Read More »
Can I Collect Compensation for an Injury Sustained While Trespassing?
Property owners are generally required to ensure that their property is safe for invited guests, although the level of care that they must take to make their premises safe depends on the visitor’s status. For instance, business owners have the highest duty of care to their visitors and must take steps to keep the… Read More »
