Premises Liability Blog

A few months ago, many of us in Florida were reminded of the dangers at amusement parks when a roller coaster derailed at a park in Daytona Beach. As CNN reports, the “Sand Blaster” ride at Daytona Beach Boardwalk had actually passed an inspection on the morning of the accident. However, a post-inspection accident revealed …

After a slip and fall accident, an insurance company will usually get involved and investigate the case. What they’re really looking for is, did their insured or the landowner do anything to cause or to contribute causing your fall. They’re going to look into and investigate the magnitude of the harms and losses that you …

In Florida, most slip and fall cases will settle. The court will order the case to be mediated before it ever reaches the courtroom. I urge you to immediately contact a lawyer right after the slip and fall so that lawyer can hire the right experts and preserve the evidence to present your best case …

In Florida, you have four years to bring a slip and fall action, meaning that you have to file a legal document called a complaint within four years from the date of the fall. The clock actually starts running at the time of the fall and you have four years to bring it. If you …

Hosting summer parties, cookouts, and social gatherings is a fun thing to do. If you are planning on inviting people to your home in North Tampa, it is a good idea to give adequate attention to party safety and accident prevention. Did you know that if a guest is injured on your property due to …

Florida property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises in reasonably safe condition to prevent accidents. Before you invite guests over this summer for a cookout, pool party or dinner party, you should inspect your property and be alert for potential hazards such as a loose railing, torn carpet or other hazards that …

Slip and fall cases are challenging to prove, particularly in Florida. As a matter of fact, many injury and premises liability lawyers in Florida don’t even want to handle slip and fall cases. Florida is a state that applies the legal doctrine of comparative fault to slip and fall cases. This means that a Hillsborough County …

If you have been injured in an accidental fall that was someone else’s fault, you may wonder whether you can make a legal claim to recover your losses. After all, a slip and fall injury can lead to medical bills, lost income, and additional losses. Can you sue someone over injuries you suffered in a …

Slip-and-fall accidents are among the most common causes of injury in Florida. Falls also are among the most serious accidents, causing severe injuries and premature deaths to many Floridians. Seniors are particularly susceptible to fall injuries. Under Florida premises liability law, property owners have a legal duty to ensure the reasonable safety of visitors to …

So the first thing is, you need to know what you slipped on to have a case. One of the big important things that we have to show in Florida is that the defendant knew or should have known that the substance was on the floor for a sufficient amount of time that they had …