The short answer is “no.” There is little, if any, difference between premises liability on public and private property. As explained below, premises liability cases change according to the type of visitor on the premises rather than the type of property. Premises liability accidents in Florida are numerous and potentially […]
Category: Premises Liability
Slip and fall accidents in Florida are frequently underestimated because the term “slip and fall” sounds relatively minor. Our minds tend to create images of slipping, falling onto our floor, and standing back up, albeit a bit more slowly, with a few curse words and maybe a bruise for our […]
Florida is renowned worldwide as the hotel and resort capital of the U.S., and for most, the world. In fact, there are so many hotels and resorts in Florida that it’s difficult to even find an estimate, let alone a true count. The climate, endless miles of oceanfront, and variety […]
Here are fast facts about fires caused by a home appliance almost every household has – clothes dryers. Nearly 3,000 blazes break out annually started by clothes dryers Due to those blazes, an approximate $35 million in property damages are reported each year along with 100 injuries and a handful […]
Swimming pool accidents are unfortunately quite common, especially in Florida, and are devastating to parents, who often become lost in grief and guilt. These types of child accidents often leave the child dead or seriously physically and mentally impaired. If your child has been killed or seriously injured in a […]
Accidents where people are injured due to unsafe property conditions and slip and fall accidents happen every day. It’s very common for these accidents to occur while visiting the home of a friend, neighbor, or relative. If this happens to you, you’re likely thinking, “I really don’t want to sue […]
Under Florida law, “[a] premises liability lawsuit holds a property owner responsible for any damages arising out of an injury on that [owner]’s property. In all states, owners [of] property must make a reasonable effort to maintain a safe environment for visitors to it. Failure to keep the property safe […]
A slip and fall injury, also known as a “slip or trip and fall” injury, is a particular type of personal injury tort, caused by a person slipping (or tripping) and falling on the property of another and, as a result, suffering an injury. This particular type of personal injury […]
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of injuries suffered by people of all ages. Too often, store owners and managers have many day-to-day activities to deal with and may not notice dangerous conditions on their premises or may simply adopt an “I’ll get to it later” […]
The simple answer is no, although the two types of claims are similar. If you have suffered an injury, you and your lawyers may have to decide what kind of claim to bring for your damages. The cause of your injuries will determine what type of claims you will set […]