Halloween is a unique holiday in that it usually involves multiple visitors to your home. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or event, or are simply having trick-or-treaters arriving at your door, Halloween means plenty more visitors to your Miami home, and that can put you at increased risk for…
If you have a summer home in Florida and will be going away once the summer is over, this is the time to ensure that your summer home is safe while you are away. Even when you are away from your summer home, keep in mind that people may be…
Summer poses a special challenge for Florida homeowners. During summer, there are all sorts of new hazards to consider as well as more guests coming through your home. To avoid a Florida premises liability lawsuit or other legal action, make sure that you consider: 1) Pool safety. Summer is a…
Premises liability lawsuits occur when someone is injured on a property and sues the property owner for damages. These types of lawsuits can be very stressful for property owners and can increase homeowner insurance rates or business insurance rates. It is in everyone’s best interests to reduce the incidences of…
Florida pet owners need to be aware of Florida premises liability laws because when Florida slip and fall accidents, dog bites, and other injuries occur to visitors or guests, a legal action can be the result. Under Florida law, business owners and homeowners have a responsibility to provide a safe…
‘Tis the season – not only for good cheer, but also for injuries. Many Florida slip and fall accidents and personal injuries occur at this time of year. There are most of us heading out and visiting and a few more dangers as well – increased traffic, more wet leaves…
Florida has a large market for rental summer properties. Each year, tourists arrive here and rent Miami condos as well as cottages and vacation homes outside of the city. In most cases, a great vacation is the result. In rare cases, however, renters and visitors sustain a serious personal injury…
If you have a Florida vacation home or cottage, you may see it as a haven – a place to let your hair down and get away from it all. Unfortunately, while Florida may be a major vacation destination, Florida injuries and accidents never take a vacation. Your cottage poses…
At this time of year, many children go away to summer day camp or sleep-away camp. While there, many children each year are injured or harmed. Injuries at camp range from near-drowning and swimming pool accidents, to broken bones, to serious spinal cord injuries or even brain injuries caused by…
Premises liability cases usually occur when a property owner has failed to take proper precautions for preventing foreseeable accidents and injuries which occur on the property. If a property owner does not secure against an accident, an injured party can seek damages and penalties against the property owner for their…