Tag Archives: Florida Slip and Fall Accidents
Anatomy Of A Premises Liability Case
A fairly typical slip-and-fall case in South Florida, albeit one with a very atypical monetary damage amount, ended with a fairly typical result. After she allegedly slipped and fell on an access ramp at a Lake Worth shopping center in 2007, a 61-year-old woman underwent five corrective surgeries to repair damage to her spine… Read More »
Deadly Head Injury At Area Semi-Pro Rodeo
A part-time social studies teacher and part-time cowgirl from Florida was killed during the barrel races at the Southern Miss Coca-Cola Classic Rodeo. One day before she turned 28, Lara Dewees, of Dade City, lost control of the horse reins for a split second going around the third barrel, and both horse and rider… Read More »
Understanding Negligence Per Se in Florida
Accidents happen each day throughout the state of Florida. However, not all accidents or incidents result in a monetary award of damages. To successfully assert a claim for damages, the injured party must assert that there was negligence on behalf of the at fault party. However, there are some limited instances in which the… Read More »
The Impact Warning Signs have on a Slip, Trip, or Fall Claim
Slip, trip, and fall cases are common throughout the United States and increasingly common in Florida. Some individuals are fortunate enough to get back up right after a fall and continue tending to their affairs. Unfortunately, others are not so lucky. A slip, trip, or fall can happen in a split second; however, the… Read More »
Most Common Reasons for Personal Injury Claims
Accidents happen each day, sending thousands of people to their local emergency rooms. Many accidents are the result of one’s own conduct. However, others are caused by the negligent acts of another. We understand there is a tremendous amount of pain and frustration that results from any type of accident. When an accident is… Read More »
Understanding Premises Liability, Part 1
Premises liability is the legal principle that the owner of a property is responsible for the safety of those who enter their property. Premises liability was established by common law rather than by statute. This means most premises liability cases are not dictated by the written codes and laws of the state, but by… Read More »
