Monthly Archives: October 2021
Understanding Florida’s Recreational Use Statute
After months of quarantine, Floridians have become experts at looking for ways to have fun outdoors in a safe manner. In general, business and property owners have a duty to exercise reasonable care toward any visitors to their premises. However, Florida’s legislature has created an exception of sorts in what is known as a… Read More »
A Child Was Injured On My Property. What Do I Do?
A property or business owner in Florida must observe certain criteria with regard to the safety of their visitors. This goes particularly for children, as they are seen under the law as less able to appreciate the potential danger of their actions. If a child is injured in your business or on your land,… Read More »
Bicyclists Face Danger On Florida Roads
Florida’s busy roads have to be shared by everyone – automobiles, trucks, pedestrians, and bicyclists, among others. However, some road users are better equipped to survive accidents than others. Bicyclists are among the least well equipped, which is why they account for a disproportionate amount of road injuries and fatalities. If you have been… Read More »
Florida Accidents Involving Large Trucks
Large trucks are frequent sights on Florida roads, but too many drivers do not give them the respect they deserve. If a truck loses control, it can cause life-threatening injuries to those in any vehicle unlucky enough to be caught in a collision. If you have been involved in an accident with a large… Read More »
Accidents In Florida Swimming Pools
No matter the time of year, Floridians love to swim. Whether in residential swimming pools, commercial pools, or in Florida’s lakes and ocean, countless people enjoy beating the heat in the water. However, accidents can and do happen, especially among very young children, and it can be difficult for a panicked parent (or anyone… Read More »
Am I An Invitee Or A Licensee Under Florida Premises Liability Law?
When a person is injured on property or in a business that belongs to another person, and they believe that negligence played a role in their injury, they file suit under a theory known as premises liability. Florida’s negligence law holds that if a business or a landowner has a hazard on their land… Read More »
Fractures Suffered In Florida Accidents
Most people have broken a bone at some point during their lifetime. Often, a fracture is seen as so ordinary that even if you sustain one because of another person’s negligence, you may think it too inconsequential to bother with. However, poorly healed fractures can linger for a lifetime, and cause much more pain… Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents Are Deadlier Than Car Accidents
While there are far fewer motorcycles on Florida roads than there are automobiles, it is a truism that generally, motorcycle riders and passengers have a much higher rate of injury and fatality in accidents than those in automobiles. The National Highway Traffic & Safety Association (NHTSA) estimates that per vehicle miles traveled, in a… Read More »