Articles Posted in Premises Liability

If you suffered injuries while staying at a hotel, you may wonder: “Can you sue a hotel?” The answer is yes — as long as you can prove that the hotel’s negligence led to your injuries. Common Reasons To Sue a Hotel You can sue a hotel if it was negligent in your accident. Below…

When you go to a big box store here in Florida, you probably don’t expect your shopping trip to end in the hospital. If you slip on a wet floor or a poorly secured shelf falls on your head, what next? Can you claim compensation if you’re hurt at a store? How do you prove…

If you fell at a store or suffered another type of accident on commercial property, you could seek compensation through a premises liability claim. Florida business owners are responsible for their property’s safety. If a store employee’s negligence caused your accident, the owner may then have to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and other…

Whether a landlord is legally responsible for a tenant’s injury depends on the situation. Florida law states that, generally, a negligent landlord is liable for foreseeable injuries that occurred because they had an obligation to address a potentially dangerous situation but failed to do so. Like all personal injury claims, the devil is in the…

Falls are a common occurrence, especially among those who are elderly or disabled. The resulting harm can range from bruises to a fatal injury. The more serious the harm, the more sense it makes to explore your legal options if you’re injured due to a fall.  Falling and being injured isn’t enough to win a…

Premises liability cases develop when someone is injured or harmed while on another’s property due to the property owner’s or manager’s negligence or failure to maintain a safe environment. These cases cover a wide range of situations covering everything from your neighbor’s property, a sidewalk, or an office tower to an amusement park or government…

Here in Miami, people go to nightclubs to have a good time. They may go out in a large group and blow off some steam. Visitors to the area may drop in to enjoy their vacation. Going to a nightclub isn’t nearly so much fun if you end the night in a hospital because of…

At least two-dozen people were injured when a wooden deck collapsed into Biscayne Bay at Shuckers Waterfront Grill last night in North Bay Village, FL. Apparently, as the overflow crowd cheered their local Miami Heat team during the NBA Finals, the wooden patio deck abruptly collapsed, pitching as many as 100 patrons into Biscayne Bay…