Category Archives: Negligence
Premises Liability and Your Apartment Lease
When you sign a lease agreement for your Miami apartment, you and your landlord are agreeing to a legally binding contract. Typically, a lease defines how long a tenant is agreeing to rent the apartment and how much they will be paying each month, including what day of the month the rent will be… Read More »
Are Landlords Responsible for Negligent Security?
If you were the victim of a criminal act within or on a property you have rented, you may be wondering if the landlord is responsible, either in part or in full. The property owner is responsible for maintaining reasonable security. There are state statutes to help protect renters. An attorney can walk you… Read More »
Mistakes that Will Damage Your Miami Negligent Security Case
Unfortunately, many people become the victim of negligent security each and every day at schools, stores, parking garages, hotels, and even apartment complexes. From attacks and assaults to robberies, these vicious acts of another often brings harm to a victim’s body and leaves the victim with life changing injuries. A victim of negligent security… Read More »
Bounce Houses Cause Kids Personal Injuries in Miami
From birthday parties, carnivals, backyard barbecues to corporate events, bounce houses, moon walks and other types of inflatables are a primary source of entertainment for children. Bounce houses help to keep kids occupied and ensure they have an endless amount of fun. Unfortunately, severe personal injuries are on the rise due to the growing… Read More »
Negligent Security Claims in Miami
When people think about premises liability, they tend to think of slip and falls, dog bites, and amusement park injuries. But, one of the growing types of premises liability that is becoming more common in society today is negligent security. Each time a person steps foot on public property such as a nightclub, movie… Read More »
Can You File an Elder Abuse Lawsuit in Florida?
Elder abuse seems to be a growing problem across the country. If you or someone you know has been a victim of elder abuse, you may be wondering what legal steps you can take. More often than ever, people are filing elder abuse lawsuits. This speaks to the growing prevalence of the problem. The… Read More »
Contributory Versus Comparative Negligence
Determining who is at fault for an accident is often a complex and lengthy process. It begins with the person filing the claim (typically the accident victim and referred to as the plaintiff) proving that the other party was negligent. However, even if the plaintiff can prove that negligence exists, the defendant still has… Read More »
Can You Sue a Business for Negligent Security?
If you are the victim of a violent attack such as a mugging, robbery, or assault, you may suffer from both physical and emotional injuries. In addition to trying to overcome your newly acquired fears and heal from physical wounds, you will also be forced to find a way to pay for your compiling… Read More »
Tips for Settling a Slip and Fall Case
The majority of personal injury cases in the United States settle out of court. Slip and fall claims are no different. However, the amount for which most accident claims settle varies from case to case and is dependent upon a number of factors, including the severity of injuries, the extent of damages, and how… Read More »
Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Case?
When a person goes to the doctor, that person trusts that the provider will do everything in his or her power to either help the patient maintain his or her health or improve it. If that person discovers that his or health has declined despite regular doctor visits, or if he or she is… Read More »