Category Archives: Premises Liability
Report on Florida Roller Coaster That Derailed Demonstrates Negligence
On July 10, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released its preliminary investigation report on last month’s derailment of the Daytona Beach roller coaster that sent six people to the hospital. While on the ride in June, two people were ejected from the front coaster car and fell 34 feet to the… Read More »
Many Floridians Getting Sick This Summer from Local Rivers & Beaches
Many are concerned about a number of injury and potential wrongful death incidents that have occurred in Florida this summer, many of which have involved people being rushed to the emergency room. Given that a number of people have become sick or ill while on Florida’s public beaches, could this constitute a premises liability… Read More »
Florida Toddler Nearly Drowns in Pond & the Attractive Nuisance Doctrine
On November 19th, one Florida toddler was rushed to the emergency room after nearly drowning in a pond on one Boca Raton development. At this time, no additional details are available concerning the child’s health. Unfortunately, accidents like these happen all too often, but under what circumstances can landowners be sued and found liable… Read More »
Negligent Security at Playoff Game Leads to Traumatic Brain Injury
Do sports teams have a duty to ensure that those who attend their games are safe while on the premises? That is the subject of a lawsuit that was recently filed against the Los Angeles Dodgers LLC and two individuals who were accused of beating and causing an individual who attended the playoff game… Read More »
Nursing Home Deaths in Florida: A Premises Liability Issue
The Florida nursing home (Hollywood Hills Rehabilitation Center) where eight residents died during Hurricane Irma has caught headlines here in Florida, and drawn questions regarding negligence, particularly given the significant injuries experienced by those in the home. The elderly residents at the Center reportedly faced temperatures in excess of 100 degrees that day due… Read More »
When Negligent Security Leads To Building Fires
When most people think of negligent security, they may think of premises liability issues, where individuals become victims of criminal activity as the result of a violent, dangerous act. However, the concept of negligent security—and any and all claims that can be brought as a result—can cover a wide array of issues, such as… Read More »
The Ability for Social Media to Increase Premises Liability for Property Owners
Premises liability is a legal concept which describes the liability that a property owner carries if someone is injured by a dangerous or defective condition on their property. Property owners owe a duty of reasonable care to those who have permission to enter the property. If they knew or reasonably should have known that… Read More »
When Negligent Security on University Campuses Threatens Student Safety
It seems like every day, university campuses are becoming more and more dangerous. In fact, according to U.S. News & World Report, 15 percent of freshmen women report having been raped while at college. And, according to this recent study, those who have already been the victims of assault once are evidently also the… Read More »
Florida Premises Liability: Not Enough Being Done About Alligator Dangers
Most people remember the terrible story of the child who was killed by an alligator this last summer at the Disney World Resort in Florida. At the time of the occurrence, there weren’t any warning signs notifying visitors that alligators lived in the water, which is arguably a serious premises liability issue, especially since… Read More »
