Slip and fall accidents are common, but they are even more common when it comes to the senior population. So, to avoid these injuries from happening, there are a few things we can do to help the elderly prevent injuries from slip and fall accidents....
Many recreational activities that people undertake always assume a certain amount of acceptable risk. Going on a hike, for example, means people are willing to accept the risk of getting lost, stumbling and becoming injured, or even encountering wild...
In America, the laws of various states put a lot of emphasis on businesses exercising their legal duties. One of these duties is that if any business is open to the public, and receives customers, then that business is duty-bound to maintain a safe e...
While it’s not the type of legal case likely to get much traction here in Florida, a recent case in Canada has once again forced homeowners to face the notion that not everything you do to defend your home is necessarily considered legal by the law....
Kenny Roger’s famous song “The Gambler,” tells people, “You got to know when to hold ‘em. Know when to fold ‘em. Know when to walk away and know when to run.” It’s a cautionary tale about taking risks both in life and at the card table. And while mos...
The basic idea of premises liability is that if you are responsible for an area like a building, a park, a construction site, or a home, then you have a duty to keep that area safe for guests, employees, residents, and anyone else who has a lawful re...
Florida is the third most populated state in the country, and one of the most visited by far. Every year, millions of people visit the state to enjoy its beaches, its weather, and – of course – its theme parks. But what happens when a day of fun tu...
In September of 2019, a serious accident occurred in New Jersey when a deck collapse occurred. While it’s practically on the other side of the country, this incident is a perfect example of what some Florida residents may end up dealing with as well...
Sure, people have been making slip and fall accidents the butt of jokes for years now. However, there isn't anything funny or cute about the incidents. Sometimes, individuals that tumble to the ground experience various kinds of injuries. Heck, if th...
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