Florida has arguably the highest density of amusement parks of anywhere in the world. With so many thrills in a relatively small geographic area, accidents are bound to happen sometimes. Of course, people choose amusement parks over sources of excitement that occur in more natural settings for a reason. One…
Unintentional falls are one of the leading causes of death in America, but these incidents are also among the top reasons that people seek medical treatment for accidental injuries. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 6.84 million people head to hospital emergency rooms annually for…
As one of the largest cities in Florida in terms of population, Miami is no stranger to crime. In fact, according to statistics compiled by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Miami-Dade County tops the list in terms of arrests, with more than 44,000 total arrests every year. Some…
The Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding an early morning shooting that killed one man and injured two more at a local food market. According to an article in the Miami Herald, police received a report of shots fired in Miami’s Liberty Square neighborhood. Officers arrived…
An altercation at a South Florida flea market turned deadly when one of the two men involved in the dispute pulled out a gun and shot the other, killing him. An October 10, 2020 article published by the Miami Herald covered additional details, stating that the incident occurred just after…
Two assailants will face multiple criminal charges after a robbery and assault led to the shooting death of a 23-year-old man in South Florida. The Miami Herald provided some details in an October 19, 2020 article, reporting that surveillance cameras at a Walgreens captured the details of the incident. The…
Mold is an extremely dangerous environmental hazard that can cause a wide range of health issues and, unfortunately, it affects more homes than you might expect. ComfyLiving.net, an online resource for home décor, renovations, and trends, reports that an estimated 70% of all homes in the US have at least…
You probably know that property owners have a duty to maintain their premises in a safe condition and free from reasonably foreseeable hazards. You might also be aware that there are limitations on this legal obligation. Under Florida law, property owners cannot be held liable in a lawsuit when a…
In a lawsuit recently filed in the Miami-Dade Circuit Court, plaintiffs are seeking $25 million in damages from the owners of an apartment complex in Gladeview, a suburb just northwest of Miami. The allegations stem from an incident that occurred in November 2019, when a man was killed by a…
While often referred to as “slip and fall” accidents, the nature of your legal rights falls under the category of premises liability if you were hurt in such an incident. As with many other personal injury claims, the basis of these claims is negligence. You can recover compensation if you…