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Hotels have a responsibility to guests to ensure the premises is reasonably safe for guests. Failure to do so is a form of premises liability. Swimming pools are a major attraction at any hotel, especially in Florida, so extra care must be given to ensuring it as safe as possible, and that warnings are postedContinue reading “Report: Child Died in Hotel Swimming Pool”

One of the most popular activities in our area is going out on a boat.  Whether we are talking about inshore fishing, deep-sea fishing, or just taking a ride, boating can be a lot of fun.  However, many people do not realize how dangerous boating can be if things are not done right.  The otherContinue reading “West Palm Beach Boating Accident Prevention Focus of Safe Boating Week”

A slip-and-fall lawsuit plaintiff recently was handed a victory by the Alabama Supreme Court, which ruled the case should be remanded for trial because the defendant, in this case a restaurant, failed to prove the hazard in question was open and obvious. Even though this is an out-of-state case, the open and obvious doctrine isContinue reading “Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit Defendant Failed to Prove Danger Was Open and Obvious”

A slip-and-fall lawsuit plaintiff recently was handed a victory by the Alabama Supreme Court, which ruled the case should be remanded for trial because the defendant, in this case a restaurant, failed to prove the hazard in question was open and obvious. Even though this is an out-of-state case, the open and obvious doctrine isContinue reading “Orlando slip and fall lawyer Tag Archives”

A slip-and-fall lawsuit plaintiff recently was handed a victory by the Alabama Supreme Court, which ruled the case should be remanded for trial because the defendant, in this case a restaurant, failed to prove the hazard in question was open and obvious. Even though this is an out-of-state case, the open and obvious doctrine isContinue reading “slip-and-fall lawyer Tag Archives”

A new analysis by Harvard Medical School researchers indicates that while the number of successful medical malpractice claims in the U.S. has fallen – dramatically so – the average payout in successful claims has risen. Between 1992 and 2014, the number of medical malpractice claims nationally that resulted in a damage award to the plaintiffContinue reading “medical malpractice lawyer medical malpractice attorney Florida Tag Archives”

A new analysis by Harvard Medical School researchers indicates that while the number of successful medical malpractice claims in the U.S. has fallen – dramatically so – the average payout in successful claims has risen. Between 1992 and 2014, the number of medical malpractice claims nationally that resulted in a damage award to the plaintiffContinue reading “Report: Fewer Medical Malpractice Claims Win, But Payouts Higher”

A child under three is injured every eight minutes in the U.S. as a result of a product-related accident. Most of these involve products like: Cribs Walkers Strollers Carriers In many cases, the child suffers a concussion or other type of head injury. This information was derived from a new extensive study, published in theContinue reading “Infants, Toddlers Suffering High Rates of Product-Related Injuries”

Facial trauma, which is also formally referred to as maxillofacial trauma, is any type of physical trauma to one’s face. It can involve soft tissue injuries, like lacerations, burns or fractures, as well as trauma such as eye injuries. Particularly when it comes to children, we know many of these injuries are preventable. They areContinue reading “Child Facial Injuries Preventable”

Anytime personal injury lawsuits are settled, there may be terms and conditions that must be read carefully. There are some situations wherein the language could prohibit any and all future claims against other potential defendants – and that may not be a scenario you want, depending on the circumstances.  In a recent appellate case out ofContinue reading “personal injury lawyer Tag Archives — Page 2 of 2”