Recent Blog Posts
Child Bit By Largo Police K9
We tend to regard dogs as “man’s best friend,” but the truth is that any dog can bite. Whether it’s a stray dog, a wild dog, a family pet, or even a police K9, it can attack a person and cause serious injuries. A boy in Florida was bit by a police K9 that… Read More »
Summertime Is Coming, Time To Prevent Drownings
We’re technically still in spring, but temperatures are heating up in Florida. Temperatures are already hitting the 90s in some areas, which means pool season is upon us. Many of us enjoy lounging by the pool on a sunny day or hosting pool parties with friends and neighbors. Some Florida residents spend their time… Read More »
Homeowners Association Property Damage Disputes
Florida is home to many townhomes and condos that are governed by homeowner’s associations (HOA). Some gated communities and newer subdivisions also have HOAs. HOAs can be beneficial in that they pay for certain types of damage to the home and property. In some cases, they also pay for maintenance of the home, such… Read More »
Slip And Fall Prevention For Commercial Businesses
Slips and falls are serious issues for businesses. These accidents can affect customers and employees, causing serious injuries and even death. Many commercial facilities in Florida and across the country prevent slip and fall accidents on stairs by using epoxy coatings embedded with aggregate or non-skid adhesive tapes. These methods are appealing because they… Read More »
Florida Workers’ Comp Broker Files Defamation Lawsuit
A workers’ compensation insurance broker based in Florida has filed a defamation lawsuit against another company because its badmouthing allegedly cost it its relationship with an insurance company. Comp360 LLC, headquartered in Lakeland, recently filed a defamation lawsuit in federal court against KT Enterprises, claiming that the company spread misinformation about them to Summit… Read More »
Slips And Falls At Theme Parks
We all know that a slip and fall can happen anywhere. However, when the fall was due to someone else’s negligence, it is important to know your legal rights. Falls frequently occur at theme parks. People get so excited about visiting Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, Legoland, and other theme parks that they… Read More »
Sovereign Immunity For Tort Claims Against Government Agencies
When you get injured on someone else’s property, and their negligence led to your injuries, then you can file a personal injury lawsuit against them. However, this law does not apply equally for claims against the government. When you are injured on state or federal government premises or by a government employee, you can… Read More »
Congress Passes Important #MeToo Bill For Sexual Harassment Victims
The #MeToo movement gained traction in 2017 after actress Alyssa Milano encouraged use of the phrase as a hashtag on social media to spread awareness about the ubiquity of sexual harassment and assault. After this, millions of people started using the phrase. This movement has been beneficial and has even led to new laws…. Read More »
1 Killed, 1 Injured In Motorcycle-Bicycle Crash
A recent crash in Florida involved a motorcycle and bicycle. Surprisingly, the bike rider is the one who survived. The fatal accident occurred in North Fort Myers on the evening of February 7 at Woodward Avenue and Pine Island Road. The crash happened while a motorcyclist, a 39-year-old man from North Fort Myers, was… Read More »
1 Killed, 1 Injured In Florida Dog Attack
Dogs can be gentle, loving creatures, but sometimes they can just snap, resulting in a deadly attack. Unfortunately, a recent dog attack in Florida killed one woman and injured another. The attack happened on the morning of February 17 at the 100+ Abandoned Dogs of Everglades Florida shelter, located in Oakland Park in Broward… Read More »
