When you book a vacation rental in scenic Central Florida, you expect a safe and enjoyable experience. However, accidents can happen, and when they do, it’s essential to understand the responsibilities of vacation rental owners under Florida’s premises liability law. Owners are required to maintain their properties in a condition that is safe for guests, […]
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What Are a Homeowner’s Responsibilities When It Comes to Backyard Swimming Pools?
Michael Damaso / 11-15-2019 / Premises Negligence
Owning a backyard pool can be a lot of fun, especially on those warm Florida days, but it is also a huge responsibility. Having a pool on your property drastically increases the likelihood of a drowning, no matter how careful a homeowner may be. In fact, every year, approximately 7,000 drowning deaths occur in the […]
Are You Responsible for Injuries if You’re Wearing High Heels?
Doug / 04-17-2015 / Dangerous
Comparative Negligence For Wearing High-Heels? Fifth District Court of Appeals Says No! Jennifer Bongiorno went to work one day dressed as she had every day before; wearing a pair of high-heels. However, on that day when she walked into the bathroom in her office building she slipped on the floor, falling and injuring herself. Ms. […]
Slips and Falls
Doug / 11-20-2014 / Consumer Safety
Falls are a leading cause of unintentional injuries in the United States. Approximately 8.9 million emergency department visits annually are associated to falls. They are also the second-leading cause of unintentional deaths in homes and communities. The most common locations where falls are reported to have occurred are: Stairs Ramps Uneven surfaces Unstable work surfaces Cluttered hallways […]
2013 Blue Rhino Propane Blast Caused by Human Error
Doug / 06-19-2014 / Dangerous
In 2013, on July 29th, thousands of 20-pound propane tanks exploded off County Road 448 in Tavares, FL. Eight people were seriously injured including being critically burned in the conflagration that shut down the Blue Rhino processing plant. Investigators are now stating that, as was expected, the explosion was caused by human error. (Orlando Sentinel) […]
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