We have previously written about the safety precautions necessary for residential pools, and about how important it is for homeowners to observe basic safety standards, given the inherent dangers of a residential pool. We also discussed the many laws that detail how securely a residential pool and its surrounding areas must be kept, laws that exist to safeguard not just …
Pokemon Go Accidents and Liability Issues
Pokemon Go is everywhere. The app is now known throughout the world and has become one of the most downloaded and used mobile games ever. The uniqueness of its interface has brought a new set of questions and problems to the public consciousness, and although there are no major legal issues that have come into play yet, the spate of …
Elder on Elder Abuse: Nursing Home Liability
When our loved ones get older, and they get to the point that they are no longer able to care for themselves, we often have to make the emotional decision to place them in a nursing home or assisted living facility. That decision can be hard enough on its own, but when loved ones are abused, neglected, or mistreated while …
Amusement Park Accidents and Liability
Amusement parks and theme parks are supposed to be places to let go, enjoy yourself, and have fun. In Florida, they also serve as major fuel to our economy. You may find it odd that despite the millions of people who visit these parks each year, you rarely hear about incidents or accidents taking place there. Amusement park accidents do …
Legal Issues and Prevention of Car Accidents Involving the Elderly
With the number of traffic accidents on Florida’s roads, there is plenty of blame to go around. Accidents do not discriminate, they are caused by and victimize all ages, races, and sexes. But whether the reputation is earned or unfair, the fact is that many Floridians seem to believe that the elderly have special issues when it come to motor …
Use Common Sense When Operating Lawn Mowers and Lawn Cars
We tend to think of the items in our household as being generally safe. We often do not give much thought to the potential dangers of household item use, misuse, or what could happen if those products are defective or malfunction. At the risk of being dramatic, many of us keep a large piece of motorized equipment in our homes …
Does Florida Need Tougher Driving Laws?
We talk often about Florida’s motor vehicle laws. How do Florida driving laws compare with those of other states? Do they need to be tougher? It is probably best to compare Florida with states that have a similar population, such as New York (where many Florida drivers come from) and California. Like those states, we have a large number of …
Florida’s Motorcycle Helmet Laws are There for Your Safety
Although riding a motorcycle in Florida can be done safely, it is almost common knowledge that riding a motorcycle carries some inherent risks and dangers. It is also well known that head injuries are among the most serious and potentially fatal, and that motorcycle accidents are a leading cause of head trauma. With those basic facts in place, you may …
Common Airports Accidents Can Raise Unique Legal Questions
We often do not think about it being the case, but our airports can be a haven for potential personal injuries. Between people in a rush, crowds, food service operations, and equipment and luggage clogging up walkways, getting injured while in an airport is a more common occurrence than you may think. Injuries sustained at an airport can bring up …
Understanding Who is Liable in Drownings and Pool-Related Injuries
In many of our homes, accessible to almost anybody who comes in, is a condition that could be considered inherently dangerous and even deadly to those unprepared for it. We are referring to residential pools, which not only present a drowning danger, but often are left unsupervised and not fenced off. Anyone from young children to adults who can not …