by Alan Sackrin | Jul 13, 2016 | Dog Bites, FAQs, Injury
According to Florida case law as of the date of this article, the term “owner” does not include a kennel owner or a veterinarian who undertakes care, custody, and control of the dog under an agreement with the actual owner. See: Wipperfurth v. Huie, 654 So.2d...
by Alan Sackrin | Jul 11, 2016 | FAQs, Injury, Premises Liability
According to Florida case law as of the date of this article, an owner of a body of water, is not required to fence it, post guards, or put up signs in areas that are not designed for swimming. This is true even in the case of children, unless there is some unusual...
by Alan Sackrin | Jun 29, 2016 | FAQs, Hotel Injuries, Injury, Premises Liability
According to Florida case law as of the date of this article, a person entering a hotel’s premises without authority to use the swimming pool cannot change their status from trespasser to invitee by befriending or conversing with the hotel guests. QUICK FACT:...
by Alan Sackrin | Jun 27, 2016 | Dog Bites, FAQs, Injury
According to Florida case law as of the date of this article, yes, a dog owner will be held strictly liable for any damage done to someone bitten by the owner’s dog. See: Allstate Ins. Co. v. Greenstein, App. 3 Dist., 308 So.2d 561 (1975) Pandora the Great Dane...
by Alan Sackrin | Jun 22, 2016 | FAQs, Hotel Injuries, Injury, Premises Liability
Last Update: 4/25/18 According to Florida case law as of the date of this article, a person entering a hotel to communicate with a registered guest is required to receive the same degree of care that the guest is entitled to receive from the hotel. This principle is...
by Alan Sackrin | Jun 20, 2016 | Dog Bites, FAQs, Injury
According to Florida case law as of the date of this article, the owner of a dog cannot be held liable for injuries by his or her dog if the injured person was negligent in provoking or aggravating the dog. See: Harris v. Moriconi, App. 1 Dist., 331 So.2d 353 (1976)...
