by Alan Sackrin | Dec 29, 2016 | Hotel Injuries, Premises Liability, Slip and Falls
Updated: 4/3/22* Common negligence claims against hotels include slip and falls, bed bug bites and pool-related injuries. In this article, we’ll break down: Do hotels have a special duty of care under Florida negligence law? Florida’s Hotel Negligence Law:...
by Alan Sackrin | Jul 7, 2016 | Hotel Injuries, Injury, Premises Liability
According to Florida case law as of the date of this article, there are several factors that a hotel should evaluate in determining whether or not crime is foreseeable (meaning, a crime is likely to occur). Those factors include: the crime rate in the community...
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 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 15, 2016 | FAQs, Hotel Injuries, Injury, Premises Liability
Last Update: 5/5/23 According to Florida case law as of the date of this article, Florida law imposes a duty on a hotel or similar establishment to keep his or her buildings, premises, and appliances—or at least those parts to which the guests are invited or may...
by Alan Sackrin | Jun 2, 2016 | Hotel Injuries, Slip and Falls
Last Update: 1/14/20 If you are hurt from a slip and fall in a hotel shower or bathtub here in South Florida, then expect a fight when it comes to having the hotel pay for your damages. Why? The hospitality industry in Florida has a strong incentive in keeping a...
