by Alan Sackrin | Jul 13, 2017 | Crime Victim, Injury to Children, Nursing Home Injury, Premises Liability
Updated: 2/9/23 The statistics are shocking: 1 in 6 women in Florida have been raped at some time in their lives and almost half (42%) have been the victims of sexual assault other than rape. Additionally, 20% of men in Florida have been victims of sexual violence...
by Alan Sackrin | Jun 29, 2017 | Premises Liability, Slip and Falls
Updated: 2/9/23 How Do You Know If A Business Acted Reasonably? Unfortunately, South Floridians and our visitors are no strangers to slip and falls in cafeterias. We have all kinds of cafeterias, including those at local public schools and university dining halls, as...
by Alan Sackrin | Mar 23, 2017 | Premises Liability, Slip and Falls
Last Update: 1/14/24 In Florida, slip and falls happen every day whether it’s due to heavy rain, lack of maintenance, or even substances left on the floor. We all know that businesses such as Publix and Walmart can be held liable for a victim’s damages,...
by Alan Sackrin | Mar 9, 2017 | Hotel Injuries, Indian Hotel/Casino Injury, Premises Liability
Last Update: 4/3/22* In this article, we’ll break down: Hotel swimming pool injuries from chemicals Pool shock Most common pool chemical Recreational water illnesses (RWIs) Chlorine poisoning Chlorine burns Will a victim have to return to Florida to pursue his...
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 | Sep 22, 2016 | Premises Liability, Slip and Falls
It is surprising to think how often you can come across a “stage” or “elevation” in South Florida. Sure, you’ll find a stage at a local theater or in a school auditorium. But terms like “elevations” and “stages” are used describe many different surfaces. Especially...
