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What happens when there is no evidence that the property owner had actual knowledge of a hazardous condition on their property?
Last Update: 5/15/23 According to Florida case law as of the date of this article, where there is no evidence of the property owner’s actual knowledge of the hazardous condition on their premises, the injury victim must proceed on the theory that the property owner...
How Far Does The Duty To Keep The Premises Safe For An Invitee Extend?
According to Florida case law as of the date of this article, the duty to keep the premises safe for an invitee extends to every part of the premises that are included in the invitation and that are necessary for the invitee to visit or use in the course of the...
VIDEO – What is the legal definition of a permanent injury in Florida?
Related: What are Permanent Injury Damages and How are they Determined in a Florida Injury Case? 4 Factors Used To Determine The Amount of Damages Suffered By An Injured Car Accident Victim What is Pain and Suffering under Florida Law? _______________ Do you have...
Is the duty of a property owner impacted by the activities occurring on the premises?
According to Florida case law as of the date of this article, an owner has a duty to keep his or her premises in a reasonably safe condition commensurate with the activities conducted thereon and is only responsible for foreseeable risks. See: Harrell v. Martin, 345...
Slip and Fall Accidents in Florida Nursing Homes
Last Update: 10/25/18 Slip and fall accidents can be difficult for anyone, but they are particularly harsh when the victim is a resident of a nursing home. Most nursing home residents have a real fear of falling and getting hurt. It’s a fear that most loved ones of...
What is a foreseeable injury?
According to Florida case law as of the date of this article, a foreseeable injury is one which a careful person would expect to likely result from a given action; the exact injury or manner in which it happens doesn’t need to be foreseen, but rather it only needs to...
VIDEO – What if I was partly at fault for the Florida accident because I was walking outside of a crosswalk or running across the street?
Related: As a pedestrian crossing the street, do I have to duty to avoid a car accident? Hit By a Car: Pedestrian Accidents in Florida Hurt While Crossing a Highway or Expressway?: Pedestrian Accidents in Florida _______________ Do you have questions or comments?...
What duty does a business owner owe a business invitee?
Last Update: 6/12/18 According to Florida case law as of the date of this article, a business owner owes a business invitee the duty to use reasonable care in maintaining the premises in a reasonably safe condition. See: Moultrie v. Consolidated Stores Intern. Corp.,...
Florida Criminal Defamation
Free speech is sacred in the United States. We take pride, as Americans, in being citizens of a country where we can all speak our minds. We can speak what we want, we can write what we want, and we’re free to do so. That’s what makes America great, right? Freedom of...
What amount of care is required of a business owner?
According to Florida case law as of the date of this article, the amount of ordinary and reasonable care required of a business owner depends on the nature of the business and all ordinary, customary, and reasonable uses which might occur on the premises. See:...
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