Premises liability cases are often hotly contested. The Plaintiff will typically claim that the property owner or manager is entirely responsible for any slip and fall that occurs on their premises. The owner or manager, by...more
When you get injured in a slip and fall accident, one of the first things you need to do is find out if you have a case. If you do, you may be entitled to financial compensation, but you may also need to act quickly to...more
When you get injured in a slip and fall accident, one of the first questions you need answered is, “Who do I sue?” Identifying the correct defendant (or possibly defendants) in your slip and fall case is critical, as you need...more
When you have a slip and fall case, you need to make informed decisions. One of the most important decisions you may need to make is deciding when (and if) to settle your case. Knowing whether to accept a settlement offer...more
In a recent opinion, Florida’s First District Court of Appeal provided further guidance regarding the changes to Florida’s summary judgment rule. See Whitlow v. Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, Inc., --- So. 3d ---, Case No....more
Being injured by another’s negligence carries the risk of serious harm. A personal injury victim can be forced to miss time from work, to undergo extensive medical treatment, and to suffer emotional distress. Anyone who has...more
The short answer is “no.” In fact, the very term “automatically” is rarely found when discussing legal duties of any kind. There are conditions that must be met in order to successfully claim that a landlord is legally...more
A recent Fourth District Court of Appeal ruling illustrates how defendants in premises liability cases can posture themselves for success at the summary judgment stage by implementing and complying with comprehensive...more
On October 21, 2016, Florida’s Second DCA issued a decision in a slip-and-fall case against Wal-Mart that found the trial court erred when it set aside the jury verdict and granted Plaintiff’s motion for new trial on the...more