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Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Should You File a Slip and Fall Claim? Here’s What You Need to Know

If you were injured in a slip and fall accident, should you file a claim? Injuries from slip and fall accidents can be incredibly expensive, so it is important to make an informed decision about asserting your legal rights....more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

Slip, Trip, Splash: Summer Hazards on Commercial Property

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Summer brings sunshine, sandals—and a spike in slip-and-fall accidents. As crowds flock to pools, amusement parks, outdoor malls, and restaurants with patios, property owners and businesses need to stay vigilant....more

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The Expansion of Dog Owner Liability in New York

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In a landmark decision likely to have wide-ranging implications for premises liability claims and insurance defense litigation, the New York Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court, has upended decades of precedent in its...more

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Proving Negligence After a Slip and Fall in California

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Slip and fall incidents are among the most common types of accidents in California and elsewhere. In public spaces like businesses, nearly nine out of ten high-risk areas have no safety measures in place. If you've suffered...more

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

Slip and Fall Accidents in Apartment Buildings: Understanding Your Rights in Colorado

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, but when they occur in an apartment building, the consequences can be particularly challenging. Whether you're a tenant or a visitor, injuries from a fall can result in medical...more

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Liability in Vacation Rental Injuries in California

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The vacation rental industry claims over two million properties throughout the United States. According to the Miliken Institute, California had 128,000 short-term vacation rental listings in 2022. The Big Bear region in...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Navigating Florida’s Slip and Fall Cases

“Slip and fall” is a term that personal injury lawyers, insurance companies, and insurance claim adjusters use to describe accidents that occur when people fall, slip or trip and hurt themselves at a commercial location,...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Is Premises Liability the Same as Negligence?

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In today's world, we travel all the time. We shop at grocery stores and department stores, we take walks on the sidewalks in our neighborhoods, and we go to large events, such as concerts or weddings, at various venues. But...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

What to Expect in a Florida Slip & Fall Case

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

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Identifying the Defendants in a Slip and Fall Case

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

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

What to Do After a Florida Slip and Fall Injury

We enter stores, restaurants, and other public spaces with the expectation that they will be safe. This proves to be correct in the overwhelming majority of circumstances. There are times, however, when the owner or...more

Rumberger | Kirk

Landowner’s Duty of Care in Florida, and the Special Case of Contractors

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In a premises liability case, the landowner’s standard of care is determined by the category of entrant.  Post v. Lunney, 261 So. 2d 146, 147 (Fla. 1972).  See also ARP v. Waterway E. Assoc., Inc., 217 So. 3d 117, 120 (Fla....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Expansion of Premises Liability for Construction Owners

A property owner is generally liable for hazards on the property that injure others. On construction projects, this presents a significant risk for owners because there are always multiple hazards present, and the owner,...more

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Premises Liability Concerns as Hotels Re-Open in the Wake of COVID-19

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COVID-19 has ravaged the economy, with the hospitality industry feeling especially compromised. Fear of community spread of the virus through travel and group events has dramatically reduced occupancy rates across the...more

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4th DCA Draws the Line Between Foreseeable and Unforeseeable Acts in Premises Liability

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On January 15, 2020, Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal in Bryan v. Galley Maid Marine Products, Inc., reversed a circuit court’s granting of summary judgment in favor of defendant Galley Maid Marine Products, a...more

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Stay Shut Down or Be Sued? The Risk to Your Business from COVID-19 Premises-Liability Claims

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Reeling from months of governmental orders that required all restaurants to close their doors, Chez Quis was elated to re-open and welcome back its diners, even at a reduced capacity. But elation quickly turned to despair...more

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Causation Defenses to Premises Liability Claims Involving Alleged Exposure to COVID-19

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Businesses that re-open to the public could potentially find themselves facing premises liability claims from customers who allege that they contracted COVID-19 on the premises due to the business’s negligence....more

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Defense Of COVID-19 Bodily Injury Litigation In Illinois

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Should we expect bodily injury claims to be made and litigation to be filed in Illinois after “shelter in place orders” are lifted? Probably. It’s Illinois! With fewer car accidents and trip and falls happening during...more

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Use of Public Health Guidance to Mitigate Risk of Premises Liability to Customers Based on Exposure to COVID-19

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As the country looks toward re-opening, there has, rightly, been significant attention paid to how businesses that interact with the public can minimize the chances of their employees contracting COVID-19. ...more

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