Scott Marshall | November 28, 2022
You didn’t expect to become the victim of a crime when you went to visit a friend or stopped off at a bar after work. However, that is exactly what ended up happening. You got mugged in the dark alley that connects the bar to the parking lot or in the unilluminated and apparently unrecorded parking ... What is negligent security?
Scott Marshall | July 23, 2022
This past month, we learned of yet an alligator-related tragedy in Florida. According to law enforcement, an 80-year-old woman who fell into a pond at a country club in Sarasota County was fatally attacked by two alligators. Alligators are attracted to any place they can find water – preferably fresh water. That means that in ... Are property owners liable for alligator attacks in Florida?
Scott Marshall | April 27, 2022
An evening out with friends at your favorite nightclub should never end with a tragedy. Unfortunately, certain hazards can make the establishment perilous to customers. If you slip and fall at your favorite nightclub and suffer injury, you may be able to pursue compensation. Under Florida premises liability laws, nightclub operators are legally required to ... How do I prove liability in a slip and fall accident at a nightclub?
Scott Marshall | March 17, 2022
When you stay at a hotel, you expect that hotel to take certain steps to keep you safe. This doesn’t mean that injuries are impossible, but it does mean that the hotel owners and staff can’t be negligent in their duties and responsibilities. If they are, then the hotel itself may be responsible for any ... Issues with hotel security could lead to a lawsuit
Scott Marshall | January 27, 2022
Most people don’t know much about premises liability, which is the legal and financial responsibility a property owner or business owner has for people who get hurt while visiting. The average property owner carries homeowner’s insurance to protect themselves, and businesses often carry premises liability policies to protect them from the same risks. Beyond that, ... Does premise liability include injuries from an assault?