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Florida Residents Should Stay Alert to Dangerous Dogs
Apr 5, 2012 Posted by cw-admin in Premises Liability
With summer fast approaching, more and more Florida residents will be congregating outside on porches and sidewalks as their family and friends come to Florida during their vacations and summer holidays. Unfortunately, for some, the carefree evenings can turn tragic when a dangerous dog attacks them. We have previously reported on Florida dog bites. Once…
Safety Reminders for Those Taking to Florida Swimming Pools
Nov 28, 2011 Posted by Your Attorney in Premises Liability
The Sunshine State stays true to its name even throughout the winter months. While most of the United States suffers through cold temperatures and snow storms, residents of Florida are able to sunbathe and relax in their pools. In fact, with the temperatures expected to be in the 80s over the upcoming weekend in Vero…
Florida Business Customers Should Stay Alert to Avoid Slip-and-Fall Accidents
Nov 2, 2011 Posted by Your Attorney in Premises Liability
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) nearly 9 million Americans were treated in emergency rooms for unintentional falls in 2009, making it the leading cause of all visits to the hospital. Nearly one million of the emergency room visits were caused by slips and falls. The CDC website states that many…
Have Fun in Southern Florida on Halloween, But Keep Safety in Mind
Oct 31, 2011 Posted by Your Attorney in Premises Liability
Halloween is the one time during the year that children can dress up as their favorite super-hero or cartoon character and collect candy and treats from their friends and neighbors. Although Halloween is typically a fun night for children and adults alike, it can come with dangers. While some cities and towns “celebrate” Halloween on…
Recent Florida Dog Attack Puts Pit Bull Ban Back in Spotlight
Oct 26, 2011 Posted by Your Attorney in Premises Liability
Once again a young Florida child is the victim of a vicious dog attack. The latest dog-bite accident left an eight-year-old Deerfield Beach boy with a broken arm and bites to his face, arms and legs. He required over 30 stitches to repair the wounds caused by the pit bull, according to an article in…
Dog Bites a Real Threat to Florida Residents
Sep 23, 2011 Posted by Your Attorney in Premises Liability
According to the Humane Society of the United States, there are close to 78 million dogs owned by Americans, with nearly 40% of U.S. homes owning at least one dog as a pet. Dogs are touted as being “man’s best friend,” but sometimes family pets can become aggressive and attack, leaving family members, visitors or…
Young Children Require Close Supervision When Around Swimming Pools
Aug 15, 2011 Posted by Your Attorney in Premises Liability
A 21-month-old child was found drowned in a swimming pool in Deltona, FL in late July after she wandered outside; an 11-month-old Citrus County, Florida girl drowned in the family swimming pool last week after a dog pushed a gate open and she wandered into the pool; and in early June, a one-year-old was found…
