Yes, building owners and managers have a duty to comply with local building codes. The building codes specify a certain level of illumination for common areas. If they are in violation of that, that’s per se negligence or negligence on its...
Potentially, yes. If an apartment owner or a manager knew or reasonably should have known that a dangerous condition, like a rapist, existed on the property, they have a duty to correct that dangerous condition to keep residents and guests...
The first thing you should do is call the police. The next, if you’re able, is gather evidence. Please take pictures of the scene, take pictures of the vehicle that hit you, and take pictures of the surrounding area. If you’re injured as a result of the...
If you’re injured while riding a motorcycle in the state of Florida, it’s likely that your insurance contract will require you to cooperate the investigation of the claim. That can include making a statement to your own insurance company. However, you are...
If you or a loved one is injured while riding a motorcycle and you’re not wearing a helmet, you can recover damages. Florida has a doctrine called comparative liability, which means the defense is allowed to mention that to a jury as a reason for why...
