An “attractive nuisance” invites children to serious danger
At first, the legal doctrine of the “attractive nuisance” may sound a little humorous. Are there any attractive nuisances on Florida beaches? The reality is that Florida homeowners can face enormous legal liability if they maintain something that fits the definition....What injuries can occur when people slip and fall in a business?
The idea of a slip-and-fall accident is something quite a few people find humorous. There is a reason that dramatic images of characters slipping often find their ways into comedies. The physical humor of a fall can be entertaining in film or on television, but the...Falls the leading cause of fatal, nonfatal injury among seniors
For many aging Americans, Florida’s favorable climate, relatively reasonable cost of living and lack of a state income tax make it an ideal place to retire, but as the state’s older population increases, so, too, does the number of falls suffered by this...Detailing your duty of care
You certainly do not want anyone to be hurt in your home or on your property in Sarasota to be hurt, so you likely do all that is needed to protect whoever you invite to enter. Yet many have come to members of our team here at Dana J. Watts Attorney at Law questioning...Protect your business from premises liability claims
Most business owners in Florida already know that a slip-and-fall may result in insurance claims and a potential lawsuit. While this is the most commonly known illustration of premises liability, there is more to keeping commercial property safe than just reducing...How Florida statutes define premises liability
Some people may seem more “accident-prone” than others, but when there are dangerous conditions on someone else’s Florida property, you do not have to be uncoordinated to be susceptible to falling. The team at Dana J. Watts, Attorney at Law, often...What is the attractive nuisance doctrine?
It may be commonly understood that if one enters another’s property in Sarasota without permission, they assume the risks of whatever that property’s features may pose. This standard of liability is based off the assumption that the trespassing individual...Maintaining a safe and well-kept storefront
If you have ever been to a retail storefront in Florida, you are probably more likely to want to frequent a well-maintained establishment. Customers are most likely going to feel much more comfortable in an environment that is free of hazards, clean and welcoming. At...
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