People go to stores and other businesses in Florida for many different reasons. People may go to the grocery store, convenience stores, department stores, hardware stores, auto part stores, restaurants and many other businesses. When they go to these various places,...
Pools and the dangers they pose to children
On behalf of Dana J. Watts Attorney at Law | Apr 21, 2020 | Premises Liability
As spring warms up and we head into summer, your kids are probably begging to set up the pool or go to your local waterpark. Unfortunately, it’s important to be aware of the risks involved when you decide to splash around in the wave pool or try out that new...
An “attractive nuisance” invites children to serious danger
On behalf of Dana J. Watts Attorney at Law | Mar 29, 2020 | Premises Liability
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?
On behalf of Dana J. Watts Attorney at Law | Nov 13, 2019 | Premises Liability
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
On behalf of Dana J. Watts Attorney at Law | Jul 25, 2019 | Premises Liability
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
On behalf of Dana J. Watts Attorney at Law | May 20, 2019 | Premises Liability
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 questioning...
Protect your business from premises liability claims
On behalf of Dana J. Watts Attorney at Law | Apr 4, 2019 | Premises Liability
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
On behalf of Dana J. Watts Attorney at Law | Feb 10, 2019 | 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 , often counsels clients about...
What is the attractive nuisance doctrine?
On behalf of Dana J. Watts Attorney at Law | Dec 14, 2018 | Premises Liability
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 should know...
Maintaining a safe and well-kept storefront
On behalf of Dana J. Watts Attorney at Law | Nov 23, 2018 | Premises Liability
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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