Negligent Security Claims Help Crime Victims

Property owners and businesses must maintain their facilities in a safe condition in order to deter criminal activity on their property. They are required to protect the public from suffering personal injury as the result of criminal activity. Negligent security arises when a property owner or business operator neglect their patron’s safety by failing to have adequate security measures on their property. Negligent security resulting in criminal attacks against patrons of public places occur in South Florida with more frequency than we would like to think. Unfortunately, violent criminal attacks such as robbery, assault, sexual assault, and murder occur too often at South Florida shopping...

What to do in case of a Slip and Fall or Trip and Fall Accident

Jeffrey Berman

The owners and operators of stores, restaurants, malls, and other public places are legally obligated to maintain their facilities in a safe condition and protect the public from having a slip and fall or trip and fall accident and suffering personal injury. If they fail to protect you from an accident you may have a claim for personal injury, and you may be entitled to recover money for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Slip and fall and trip and fall accidents are a common occurrence in public places. If you are involved in a slip and fall...

Governor Scott Vetoed Law Allowing Increased Highway Speed Limits

Jeffrey Berman

Florida Governor Rick Scott vetoed Florida Senate Bill 392 (2014). Click here to review the governor’s veto letter. Had this bill become law it would have allowed the speed limit on certain highways in Florida to be increased to 75 mph, making auto accidents more likely to occur on Florida highways. This veto keeps Florida in the majority of states with speed limits not in excess of 70 mph. We previously posted about this bill, emphasizing the increased dangers of driving at higher rates of speed, including the occurrence and severity of an auto accident. No matter the speed limit, we ask...

2013 Boating Accident Statistical Report

Jeffrey Berman

Today the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission published its 2013 Boating Accident Statistical Report. The 2013 Boating Accident Statistical Report indicates there were sixty-two fatalities caused by a boating related accident in Florida in 2013. Drowning is reported as the leading cause of death. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission also reports there have been eleven fatalities caused by a boating related accident in Florida so far this year. The 2013 Boating Accident Statistical Report stresses the importance of boating safety, including more careful boat operation and the use of life jackets. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regulates Florida’s fish and wildlife resources to protect their well-being and ensure...

Four Florida Metropolitan Areas Most Dangerous for Pedestrian Accident Nationwide

Jeffrey Berman

This week urban design activist organization, Smart Growth America, through its National Complete Streets Coalition, published Dangerous by Design 2014, a pedestrian safety report. Dangerous by Design 2014 identifies four Florida metropolitan areas, including Miami-Fort Lauderdale, as the four most dangerous metropolitan areas for pedestrians nationwide. Smart Growth America advocates for smart growth solutions as many American cities are undergoing urban revitalization. As you drive through south Florida’s urban centers, you may have noticed signs in the middle of the road warning drivers to yield to pedestrians. These and other safety precautions help lessen the number of pedestrian accidents. A pedestrian accident usually results in catastrophic personal injury or wrongful death. Drivers are...