Identifying hazards on properties is crucial for ensuring the safety of occupants. Property owners and managers must be aware of common hazards. These hazards can lead to accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. Slips, Trips, and Falls Slips, trips, and falls are common hazards on properties. Uneven or damaged walking surfaces can cause people to stumble. […]
Business owners have an important responsibility – keeping their employees and customers safe. This is known as “premises liability” and it’s something every operation, big or small, needs to understand. When someone gets injured on your property, it falls on you regardless of whether you were directly at fault or not. That’s why it’s so […]
Getting bitten by a dog can be a traumatic, painful experience. More than 4.5 million dog bites occur in the U.S. each year, sending nearly 800,000 people to get emergency medical care. For some bite victims, the physical and emotional trauma haunt them for life. As a dog owner, you want to make sure you […]
Property owners have various legal duties to ensure their land and buildings are reasonably safe for anyone who enters the premises. The exact obligations a landlord or homeowner has depends on the situation, including local laws, property type, and status of the visitor. However, most regions impose a “duty of care” that requires some precautions […]
When Janice brought her elderly mother to the emergency room for an infection, she expected quality care. Instead, a chaotic ER environment and overworked staff led to a near-fatal medication error. Janice was left wondering – could the hospital be held responsible for this mistake? Most people don’t think about hospital liability until an incident […]
Elderly abuse and neglect in nursing homes is an unfortunate issue that affects many seniors and families right here in Jacksonville. No loved one deserves to suffer mistreatment when they are supposed to be cared for. This article will go over the different types of elder abuse that can happen in nursing homes. It will […]
When it comes to a medical malpractice lawsuit, having inadequate or inexperienced legal counsel can severely hurt your chances of winning your case or obtaining a favorable settlement. That’s why doing in-depth research and asking the hard questions is crucial when choosing the right attorney in Jacksonville. Conduct Thorough Online Research Google should be your […]
When we get medical treatment from doctors, nurses, or other healthcare professionals, we trust that they will provide us with quality care that meets professional standards. However, there are unfortunate situations when medical negligence occurs, leading to further injury or harm. If you have experienced what you believe may be medical malpractice, it’s important to […]
Personal injuries in and around our own homes are, unfortunately, very common. These often painful and costly accidents can happen when we least expect it – while cooking, cleaning, doing home repairs, or even just walking down the stairs. However, many personal injuries can be easily prevented by taking some simple precautions and being more […]
After a car accident, you likely never imagined you’d end up negotiating with insurance companies. Dealing with car repairs, health care bills, lost wages from missed work – it’s enough to handle without taking on an insurance adjuster. Their job is to minimize costs for the insurance company, not make you whole. Don’t worry. With […]