After two holiday seasons marred by the coronavirus pandemic, there is early evidence that people are visiting the malls and big-box stores in record numbers as Black Friday officially opens the holiday shopping season. Our injury lawyers in Fort Myers and Cape Coral recently wrote about the risks of holiday…
The holidays increase injury risks in a number of ways, from motor vehicle accidents to defective products we unwittingly bring into our homes. But, while most consider shopping a fun departure from our daily life, too many overlook the risks, particularly at the holidays. Our injury lawyers in Cape Coral…
As we work toward recovery from the historic damage caused by Hurricane Ian, it’s important for private property and business owners to understand their liability when it comes to preventing injury resulting from hazards on their property. Businesses are fighting for survival and working hard to get employees back to…
Palm Beach County has launched a program to assist older adults with improving strength and balance in an effort to reduce their risks of fall injuries. Unintentional falls are the leading cause of deadly injuries among Florida senior citizens. In fact, for many South Florida EMS departments, falls are the…
Fort Myers police are investigating a weekend shooting at a local apartment building. The incident occurred in the 2800-block of Grand Avenue in Fort Myers. A 22-year-old man is charged with aggravated battery, according to FOX 4 News. All parties have been accounted for and authorities say there is no…
Are you battling clutter? A month into the COVID-19 pandemic, with many parents working from home and kids out of school, families are struggling with living under one roof, let alone keeping a nice orderly space. The businesses that are open -particularly grocery stores and big-box chains – are likewise…
Black Friday signals the beginning of the holiday shopping season. This year’s season is the shortest possible — 6 days fewer than last year and the fewest number of holiday shopping days since 2013. Combine that with an early start to frigid northern temperatures that descended upon the midwest before…
Disturbing video footage of an SUV smashing through a convenience store in the heart of Fort Myers offers a sobering reminder of the risk of these storefront collisions. WINK News reports the truck slammed through the storefront in south Fort Myers in an incident that was captured on the store’s…
Fans of rapper Travis Scott know that when they go to one of his concerts, it’s going to be high-energy. Not only will the bass be loud and the crowd riled, fans routinely form mosh pits, crowd surf and stage dive. But now, one of those fans has suffered serious…
In Florida, property owners are generally liable for dangerous conditions that are not obvious and cause harm to those who are lawfully present. There are varying degrees of a property owner’s responsibility in this area of law – known as premises liability – depending on the status of the individual…