Miami Resort Injury Lawyer Blog

Get ready. The sound of dice being thrown, roulette wheels being spun, and crowds cheering for the lure of easy money appears to be headed to South Florida.

What has been a pipe dream for so many for so long appears to be on the verge of being realized. Legalized gambling may be coming to Miami sooner than you think.

While South Florida has had gambling at the local Indian Reservation for years now, a strong push is being made to bring Las Vegas style gambling to downtown Miami.

Appellate Court Ruling is a Victory for the Hialeah Racetrack

A Tallahassee appellate court cleared the way for legislators to expand gambling in South Florida without a referendum vote. The ruling was a victory for the Hialeah Racetrack and serves as a promising omen for the push by the world's largest gaming companies to bring resort casinos to Florida.

The reason being is that this case concluded that Florida legislators can authorize slot machines anywhere in the State of Florida.

The immediate impact of this ruling is that the Hialeah Racetrack is now eligible to place slot machines on its facility. The reason being is because at issue in that case was whether or not the Hialeah Racetrack could put slot machines on its facility. The appellate court affirmed the lower court's ruling in concluding that the Hialeah Racetrack was free to add the slots.

Looking at the decision more broadly, this ruling will usher in a new era for equal access to gambling in Florida, especially in South Florida, by adding to an existing mix that includes horse and dog racing, jai alai and Seminole Indian casinos.

The era of the Resort Casino may be upon us

Florida legislators, led by Rep. Erik Fresen, are pushing a proposed plan to build three resort casinos in Miami Dade and Broward Counties without first having to seek voter approval. And such a plan is bolstered by the appellate court's ruling permitting slot machines to be added to the Hialeah Race track.

The plan would invite companies to submit bids for three casino licenses to a newly-created Florida Gaming Commission. Each of the bidders would be required to show that they will invest a minimum of $2 billion in capital in each facility.

Impact on South Florida

It is all but certain that gambling is coming to South Florida at some point in the near future. There is also no question that gambling will pump billions of dollars into the economy and help revitalize Miami-Dade county.

Gambling also has the potential of catapulting South Florida's status among international tourists and make South Florida one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States, and that is above and beyond its current popularity.

But gambling will not be without its negatives. With the influx of more people and money into South Florida will no doubt come more crime. These "resort casinos" will need to be equipped to handle the large influx of potential travelers. And that is not just from a gambling perspective, but from a safety and risk management perspective. The best way to curtail violent crimes is prepare for them and properly staff the properties.

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Summer is officially in full swing and even with the unpredictable nature of gas prices many families decide to hit the road for that all-American road trip. If you plan on traveling this summer, here are some tips to make your travels safer and better.

If you're taking a road trip, plan your trip ahead of time. If you're going to a city you've never visited then make sure to do some research to avoid the seedy and crime-ridden parts of that town. Only take the credit cards you'll really need. Rather than travel with a big wad of cash, use traveler's checks.

Once you get to your hotel, check the locks in your room to make sure they all work. Also, never leave your room unlocked. Even if you're just going to get ice or the vending machine lock the door. Also, avoid using side or rear entrances at hotels. Always use the main entrance because they are usually very well lit.

On a road trip, you're going to inevitably stop for gas. When picking a gas station don't choose one because it has the cheaper price. Instead, you should be going to a well-lit gas station. When purchasing gas choose the pumps that are closest to the station building. Credit card scammers replace the credit card slots with skimmers on the pumps furthest from the station because an attendant is less likely to see them there.

When you're traveling the last thing you want to worry about is something bad happening. However, they do happen. If you follow these tips and use your common sense, you can avoid a car accident, a slip and fall or even from being the victim of a violent crime at your hotel.

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Ever since 9/11, we've had to get accustomed to living in a new world where we have to worry about terrorism. Now, many hotels are reviewing their security measures since bin Laden was killed to take into account the fact that the potential for attacks against US citizens may be higher than ever.

One major hotel chain that is reviewing security measures is the Marriott. Marriott takes security seriously as two of their hotels were attacked in Indonesia on July 17, 2009. Also, last year a terrorist parked a bomb-filled SUV outside of a Marriot in New York City. The Marriot brands include JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton and Residence Inn.

Starwood Hotels, which operates the Sheraton and W brands released a statement that its hotels are advised to follow the guidance of the Dept. of Homeland Security. Its employees also follow a policy of "if you see something, say something."

This is a remarkable policy and it should be followed by all hotels. Often times, employees simply overlook a spill on the floor or that suspicious individual who is walking up and down the hotel parking lot. That spill could lead to a very bad slip and fall. That man could assault a hotel guest and badly injury him. Hotels should follow this policy because it would prevent countless injuries.

While no one can guarantee that trip and falls, slip and falls, or other accidents, won't happen, a hotel or resort can provide safe pedestrian areas to prevent avoidable injury. In many cases, it is important to obtain photographs of the scene of the fall. Unsuspecting injury victims who trust the hotel or resort to "do the right thing," may be surprised when the dangerous condition is corrected and the owner or operator denies responsibility.

Fortunately, Florida law has permitted us to assist many injury victims when dangerous floor surfaces, walkways or parking lots have caused preventable harm.

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A woman has passed away after falling through a 10th story W Hotel window located in Midtown Atlanta. Another woman also fell with her. Luckily, she is alive and remains in a local hospital.

LaShawna Threatt was celebrating her 30th birthday with her fiancee and close friends at the Hotel. Initial reports from the scene stated that Threatt was either drunk or rough-housing with her friend when she fell through the window. However, the family maintains that no play-fighting was going on.

According to Threatt's fiancee, the night was coming to an end and the two close friends were simply hugging each other to say good night. At the time they were hugging, Threatt's back was against the window. As they leaned against the glass, the window broke and they both fell out. Threatt landed on the 5th floor of a sunroom roof connected to the hotel. Its believed that her friend rolled off the roof.

This fall certainly raises some questions as to the integrity of these windows and whether they were properly suited to be installed in an area where individuals may stand or rest against them. If it is determined that these two women were not rough housing in any way, then the hotel may be found liable for the wrongful death of Threatt and the injuries sustained by her friend.

One of the critical components of any personal injury claim is the investigation conducted by the plaintiff's attorney. Here, it would be necessary to obtain all police reports generated as a result of this incident. It would also be necessary to interview all witnesses who saw the incident occur and to determine what type of glass is was installed in this area. Further, a determination as to whether this glass was properly installed or even suitable for this area would have to be made. These are just a few of the details involved in investigating a claim of this nature and much more work would have to be undertaken to fully investigate a claim of this magnitude.

In sum, this is just another illustration of how hotels often fail to take the appropriate measures to maintain their property to the detriment of those staying there, and when they do act, it is often too late. Our firm has handled plenty of cases where resorts and hotels have failed to properly maintain its premises resulting in serious injuries. Our firm has extensive experience handling these claims.

Consider Your Options. Contact Us Today.

If you, or a loved one, have been injured while staying at a resort, in a amusement park, car accident, or assaulted, while at a hotel, restaurant or bar, please contact us today for a free case evaluation.

Call us today toll free at 1-866-518-2913 or 305-263-7700.

A 22 year old University of Washington student was paralyzed from the chest down as a result of a horrific accident on the beach. A 31 year old man broke his neck while chartering a group of students to a popular lake. A star football recruit was killed when he fell off a balcony.

What do all of these unfortunate and tragic tales have in common? They all occurred during spring break.

Traveling for spring break has become increasingly popular over the years. As winter would lessen its chill, and thoughts turned to regeneration, rejuvenation, and new birth, many college aged students became particularly frolicsome during spring break. As a result, spring break has become a popular time of the year for many to vent their ingrained urges.

However, spring break is not without incident and its share of problems. Here are some tips for those planning on traveling during spring break:

1. Driving. If you're driving make sure your car, and tires, are in good condition. Also, while driving make sure to stay alert at all times and avoid all distractions like sending text messages, or speaking on the cell phone. And above all else, never drink and drive.

2. Hotel Rooms. If possible, reserve a room on a floor above the 1st floor because those rooms are harder to break into. Never give a stranger your room key. Also, be mindful of bed bugs in your room and use these tips to combat bed bugs. Also, make a note of where your exits are located.

3. Drinking. Be careful when drinking and never accept drinks from strangers. Be responsible and always pace yourself and avoid binge drinking. And be mindful that those who are heavily intoxicated become easy targets for criminals to prey on.

4. Swimming. Make sure to always swim while a life guard is on duty. Be careful of ocean currents and rip tides. Always swim within the designated area, and always swim with a buddy.

5. Stay with your friends. Always avoid being alone, or with a group of people you don't know or trust. To best avoid that issue, always stick with your friends. In crowded situations, you and your friends should designate certain times and places where everyone should physically present themselves.

6. Have fun. And above all else, please make sure to have fun during spring break, and please make sure to stay safe.

However, should you, or a loved one, be injured during spring break then please call our office to discuss your case and your rights. Such common claims involve sexual assaults at resorts due to the resort's lack of adequate security, auto accidents, parasailing accidents, slip and fall incidents and a host of other such claims.

If you're making way to Florida, for spring break, or you're a local planning a "staycation" be sure to keep your eyes and ears open for dangers. However, if you find yourself in the unfortunate position of getting injured, make sure to call Alvarez & Barbara.

You may have already heard of a recent lawsuit filed against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts prompted by the parents of a 4 year old child who was burned by nacho cheese that was allegedly served at an unsafe temperature. Many of you are probably reminded of the McDonald's hot coffee law suit. But before you think this is "ridiculous", let's discuss this case and the related to how a restaurant may serve food.

This young child was burnt by the nacho cheese that was placed in a paper cup. To keep from falling from an unstable chair, the young child grabbed onto the food tray holding the cheese. After grabbing onto the food tray, the cheese splashed onto the child's face.

According to the family's attorney, the cheese began to cause immediate burns on contact. As such, the lawsuit alleges that the cheese was served at an unsafe temperature and that the child has sustained permanent scarring.

So what duty do restaurants have to their patrons?

In Florida, when a diner orders and pays for food at a restaurant, "there is a sale of such of food, and there exists an implied warranty that the food so sold is reasonably fit for human consumption." Zabner v. Howard Johnson's, Inc., 201 So. 2d 824, 827 (Fla. 4th DCA 1967). This warranty arises because the consumer by ordering the food provides notice to the seller of the particular purpose for which the food is required and as such relies on the seller's skill and judgment in preparing such food. Id.

Here, it appears that the cheese was not reasonably fit for human consumption because it allegedly caused immediate burns on the child's face. When ordering a hot meal, its reasonably expected that the meal will be served at a hot or warm temperature. However, its not reasonably expected to be served so hot that it causes immediate burns upon contact. Food that is served at such temperature breaches the implied warranty that arises with the sale of foods.

If you have been injured in an accident, or food poisioning, please contact our office today for an initial free case evaluation and to discuss your rights.

We often take elevators for granted, but we should never take elevator safety for granted. In the past, we have talked about events in which a hotel guest is injured due to an elevator that is not operating properly. Often, this can lead to tragedy. Sadly, we bring to you news about a 2-year old boy who is in serious condition after falling 30 feet down an elevator shaft at an Illinois Hotel.

Hotel security cameras show the boy leaving the room and his mother getting him in the hallway. The boy left the room a second time, walked towards the elevator and began pushing buttons. After pressing the buttons, the elevator stopped between floors leaving a 16-inch gap between the elevator car and the wall. The boy stepped into the shaft and fell.

Currently, the elevator is off limits and was immediately shut down following the incident yesterday afternoon.

According to the local Fire Chief, it appears the child sustained a head injury. Witnesses state they heard the boy crying and that the elevator was stopped between floors. When emergency crews arrived they found the boy on the floor of the elevator shaft, and he was immediately airlifted to an area hospital.

Officials report that this was simply a terrible accident. The hotel's manager did not want to comment on the incident. The police state that the hotel has a policy of not allowing children and that the mother brought the children in after she checked in.

Consider Your Options. Contact Us Today.

If you, or a loved one, have been injured while staying at a resort, in a amusement park, car accident, or assaulted, while at a hotel, restaurant or bar, please contact us today for a free case evaluation.

Call us today toll free at 1-866-518-2913 or 305-263-7700.

More news has come out regarding the unfortunate incident where 5 young males died of carbon monoxide poisoning at a Hialeah motel.

In 2006 the City of Hialeah passed what has been named "Janelle's Law" after the daughter of a retired Hialeah police officer died of carbon monoxide poisoning. The ordinance required carbon monoxide alarms in homes, apartments, and commercial buildings - both new and old.

Despite this law, the death of those 5 males demonstrates the City has not done much to enforce the law. The motel where this tragedy occurred did not have the required gas alarms. They passed away after they left a car running in the garage underneath their room.

The hotel was last inspected in April 2008, which was 8 months before the El Presidente motel was required to place at least one detector on each floor. According to the City's Fire Department, they do not plan on fining the motel for not having any detectors. The Chief said the hotel is in compliance now. Therefore, it cannot be fined.

The victim's families have taken a different view. They are left wondering why Hialeah failed to enforce the law and inspect buildings for gas alarms. The City has pledged to inspect similar hotels within their city limits.

This is not the first time people have died as a result of gas poisoning in Hialeah. In 2005 three young women died after they pulled into a similar motel garage, closed the garage door and left the car running. At that very motel, management has placed signs in the garages warning guests not to run the car with door closed. The warning sign reads: "Carbon monoxide emission is lethal. It will cause death."

This is just another illustration of how hotels often fail to take the appropriate measures to maintain their property to the detriment of those staying there. Our firm has handled plenty of cases where resorts and hotels have failed to properly maintain its premises resulting in serious injuries. Our firm has extensive experience handling these claims.

The incident in Hialeah is also not the first time a gas leak-related incident caused injuries, and death, to hotel or resort guests. Late last year, an explosion in a Mexcian Resort resulted in several deaths. That incident, as well as the incident in Hialeah, also brought back painful memories of an incident that occurred in 2006 at a Key West hotel involving a fatal carbon monoxide leak.

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On this blog, we've provided various tips on hotel safety and security. Now, we're going to add another to that growing list: upon check in, make sure your room is free from anything left by a previous guest. Why? The following case is the perfect example of why we should do so. According to a woman from Massachusetts, she relives a horrid moment on a daily basis - her child swallowing a used condom he found in a New Jersey hotel room.

About two years ago Amy Wolfe and her family were driving back home to Massachusetts after vacationing in Florida. They decided to spend the night at a hotel on their way back up. In the morning the family awoke and her husband headed out to get breakfast for his wife and their three children.

At some point her youngest child found a used condom, swallowed it, and began to choke on it. According to the complaint, the child swallowed the used condom along with its "contents". The child's mother was then forced to remove the condom from his throat.

Last month, a US District Judge stated the case had "unique circumstances" and that a jury should decide whether Wolfe suffered emotional distress as a witness to the incident. Wolfe claims she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. As a result, she seeks treatment from a psychiatrist.

Attorneys for the hotel argue that Wolfe cannot claim emotional distress because the child did not suffer serious physical injury or death. They also pointed out to the judge that she threw the condom out and did not seek immediate medical attention.

Luckily, her child did not contract a sexually transmitted disease or other illnesses. However, the family contends his developmental delays are a result of the trauma he suffered.

This is just another illustration of how hotels often fail to take the appropriate measures to maintain their property to the detriment of those staying there, and when they do act, it is often too late. Our firm has handled plenty of cases where resorts and hotels have failed to properly maintain its premises resulting in serious injuries. Our firm has extensive experience handling these claims.

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We previously brought to you news about a young boy who tragically lost is life while riding his bicycle at Disney World. We also brought you the unfortunate news about a young boy who tragically lost his life while visiting Disney, as well as another story regarding a crash with a Disney bus where several people were injured.

Well, it is happened again. Sadly, another individual has lost his life at the hands of a bus at a Walt Disney World Resort.

According to authorities, a 69-year-old tourist from Massachusetts stepped in front of a Disney bus traveling through a parking lot at the Port Orleans resort Sunday afternoon. The man later died at an area hospital.

The Florida Highway Patrol reports that there were passengers on the bus. Fortunately, none of the passengers were injured. Although the investigation is ongoing, FHP stated the elderly man was in the crosswalk and that the bus had the right of way. FHP's investigation into the young boy's death concluded the boy was responsible due to riding with deflated tires.

These incidents highlight the need to be careful and on the look out for obvious dangers while on vacation. We often forget about obvious dangers, such as a bus, while we are happily escaping our daily lives as we are away on vacation.

Here is a brief list of things we should all be mindful of while on vacation. Here's a quick summary of these helpful tips:

1. Follow pedestrian safety rules. Theme park and hotel parking lots are full of traffic. These parking lots often become chaotic because most of the drivers are confused tourists who are paying attention to their GPS devices rather than the road in front of them. Always use crosswalks and traffic lights on busy streets. Be patient and take the time to walk to crosswalks or a safe intersection. Make sure your children do the dame.

2. Drive defensively. Driving defensively is crucial because it allows you to avoid lost drivers and confused tourists.

3. Look out for theft. Don't leave your valuables in a parked stroller while on a ride or in a show. Take them with you or use a locker.

4. Be cautious in your hotel room. Beware of callers. Tourists are often victimized by callers who ask for a credit card number under the pretext of being a hotel employee. Keep your room locked at all times and be careful about answering your door.

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Recently, we discussed the dangers of gases in hotel and resorts. It now appears that gas may have been the cause behind the death of five individuals in a Hialeah hotel.

Police currently believe the deaths were caused after the individuals fell asleep and left a car running in the garage below their room. An investigation will determine whether improper ventilation played a role in these deaths.

This is just another illustration of how hotels often fail to take the appropriate measures to maintain their property to the detriment of those staying there. Our firm has handled plenty of cases where resorts and hotels have failed to properly maintain its premises resulting in serious injuries. Our firm has extensive experience handling these claims.

The incident in Hialeah is also not the first time a gas leak-related incident caused injuries, and death, to hotel or resort guests. Earlier this year, an explosion in a Mexcian Resort resulted in several deaths. That incident, as well as the incident yesterday in Hialeah, also brought back painful memories of an incident that occurred in 2006 at a Key West hotel involving a fatal carbon monoxide leak.

As for the incident at the Hialeah hotel, a maid working at the Presidente motel went up to the room and discovered the unfortunate scene. When police arrived they found the car was still running inside the garage.

This is what police believe happened: They believe someone in the room left the car running, shut the garage door and the poisonous gas drifted up the stairwell, into the room. As a result, it is believed the room was filled with carbon monoxide.

Despite this appearing to be a pure accident, building inspectors want to know whether the hotel room was properly ventilated. Improper ventilation may have played a factor in these deaths. According to Detective Zogby, the fire marshall and building inspectors are also investigating the deaths to determine whether there were appropriate safety measures in place.

A lieutenant of the Hialeah Fire Rescue stated: "It doesn't appear there is much ventilation other than the huge front door that you drive the vehicle through, but that door was closed already." The exact cause of death will be determined after an autopsy is performed, but at the moment it appears the cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning.

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A 39-year-old woman fell to her death at approximately 1:30 a.m. Monday morning from the top deck of the popular Roxy's Pub located in downtown West Palm Beach. This death left many co-workers shocked, and left two small children motherless.

While the authorities are still investigating this incident, this incident is another illustration of the types of incidents that can take place at popular establishments. While the economy is slowly working its way out of the doldrums, many local, and national, tourist attractions are still not hiring. This trend is even more troublesome in South Florida because the unemployment rate in South Florida is higher than the national unemployment rate.

Therefore, the possibility exists that many airports, resorts, hotels, convention centers and other tourist destinations, such as Roxy's Pub, are trying to do more with less. Many workers are beginning to feel overworked and may not be as careful as possible. This will lead to careless acts of negligence and clear omissions of duties. This will result in injuries.

While no one can guarantee that trip and falls, or slip and falls will not happen, a hotel or resort can provide safe pedestrian areas to prevent avoidable injury. In many cases, it is important to obtain photographs of the scene of the fall. Unsuspecting injury victims who trust the hotel or resort to "do the right thing," may be surprised when the dangerous condition is corrected and the owner or operator denies responsibility.

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Visitors to South Florida hotels and resorts often take advantage of our warm weather by swimming in pools that may or may not have lifeguards. While certainly present for recreational purposes, swimmers and hotels must be aware of the inherent dangers involved when swimming. The following case highlights the need for safety measures when a resort or hotel welcomes guests to use its aquatic facilities.

Back in August 2008, a six year old girl drowned at a resort in Northern Virginia. Presently, the victim's father is pursuing a $24 million lawsuit and it is set for trial in late April. The victim was visiting the resort, a former quarry, with her parents and four siblings. After playing in the water for close to an hour, she stepped off a ledge into deep water and was unable to recover and swim to safety. According to investigative records, lifeguards did not see the girl near this dangerous area.

Since she was not seen by lifeguards, water went over her head, and she drowned. There were no lifeguards in the elevated stand at the time and several witnesses mentioned that the four lifeguards on duty were texting or talking on their cell phones.

This is just another illustration of how resorts often fail to take the appropriate measures to maintain their property to the detriment of those staying there and using their facilities. Our firm has handled plenty of cases where resorts and hotels have failed to properly maintain its premises resulting in serious injuries. Our firm has extensive experience handling these claims.

The attorney for the victim's daughter stated that the resort should have been on notice about the risks because a month before this incident another individual drowned at the park. An expert witness opined that if "vigilant, strategically positioned , and appropriately trained lifeguards [had] been on duty, they would have and should have prevented [the victim] from progressing to the deeper water with such a severe drop-off."

After the incident, police conducted a safety evaluation. They concluded that three lifeguard stands should be manned at all times. Also, they concluded that cell phones are a distraction and should never be used by on duty lifeguards.

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An 18-month old boy died after falling into a shallow fountain at a San Francisco hotel. Now, the hotel has placed a temporary 3-foot barrier around the fountain. The hotel installed the plastic barrier to prevent any more incidents while engineers figure out the best way to keep the fountain closed.

This is just another illustration of how hotels often fail to take the appropriate measures to maintain their property to the detriment of those staying there, and when they do act, it is often too late. Our firm has handled plenty of cases where resorts and hotels have failed to properly maintain its premises resulting in serious injuries. Our firm has extensive experience handling these claims.

The young boy was at the hotel with his twin sister, mother and nanny to escape a soggy day outside and to enjoy the hotel's holiday decor. He fell into the 2-feet-deep pool of water while his family was taking pictures of the festive decor all around the hotel. The family noticed he was missing and called the police to report that he was missing. Eight minutes after the phone call, a hotel security guard noticed the boys boy's lifeless body in the fountain.

After emergency crews arrived on the scene they tried to revive his pulse. They were able to resuscitate him on the way to the hospital. Sadly, the child still passed away due to the injuries he sustained in the incident. San Francisco Police Department officers investigated the incident, watched hotel surveillance tapes and concluded that it was a tragic accident.

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As northern temperatures cooled and Art Basel drew thousands to Miami, hotel occupancies were up in South Florida. The many wonderful hotels and resorts, in South Florida, offer wonderful accommodations and amenities.

Indeed, South Florida's economy is greatly dependent on tourism. Unfortunately, many of those tourists visiting South Florida end up being the unfortunate and helpless victims of injuries that could have been prevented, like a slip and fall, or the helpless victim of sexually related crimes, and other despicable acts of violence.

While the economy is slowly working its way out of the doldrums, many local, and national, tourist attractions are still not hiring. This trend is even more troublesome in South Florida because the unemployment rate in South Florida is higher than the national unemployment rate.

Therefore, the possibility exists that many airports, resorts, hotels, convention centers and other tourist destinations are trying to do more with less. Many workers are beginning to feel overworked and may not be as careful as possible. This will lead to careless acts of negligence and clear omissions of duties. This will result in injuries.

While no one can guarantee that trip and falls, or slip and falls will not happen, a hotel or resort can provide safe pedestrian areas to prevent avoidable injury. In many cases, it is important to obtain photographs of the scene of the fall. Unsuspecting injury victims who trust the hotel or resort to "do the right thing," may be surprised when the dangerous condition is corrected and the owner or operator denies responsibility.

Fortunately, Florida law has permitted us to assist many injury victims when dangerous floor surfaces, walkways or parking lots have caused preventable harm.

Continue reading "As Travel Increases to Many South Florida Resorts, So Do the Injuries" »