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If a Child Trespasses On My Property, Am I Liable for Injuries?
Children are little explorers, but that doesn’t mean that they can recognize the dangers of their surroundings or when they are trespassing. As a landowner, you may be concerned about ...
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What Is the Florida Nuisance Law?
In general, trespassers cannot hold a property owner liable for any injuries sustained while trespassing. The attractive nuisance doctrine provides an exception to these laws, which is meant to ...
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Speeding Motorcyclist Causes Fatal Crash on Bayshore Blvd.
With stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures, there are far fewer cars on the road. Unfortunately, careless behavior can still cause serious accidents. On April 4, 2020, for example, both a ...
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What is Florida's Bicycle Helmet Law?
According to Florida state law, all bicyclists who are under the age of 16 must wear a helmet that is properly fitted and fastened. Bicyclists aged 16 years old and older are not required by law to ...
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How to Prevent Bicycle Accidents
As bicycles gain popularity in many areas, the rate of bicycle accidents has continued to increase. Bike accidents can involve cars, pedestrians, or even other bicycles. Unfortunately for many ...
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Avoiding Boating Accidents
Last year in Florida, there were 600 reported boating accidents and 59 boating deaths. While this is an 18% decrease from 2017, it’s still far too many. According to the Florida Fish and ...
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Lake Worth Man Arrested Following Boating Accident
Authorities are reporting that a manhunt led to the arrest of a man off the Lake Worth, Florida inlet last month, after he attempted to escape from the scene of a boating accident. The boat operator, ...
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Cruise Ship Injuries: Who Is Liable?
Florida is known for many things, including the many cruise ships that dock at ports around the state. With so many cruises arriving and departing, it’s not surprising that cruise ship injuries ...
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How to Prevent Electrocution Injuries at Home
Electrical injuries can be life-threatening, especially to young children. Around the home, there’s a number of potential causes of electrocution accidents. Our team has put together a list of ...
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Preventing Burn Injuries at Summer BBQs
Warmer weather means it’s time to break out the grill. Before you fire up your barbeque, you should review some safety tips to avoid burns and other grill-related injuries. After all, a trip to ...
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Do Not Accept the First Settlement Offer After a Car Crash
Car accident s can be a traumatic and emotionally overwhelming experience. If you suffer an injury, you need money to pay hospital bills, replace lost income from missing work, and property damage ...
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When Do I Need to Report a Car Accident to Police in FL?
If you have recently been injured in a car accident in Florida, one of the most important steps you must take is to call the police or highway patrol to the scene of the collision. According to ...
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The Dangers of Drowsy Driving
Drowsy driving consists of a dangerous combination of operating a vehicle while fatigued or tired, which often occurs when someone did not get enough sleep, worked a late shift, has an untreated sleep ...
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Drive Safe this Halloween
Every October, the internet is flooded with Halloween safety tips for drivers. While these tidbits provide valuable information, they can be difficult to remember. That’s why our team at Paulsen ...
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What to Do After a Car Accident While Pregnant
For an expectant mother, few things are as frightening as the prospect of any harm coming to her unborn child. This is precisely why the aftermath of a car accident is crucial for a pregnant woman, ...
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How to Prevent Dog Bite Injuries
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but that doesn’t mean that it is always safe to interact with an unfamiliar dog—or even a dog you know and love. Children are particularly at risk of ...
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Local Crash Reveals Dangers of Distracted Driving
On November 29, 2020, a 49-year-old Brandon woman looked down to check her GPS, caused an accident that damaged 4 vehicles, and sent a state trooper to the hospital. According to the Florida Highway ...
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How to Prevent Dog Bite Injuries
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but that doesn’t mean that it is always safe to interact with an unfamiliar dog—or even a dog you know and love. Children are particularly at risk of ...
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Helpful Tips to Prevent Dog Bites
Dogs bite approximately 4.5 people each year in the United States. While around 800,000 of these people require medical treatment due to an attack or bite, about 15 to 20 people die from these ...
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Dog Bites & Owner Liability in Florida
Dogs are often considered as man’s best friend, providing unwavering companionship and loyalty to their owners. Unfortunately, our canine companions also have the propensity to bite or attack ...
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Speeding Motorcyclist Causes Fatal Crash on Bayshore Blvd.
With stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures, there are far fewer cars on the road. Unfortunately, careless behavior can still cause serious accidents. On April 4, 2020, for example, both a ...
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Why Are Motorcycles So Dangerous?
If you ride a motorcycle, you know it’s fun. Nevertheless, you’ve probably “wiped out” at least once. Chances are you’re also familiar with loved ones cringing every time ...
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Safety Tips for Motorcyclists
While there is nothing that can beat the thrill and freedom of riding a motorcycle, it is significantly more risky than driving a car. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), a ...
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Tampa Bay Among Areas in Florida with Highest Pedestrian Deaths
When considering the places in Florida with the most pedestrian accident deaths, the Tampa Bay area tops the list. WFTS ABC Action News reported that at least one pedestrian in Hillsborough and ...
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Pedestrian Deaths Reach 28-Year High
According to a recent report from the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian deaths in the Unites States have reached a 28-year high. Current estimates from the GHSA suggest that the overall ...
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Who Is Liable in a Pedestrian Accident?
Pedestrians face some of the gravest dangers on the road, since they have no protection and can easily be overlooked by drivers. In 2012, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated ...
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The Legal Implications of the Miami-Area Condo Collapse
On June 24, 2021, the 12-story Champlain Towers South condominium complex—located in the Miami suburb of Surfside—experienced a partial collapse, destroying 136 units and resulting in 98 ...
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Amusement Park Accidents & Liability Law
Amusement parks can be fun for the whole family, but who is responsible when accidents occur? Thousands are injured in amusement park-related accidents every year, but the liability issues posed can ...
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What Do I Need To Prove a Negligent Security Claim?
When an individual is injured as a result of a violent crime that could have been prevented by adequate security, it is possible that a negligent security claim may arise. Foreseeable crimes are ...
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Be Aware of these Deadly Tampa Bay Roads
Now that summer is here, there may be an increase in the number of packed cars and RVs on the road filled with families and friends out on a road trip. This number could potentially be even higher as ...
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Drive Safe this Halloween
Every October, the internet is flooded with Halloween safety tips for drivers. While these tidbits provide valuable information, they can be difficult to remember. That’s why our team at Paulsen ...
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Determining Liability in a Truck Accident
Truck accidents involving massive commercial vehicles are more complex than non-commercial car accidents. Because of the huge size and weight of such vehicles, these collisions often result in ...
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How is Fatigued Driving Proven as a Cause of Car Accidents?
Driver fatigue is one of the most common causes of car accidents. When a driver is tired, it makes it much more difficult to notice hazards and respond promptly. Falling asleep at the wheel is a ...
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Common Causes of Trucking Accidents
Trucking accidents are far more dangerous for drivers than regular car accidents. The size and weight of commercial trucks are vastly greater than that of the average passenger car and can have ...
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The Legal Implications of the Miami-Area Condo Collapse
On June 24, 2021, the 12-story Champlain Towers South condominium complex—located in the Miami suburb of Surfside—experienced a partial collapse, destroying 136 units and resulting in 98 ...
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The Nation's Most Notorious Amusement Park Accidents
When you go on a roller coaster or another ride, you expect to be safe. Even walking around Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, or Walt Disney World® should be a pleasant experience, free from danger. ...
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Speeding Motorcyclist Causes Fatal Crash on Bayshore Blvd.
With stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures, there are far fewer cars on the road. Unfortunately, careless behavior can still cause serious accidents. On April 4, 2020, for example, both a ...