May 10, 2011

Orlando Florida - Arrest Made of Maintenance Man - Rape Allegations in Apartment Complex

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In Orlando, Florida and other Florida cities, a home, whether a rental or one that is owned, should be a safe haven for the residents and visitors. Unfortunately and tragically in many cases, residents are attacked, assaulted, and, yes, raped in their own home. These incidents are quite traumatic and cause severe emotional, psychological, and, in some cases, serious physical personal injuries that last a lifetime for the victim. In Orlando, Florida, a woman reported to police that she was raped by a maintenance man. The woman was locked out of her apartment and sought assistance from the maintenance man for help. The woman reported that the maintenance man let her in and proceeded to rape her. When police later questioned the man, it was reported that he smelled from alcohol and even admitted to drinking alcohol and using drugs (cocaine). The alleged incident took place at the Dovetail Villas Apartments. You can read more about this story at Police: Maintenace Man Raped Apartment Resident.

Posted by David A. Wolf | | Email This Post

Posted In: Homeowner's Insurance / Injuries at a Home , Negligent Security

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April 10, 2011

Dangers of Dating through Craigslist.com - You Might Get Attacked and Robbed

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A 60-year-old man of Altamonte Springs, Florida, suffered a harmful attack and was simultaneously robbed after meeting a woman whom he met on Craigslist.com. Orlando police stated the man met the woman, whom he believed was 28-years-old at Sylvester Hankins Park around 11 p.m. The man and woman were eating when two men approached them, grabbed the man by his neck, threw him to the ground, and stole his wallet and phone. Afterwards, the two attackers and the woman ran off. Police suspect the woman knew the two attackers. The victim did not sustain any serious personal injuries and refused medical treatment. For more read 60-year-old man of Altamonte Springs attacked while meeting a woman he met on Craigslist.

With the plethora of social networking, dating and other Internet websites it is easier for people to meet and come in to contact with one another than before. However, people need to ensure their own safety before meeting someone with whom they met over the Internet. Try and use secured websites, run background checks and meet during the daytime and in public places.

Posted by David A. Wolf | | Email This Post

Posted In: Negligent Security

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November 11, 2010

Florida Slip and Fall Law - Store or Premises Liability

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Florida slip and fall law requires proof be provided that the fall was due to the action or inaction of facility where the injured party fell. For instance, if you are shopping in a Jacksonville store and you slip on water and fall to the ground, the simple fact that the water was there does not mean that the store is responsible for your injuries.

Then how can a facility be responsible for your injuries? First, if an employee carried water bottles that had a leak in them, therefore putting the water on the floor, then the store would most likely be responsible because its employee created the condition. Second, if the injured party can prove or show that the water had been on the floor long enough that a normal inspection of the facility would have given notice to the store. For instance, if the water had footprints, dirt, debris, etc., then it shows that the water had been on the floor longer than a few seconds and possibly minutes.

Florida slip and fall cases are challenging for an injured party because the injured party has to prove that the store or facility was negligent. If you are the victim slip and fall incident and suffer personal injuries, try to have someone take pictures of the area where you fell so it better documents the scene at the time. Also, get legal advice regarding your rights and the responsibilities of the store or business from a Florida personal injury attorney to better understand the legal and practical issues involved with the slip and fall incident.

Posted by Lenorae Atter | | Email This Post

Posted In: Negligent Security , Slip & Fall Injuries

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July 26, 2010

Florida Pool Parties Can Be a Nuisance

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Florida summer pool parties are regular weekend activities. With pools come children and that can lead to an unexpected accident. In Florida law, pools are considered an attractive nuisance. This basically means they are attractively dangerous to individuals. In this case, children may be attracted onto your property by a pool and if they are injured while on your property, then you can be liable.

In the summer many kids are out venturing the neighborhood during the day while the neighbors are at work. A pool is often attractive kids, especially on hot summer days like we have in Jacksonville, Florida.

In order to prevent accidents, it is important to have safety precautions set-up around the perimeter of the pool. The best precaution is a perimeter gate inclosing the pool with a latch and a lock on the latch. Often this is a good deterrent, especially for younger children.

If you have a pool inside an inclosed porch it is important to make certain that your locks are in good working order. Check the locks seasonally to ensure the best safety for the children in your neighborhood.

If you host pool parties at your home then be careful supplying alcohol while the children are in the pool. The more alert the crowd the less likely a child will go unattended around the pool. If the adults are going to be in and out of the house, then it's a good idea to have one of the older kids (over 12 years of age) play "life guard." While s/he will not be able to save a child from drowning s/he will respond by getting an adult.

Enjoy your summer, but also be cautious so that summer fun doesn't end in catastrophe. If you have any questions or have had a child injured while at a friend or neighbor's pool, then do not hesitate to contact a lawyer.

Posted by David A. Wolf | | Email This Post

Posted In: Attractive Nuisances , Child Safety , Day Camps / Summer Camps , Homeowner's Insurance / Injuries at a Home , Negligent Security

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