Injuries Resulting From Inadequate Security

When you go to a business such as a hotel or store, you don’t expect that you will be the victim of a vicious attack. There are some instances in which patrons of businesses are attacked in parking lots, unlit areas or other places on the premises. In those cases, the patron might opt to seek compensation from the business for his or her injuries. Being injured in an attack of any sort is a

Convenience stores offer consumers the benefit of purchasing items quickly and at times when larger stores are closed for business. Due to their smaller staff sizes and longer hours, convenience stores often become targets of crime. The Florida state legislature has recognized the growing dangers associated with robbery and other crimes committed against convenience store employees. Florida Statute section 812.173 has addressed this problem directly by requiring convenience store owners to install certain items within

Miami has long been a popular destination for professional athletes looking to celebrate special events. Recently, three individuals have filed a civil complaint against a pair of professional football players for events which allegedly occurred at a birthday party held earlier this year. The three plaintiffs, one male and two females, say that they were harmed while attending the birthday party for twin National Football League players Maurkice and Mike Pouncey at a Miami nightclub

A Doral, Florida, nightclub owner might be in hot water following a July 6 World Cup celebration at a predominately Latino bar ended in a parking lot brawl. According to police reports, six people were arrested after a disagreement involving the Brazil-Colombia game spilled out into the parking lot of Bar Urbano on Northwest 41st Street. A combination of booze and misplaced enthusiasm for the sport of soccer first erupted at the bar some time

A popular Miami Beach, Florida, nightclub has been named as the defendant in a premises liability suit filed on June 13. The plaintiff in the lawsuit alleges that the nightclub failed to provide adequate security at the club, which resulted in the shooting death of his twin brother. The shooting happened in the early hours of June 10 at the South Beach establishment located on Washington Avenue.

When the president comes to visit your hometown, it can be an exciting event. However, the excitement can lead to excess traffic and a lack of safety. A police officer who was in charge of keeping President Obama safe during a Florida motorcade in 2012 was killed after he was trying to stop a vehicle from getting onto the interstate. Although the driver faces no charges, the officer’s widow is suing the Palm Beach County

It sounds like something you might hear on a tabloid news show but according to Wilton Manors, Florida, police records, two men got into a fight during an outdoor Halloween costume party which left one man facing a felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Documents show that in 2012 the defendant showed up to the celebration at Georgie’s Alibi in Wilton Manors, Florida, dressed as a Ku Klux Klansman in full regalia

The mayor of the city of Miami and a city councilman both want to ban the annual three-day music and performance event, which is known as the Ultra Music Festival. A security guard was trampled by spectators trying to get in. Miami police and city leaders say that they had previously warned event coordinators about a weak spot in the fencing surrounding the event and intended to keep non-ticketed purchasers out. One Miami councilman says

Anytime you go to a local nightspot, you probably expect that there will be security in place to help keep everyone safe who wants to relax and have a good time. In most cases, security personnel are available to help deal with altercations and other issues. For one man, walking through a nightspot parking lot shortly after midnight led to an incident that ultimately ended in his death. The victim in this case was walking

Anyone who visits a public establishment has the right to expect that his or her outing will be safe. Sadly, that isn’t always the case. Some establishments don’t have adequate security measures in place to keep patrons safe. Other establishments have security measures in place, but incidents still occur that threaten the safety of patrons. For one Florida couple, a trip to the movie theater turned into a tragedy when the man was killed by