Injuries Resulting From Inadequate Security

An investigation conducted by a South Florida TV team with the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting found several banks not complying with safety-related standards for ATMs imposed by the state. The station asked an expert team to additionally check four area banks. The team found irregularities, particularly in lighting. The findings raise a lot of questions, including whether the banks are negligently exposing customers to third-party attacks by virtue of their non-compliance with Florida ATM

Third-party violence is a possibility with which all businesses must contend. According to court rulings on premises liability, fault often depends on not acting on direct knowledge related to a specific threat. The law requires the property owner to supply a reasonable amount of security to individuals who may enter the premises based on the owner’s knowledge of possible threats. The definition of reasonable is decided by a jury should the case go to trial.

A shooting victim is suing a Florida city for damages after being shot in the arm at a sweet 16 party in 2012. The victim claims that the city provided inadequate security that resulted in multiple gunmen entering the party. Two party guests were killed, and six were wounded in the tragic incident. On Sept. 1, 2012, a 16th birthday party was held in Riviera Beach at Newcomb Hall. Two shooters were at the party,

In previous posts we have discussed the death of a Florida drum major reportedly a result of a hazing ritual which took place after a performance in 2011. The man died after being beaten by many other members of the marching band. The attack took place on a bus that was used to transport the band to the performance location. Following the man’s death, the parent’s of the 26-year-old victim filed a wrongful death lawsuit

Late last month, it was hard to escape news of the fire that swept through a nightclub in Brazil killing 236 and injuring 126 more. The fire broke out in the club when a band that was performing used a flare that was meant only for use outside. Soundproofing, that was located on the ceiling, caught fire and sent occupants scrambling to get out of the building. While this happened in a different country, catastrophes

The winter holidays are a time of great celebration for many people. Accordingly it is not uncommon for friends and family to socialize over food and drink. People of all backgrounds, including those who are famous, participate in this tradition. Sometimes the occasions take place at nightclubs and while a majority of the time the gatherings go off without a hitch, under some circumstances problems can arise.

Anytime an individual visits a location he or she has a right to visit that person assumes that certain steps will be taken to ensure his or her safety. Commercial properties such as amusement parks are not an exception. When a visitor to such a location is injured during his or her visit, it is possible that the injured person could file a premises liability lawsuit.

To some, the prospect of winning a contest brings out their competitive nature. While at the end of most contests, clear winners and losers, are established, in most cases death is not a part of the equation for individuals in either of those groups. Sadly, it was for a man who took part in a bug eating contest this past month. The contest took place in conjunction with the giveaway of a snake and was

When residents of Miami head out for an evening of music and fun there is an expectation that they will be afforded a certain level of safety. The locations where these events occur employ security officers to ensure that no one is hurt during the event. When security at a venue fails to keep its patrons safe, a premises liability lawsuit may be viable. Last spring a concert by rapper Jim Jones abruptly came to

This past July we provided an update to the lawsuit the family of the deceased drum major filed against multiple defendants in his hazing death. At that point Florida A&M University had been added to the lawsuit previously filed against the owner of the company that owned the bus where the incident occurred, after the six month waiting period that is required before a state entity can be added. Now FAMU has filed a requested