When going out to eat, individuals expect to be served what was asked for. Occasionally mistakes are made and the correct order is cleared up without any issues. However, one mistake made at an Applebee’s earlier this month resulted in serious injuries and could have caused the death of a toddler. The parents of a 15-month-old toddler are now suing the parent company of Applebee’s claiming that one of the restaurants they recently visited served
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Man and woman injured in shooting at Bal Harbour Shops
South Florida residents were surprised to learn that two people were injured in a shooting that took place at the Bal Harbour Shops on Tuesday evening. Many consider the area to be very safe, and one police officer commented that there have only been two other shootings in the past nine years. However, the shooting does illustrate that without proper security, criminal activity can occur anywhere causing an individual to become a victim of an
Continue readingBroward County School District sued in student’s brutal beating
Today marks the one-year anniversary of a teenager’s brutal beating that left the victim brain-damaged. The vicious assault happened in front of Deerfield Middle School where the girl was a student. On March 17, 2010, the 15-year-old girl was suddenly attacked by another student of Deerfield Middle School. The girl said she barely knew the student, but the attacker threw her to the ground and repeatedly kicked her with his steel toed boots.
Continue readingFour women come forward to claim sexual assault at Miami spa
Lawyers representing victims of sexual assault understand how emotionally traumatic the incident can be for any victim. In some cases, individuals may never fully recover from the trauma and may even believe that the assault was their own fault. It can be difficult for victims of assault to come forward, but they are encouraged to do so in order to seek justice for the attack.
Continue readingWorker falls, impaled on railing at construction site in Florida
Construction workers have a dangerous profession. They work with heavy machinery and equipment, and one mistake or overlook could be life-threatening. The federal government regulates work sites in order to protect workers from injuries or death, and to ensure that companies have maintained a safe environment for their employees. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates construction sites and provides specific guidelines that companies must follow in order to be in compliance with safety
Continue readingDenny’s Restaurant Sued for Lack of Security During Late Hours
Property owners have a duty to maintain a safe environment for individuals who have a right to be there. Many personal injury attorneys believe this includes making certain that the property is safe from any criminal activity that could likely occur. A Denny’s restaurant outside of Seattle is being sued for negligent security during a 2007 shooting that injured customers. The lawsuit accuses the chain restaurant of failing to address thousands of incidents nationwide that
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