Category: Trip and Fall Accidents

In some personal injury cases, the defendant’s actions are so egregious that we will ask the court to award our client punitive damages on top of other compensation for their losses. A jury may award punitive damages to punish the defendant and deter others from similar acts. Punitive damages, also known as “exemplary damages,” are …

In general, business owners can be held accountable for injuries caused by hazardous conditions on their premises. However, there are occasional exceptions, such as when a hazard poses a clear threat; in such instances, the property owner may be able to avoid liability. Recently, a Florida court clarified a property owner’s responsibilities in the context …