Recent Blog Posts
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Florida is a “strict liability” state for dog bite accidents. This means dog owners in the state can be held liable if the dog bites another person, even if the owner did not have any reasonable knowledge or prior warning that the dog might bite. In addition, the injured person has no burden of proof… Read More »
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Injuries from accidental weapons discharges are relatively rare compared to other types of injuries that prompt injury claims, but they do happen. Studies indicate approximately 7,000 accidental shooting injuries within a 10-year span. When such an accident occurs, who is liable? Here’s an overview of what you should know. Owner or user? Gun owners can… Read More »
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The United States has seen a downward trend in recent years in accidental gunfire deaths. However, in Florida that trend is reversing. Statistical analysis shows an increase of people injured by accidental gunfire each year in the state, with the most recent information showing 857 injuries in 2017. Both gun control advocates and firearms safety… Read More »