Unfortunately in Florida, the burden of proof falls on the person that slipped and fell to prove that the business knew about the liquid substance on the floor. This can obviously be a difficult thing to prove without the help of an attorney. If you are involved in a slip and fall accident, there are […]
Read MoreIf you are injured due to a dangerous condition on someone’s property, the property owner might clearly be liable if they invited you in. But what if you weren’t supposed to be on the property in the first place? Ft. Lauderdale property owners can still be held responsible for harm on the premises even if […]
Read MoreA Special Note About Video Evidence in Slip and Fall Lawsuits The slip and fall attorneys at Maus Law Firm recently obtained a settlement from a large South Florida resort hotel on behalf of a client after the hotel destroyed its surveillance video. We also recently obtained a large settlement for a client against a […]
Read MoreFiling A Slip And Fall Lawsuit? Preserve The Videotape! Our office receives numerous calls every year from people that have been injured after slipping and falling at a business, or tripping and falling at a business. Because many of these businesses are owned by large corporations – Wal Mart, Publix, Winn Dixie, Sears, McDonalds, hospitals, […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to personal injury, damage to your spinal cord can have serious repercussions on your daily activities, mobility and, ultimately, your quality of life.
Read More5 Cases When You Might Need A Pompano Beach Slip And Fall Lawyer There are certain occasions when it’s easy to accept that there’s the chance of injury, including motorcycle riding, skydiving and playing sports. However, there’s nothing worse than experiencing an unprecedented injury when you’re doing something that’s supposed to be fairly mundane.
Read MoreIf you are injured while aboard a cruise vacation, you must provide proof that the cruise line’s negligence was responsible for your injury in order to receive compensation. Many different injuries can happen while aboard a cruise. Unfamiliar circumstances, inexperienced crew and large crowds are a great combination for possible accidents to occur. Many cruise […]
Read MoreEventually, almost everyone needs legal representation. Two of the most common reasons people seek the help of an attorney are car accidents and slip-and-falls. If you’ve been hurt in either situation, it is of vital importance that you seek competent legal counsel that will protect your rights. If you’ve been injured in Pompano Beach, call […]
Read MoreOK, so we know you’ve seen those terribly made commercials where the person yells out, “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” Those commercials are a poor example of an actual lawsuit type called, “slip-and-fall.” Slip-and-fall cases are categorized under the general umbrella of premises liability. Learn some things you might not have known […]
Read MoreIn 2010, Florida tightened its laws regarding slip-and-fall cases in an attempt to prevent insurance fraud and contrived claims. The person who sustains the injury now carries the burden of proof. The plaintiff is required to demonstrate certain violations by the defendant, which makes hiring a slip-and-fall lawyer more important than it was in the […]
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