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Aaron B. Zeilberger, an associate in the firm’s Orlando office, recently prevailed on a Motion for Final Summary Judgment in a Premises Liability/Slip and Fall Case on behalf of a hotel. The Defense argued that there was insufficient evidence to prove the existence of a dangerous condition caused by a transitory foreign substance on the floor, and that the plaintiff could not provide enough evidence to demonstrate negligence on the part of the Defendant. The Court agreed and granted Summary Judgment in the Defendant’s favor. The court reserved jurisdiction to consider attorney's fees and costs. 

Protecting your Florida professional license and livelihood from a lawsuit alleging deficits in professional liability can be complicated. While you may understand the details of how to perform in your chosen field, interpreting the laws governing your industry can be outside of your area of expertise.

Building a strong strategy to successfully litigate the insurer’s side of a fraudulent workers’ compensation claim in Florida is a challenging task. Protecting the company’s interests is paramount, and there are numerous approaches that can provide the proof needed to reduce the damages owed when a worker is suspected of committing fraud.

Developing aggressive and successful approaches for Florida workers’ compensation fraud requires experienced attorneys with a well-established background in presenting solid evidence of wrongdoing. Let’s examine some tactics that can strengthen your arguments against fraudulent claims.

Commercial property owners face a number of potential lawsuit risks from the nature of their business. Shoppers, visitors, vendors, and residents visit malls, amusement parks, manufacturing shops, and other establishments throughout the day and night. Accidents such as slip-and-falls can occur frequently.

Keeping properties safe and well-maintained can go a long way to heading off these legal actions, but it’s wise to stay aware of current legislation. Owners need to understand the types of access individuals may have to the property, recent changes to the law, and ways to protect their businesses against lawsuits. Knowing more about potential liability issues helps you avoid expensive and time-consuming claims.

Errors and omissions insurance is another name for professional liability insurance. If your company provides professional services, you could be at risk when a customer is unsatisfied with the services they received from you or your company. Your errors and omissions insurance would protect you against claims of negligence, mistakes, and inadequate work. This is crucial coverage. Otherwise, a single lawsuit could bankrupt your business and force it to close. For that reason, many business owners view E&O insurance as insurance they cannot afford to be without. In fact, companies should err on the side of caution if they are in doubt about whether they need this type of insurance.