Author: Kweku Darfoor

October 28, 2025

Preparing Your Home Safely for Thanksgiving Guests: Avoiding Injuries and Liability in Florida

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and celebration. But for homeowners in Florida, it’s also a time to think about safety and legal responsibility. When you invite guests into your home, you take on a legal duty to ensure your property is reasonably safe. If someone gets injured — …

October 27, 2025

Underage Drinking and Injuries at Halloween Parties: Host Liability

Halloween isn’t just for kids—teens and college students celebrate too. Unfortunately, many Halloween gatherings involve alcohol, and when underage drinking occurs, the risk of accidents and injuries skyrockets. Hosts who allow minors to drink on their property may face serious legal consequences if someone is harmed. Why Underage Drinking Spikes …

October 23, 2025

Car Accidents on Halloween Night: Increased Risks and Legal Steps

Halloween isn’t just busy for trick-or-treaters; it’s also one of the most dangerous nights of the year on the roads. Increased pedestrian traffic, more drivers heading to parties, and higher rates of impaired driving all combine to make car accidents more likely. If you’ve been injured in a car crash …

October 22, 2025

Pet Attacks on Trick-or-Treaters: Dog Bite Liability on Halloween

Halloween is a high-energy night for pets as well as people. Strangers in costumes ringing the doorbell can confuse or frighten even the most well-behaved animals. Each year, dog bites and pet attacks spike on Halloween, putting trick-or-treaters—especially children—at risk of injury. If a dog or other pet injures a …

October 21, 2025

Fire Hazards from Jack-o’-Lanterns and Candles: Legal Implications

Carved pumpkins glowing with candles are a classic Halloween sight, but they also pose a serious fire hazard. Each year, Halloween decorations and candles cause hundreds of fires nationwide, resulting in burns, property damage, and even deaths. Understanding the legal implications of these hazards can help both homeowners and injury …

October 20, 2025

Slip and Fall Accidents at Halloween Parties: Homeowner Responsibility

Halloween parties are a highlight of the season—decorations, costumes, and treats bring neighbors and friends together. But homeowners who host these events may not realize they’re also taking on a legal duty of care to keep guests safe. Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common party-related injuries, …

October 20, 2025

Decorating Injuries: Premises Liability for Unsafe Yards and Props

Halloween is the time when homeowners go all out with spooky yard decorations—giant inflatables, fake graveyards, cobwebs, fog machines, and eerie lighting. While these displays create an unforgettable experience for trick-or-treaters, they can also cause serious injuries if not set up safely. Under Florida law, property owners may be liable …

October 16, 2025

Slips, Trips, and Falls: Who’s Liable for Yard and Porch Decorations?

Inflatables, extension cords, and fog machines can make a house look festive — or hazardous. Halloween yard dĂ©cor often creates tripping risks that homeowners overlook. Under Florida law, property owners must take reasonable steps to keep their premises safe for visitors, including trick-or-treaters. That means securing cords, clearing walkways, and …

October 15, 2025

Drunk Driving on Halloween Night: What Victims Need to Know

Halloween is supposed to be about costumes and laughter — not flashing police lights. Unfortunately, every year, impaired driving spikes during the holiday, especially between 6 p.m. and midnight. If you’re hit by a drunk driver, you have legal rights to pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and emotional …

October 14, 2025

When Haunted Houses Go Wrong: Understanding Premises Liability During Halloween Events

Haunted houses and spooky attractions are designed to scare, but not injure. Yet every October, people are hurt in avoidable accidents caused by unsafe conditions — poor lighting, slippery floors, overcrowding, or hazards hidden in the dark. Under Florida law, businesses that open their doors to the public must maintain …

October 13, 2025

Trick or Treating Safely: How to Protect Kids from Common Halloween Injuries

Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for families — costumes, candy, and community fun fill the streets. But it’s also one of the busiest nights for emergency rooms. Between low visibility, crowded neighborhoods, and distracted drivers, accidents can happen in seconds. At Darfoor Law, we …

October 6, 2025

Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival Accidents: Who’s Liable?

Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fall festivals are fun seasonal traditions for families. They’re also big business, drawing hundreds or thousands of visitors each October. But with crowds, animals, equipment, and temporary structures, these events can also be risky. If you or your child is injured at a pumpkin patch …

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