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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

What Is the Statute of Limitations on Sexual Assault?

When someone has been sexually assaulted, the healing process can take years and the decision to come forward is delayed by trauma, fear, or shame. Unfortunately for survivors of sexual assault, the statute of limitations (SOL) sets a legal time limit on how long a survivor has to …

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 24, 2025

What Are The Different Degrees of Sexual Assault?

Survivors of sexual assault may find themselves asking the following questions: Did I lead them on? Was I too drunk? Should I have defended myself? The truth is always the same: nothing you do, say, wear, or feel would ever make you responsible for deeply disturbing actions made by another …

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 22, 2025

Ironclad Prenups Aren’t Just for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift

Reports that Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were considering a prenuptial agreement before getting married spread as fast as Swift’s chart-topping hits. While most people will never live in that kind of spotlight, the reason for a prenup remains the same: Wealth changes the stakes of marriage.  For high-net-worth individuals …

October 21, 2025

Can You File A Lemon Law Claim for Food Trucks?

When a vehicle starts to develop serious defects, California’s Lemon Law can provide protections to affected consumers. Many people may wonder whether this applies to food trucks, and the answer is yes. Commercial and personal trucks can qualify under certain conditions. The law is made to help consumers and small …

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 17, 2025

Arizona Booster Seat Laws: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Keeping children safe in the car isn’t just common sense, it’s the law. If you’re a parent or caregiver in Arizona, knowing the state’s booster seat requirements isn’t optional. Arizona has specific laws about when and how children must be secured in vehicles, and violating these laws can lead to …

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