Know Your Liability
A BUSINESS OWNER’S DUTY If a person who’s visiting your business slips and falls due to a liquid or any other kind of slippery substance, it was your duty and obligation to know about this problem beforehand. Someone who falls inside of your place of business because of a wet floor or other issue may be able to gain compensation. If this happens, do not try and bribe that person with a gift card or other offering. Instead, make a note of the accident and call for medical attention immediately. ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THINGS What if you fall when you step into a business? If this is the case, make sure to do the following: • Document the date and time. • Take a photo of the substance or condition that caused you to slip. • Seek medical help right away. • Tell the business owner you have injured yourself. Most of the time, slip-and-fall accidents are not serious, but sometimes these accidents can have dire consequences. This Halloween, play it safe and make sure your property is as secure as it can be and pay attention to where you walk if you do decide to join in a Halloween celebration.
What happens if your kids are out trick-or-treating Halloween night and someone sustains an injury? Who is liable? As a homeowner, do you have any obligations when it comes to keeping your property safe for visitors? The law can get a bit SCARY when it comes to injuries sustained while at a store or on someone else’s property, but here are some basic guidelines. A HOMEOWNER’S DUTY In the State of Florida, the law requires all landowners (including business owners and homeowners) to keep a property in reasonably safe condition. This means that: Homeowners who know of any existing conditions are obligated to fix those problems right away. But what if you don’t know about a potential problem with your home? Here’s where things get complicated. HOMEOWNERS MUST KNOW The law also notes that all homeowners must do periodic inspections of a property, and this extends to business properties as well. While the law is slightly more lax when it comes to personal property (you may not know that your railing is loose, for example), if you own a business, you must have knowledge of every aspect of your property at all times. Many businesses in Florida celebrate Halloween by inviting the public to take part in a celebration. If you intend to have any kind of Halloween celebration at your place of business, make sure to pay careful attention to the next portion of this article. • Railings should be secure. • Any holes should be filled in. • Wheelchair ramps should be up to code.
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