Injured Retail Workers During Black Friday: Your Rights Under Florida Workers’ Compensation
Black Friday may be the biggest shopping day of the year, but for thousands of retail workers, it’s also one of the most dangerous. Between long hours, packed crowds, and heavy lifting, injuries among retail employees spike sharply during the holiday season. If you’re a Florida retail worker injured while preparing for or working during […]
Black Friday Stampedes and Crowd Injuries — Store Liability Explained
Every year, as the Thanksgiving leftovers are packed away, millions of shoppers across Florida gear up for Black Friday deals. The excitement can be infectious—but sometimes, it turns chaotic. Stampedes, falling merchandise, crowd surges, and poorly managed store entrances have led to serious injuries and even deaths across the country. When stores fail to manage […]
Pet-Related Thanksgiving Injuries — Dog Bites and Food Toxicity for Guests in Florida
Thanksgiving gatherings often include family pets roaming freely as guests arrive, plates pass around, and food fills every corner. While this adds warmth to the celebration, it can also create real safety risks. Florida sees an uptick in dog bites and animal-related incidents every holiday season, and even the friendliest pets can react unpredictably to […]
Alcohol, DUIs, and Thanksgiving Host Liability in Florida
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and celebration—but for many, alcohol is also part of the festivities. Unfortunately, the combination of alcohol and travel can turn dangerous quickly. Thanksgiving week consistently ranks among the deadliest times for drunk driving accidents in Florida and across the U.S. If you’re hosting a Thanksgiving gathering or driving […]
Slip and Fall Injuries During Thanksgiving Gatherings — Florida Homeowner Liability Explained
Thanksgiving brings together family, friends, and delicious food—but it also creates busy, crowded homes where slip and fall accidents can easily happen. From spilled drinks to cluttered walkways and dark porches, it only takes a moment for a joyful celebration to turn into an emergency. Under Florida law, homeowners have a legal duty to keep […]
Turkey Fryer Fires: Common Causes, Injuries, and Liability in Florida
Frying a turkey has become a popular Thanksgiving tradition in Florida thanks to its crispy texture and quick cooking time. But as enjoyable as deep-fried turkey can be, it also comes with serious risks. Every year, fire departments respond to hundreds of home fires, burn injuries, and property damage caused by turkey fryers. Understanding why […]
Thanksgiving Travel Accidents: Car Crashes, Fatigue & Legal Rights in Florida
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year. Millions of Americans hit the road to visit family and friends, and Florida’s highways, airports, and local roads see a dramatic increase in traffic. Unfortunately, this also leads to a spike in car accidents, pedestrian injuries, distracted driving crashes, and drunk driving incidents. Understanding […]
Kitchen & Cooking Injuries on Thanksgiving: Burns, Fires, and Liability in Florida
Thanksgiving is the biggest home-cooking day of the year — and also one of the most dangerous. With crowded kitchens, hot oil, sharp knives, and multiple dishes cooking at once, injuries are more common than many people realize. In fact, according to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving has the highest number of home cooking […]
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 — slipping on a wet floor, […]
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 on Halloween These factors create […]
