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Back Up! Increasing Stopping Distance Prevents a Palm Beach Car Accident

Knowing how far to travel behind other cars is key to avoiding a Palm Beach car accident. Many drivers follow too closely at high speeds, leaving them far too little braking time. Others know that they should follow...

Product Liability and Design Defects

Product liability" is the area of the law enabling recovery for those injured by defective products. Some commentators suggest it reflects a balance between the benefits that society as a whole reaps from technological developments ve...

Social Security Disability

There are 2 disability programs that are administered by Social Security: Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). While both programs require a finding of "total disability", SSD provides benefits to individuals who have an employment history while S...

Q: Will I have to pay anything to hire a lawyer for my accident case?

A: Most, if not all, lawyers who represent personal injury victims, do so on what is known as a contingent fee basis. A contingent fee means that there is...

Resources For Our Clients

The Law Team at Fetterman & Associates has provided a list of useful resources to help answer your Florida accident questions. If you need to speak with one of our Palm Beach accident attorneys or Port St. Lucie auto accident lawyers, please contact us today.

Could Crime on Florida Business Owner Property Be Prevented?

All too frequently, the failure of business owners to implement adequate security measures can cost patrons and civilians a very high price—resulting in personal injuries, needless pain and suffering, and sometimes even death.

If a business or property owner is aware of potentially dangerous conditions, they have a duty to protect anyone on their property from said conditions or from what is known as a “foreseeable criminal act” in the state of Florida.

Violent assault, shootings, armed robbery, rape, or carjacking can cause severe physical and mental trauma. If you or a loved one has experienced losses, injury or death related to security negligence in Florida, it is important to contact an experienced Palm Beach personal injury attorney.

What are reasonable security measures to prevent foreseeable crimes or hazardous conditions?

If there have been previous crimes on or near the business property (or if the nature of the business makes is particularly susceptible to criminal activity), business owners have a legal duty to implement reasonable security measures to prevent future crimes. These are some reasonable security measures that can be taken to prevent foreseeable criminal acts:

  • Better lighting
  • Security guards
  • Better or additional locks
  • Perimeter protection

A breach of this duty to provide reasonable security measures is called security negligence.

Know Your Rights as a Victim

As a victim of a crime that could have been prevented, you may be faced with medical bills, physical and mental damage, lost wages and other costs. While on our website today, please order a copy of our FREE book Smart Lawyers, Smart Clients – Wear Clean Underwear. This book is a vital resource for anyone in Palm Beach who has experienced a personal injury due to security negligence.

If you or someone you know has experienced loss, personal injury, or wrongful death due to security negligence, contact Fetterman & Associates at 1-866-1244 to speak with an experienced Palm Beach personal injury lawyer. We are here to ensure that your rights are protected and to get you the compensation you deserve.