Are You Up to Date On The Rules of the Road?

Do you know the rules of the road? Most of us learn the rules, get our license at 16 and then forget them like we forget the periodic table of elements.

It never hurts to revisit the rules. They are ever changing and it's likely that if you took your written driving test in the late 80's, you may not be fully aware of changes that have been made.

 So, do yourself a favor. Visit www.dmvflorida.org or www.ntsb.gov or www.flhsmv.gov to refresh and renew your awareness of traffic and safety. It can save your life and others.

Back To School

Back to school time is here. This means traffic increase on the road... Which also means an increase of potential danger.

When crossing streets, remember what Mom told us: "Look both ways and look again." Often times, crosswalks, stop signs and sidewalks create a false barrier of protection. Be vigilant. 

On foot and in transit. If we are all a little more aware of each other, we can prevent senseless accidents.

What Happens When A Dog Attack Occurs On A Rental Property?

When living in an apartment building, neighbors have to be extremely mindful not to infringe on their cohabitants. When residing in an apartment building, certain guidelines and rules are in place to protect not only the owner's property but the tenant's safety and well being. In the event a dog bite occurs on the premises of a rental property, more than one party can be held liable for the damages suffered from an animal attack. If negligence is proven on the part of the dog owner and the property owner then both parties could be held responsible.

Per Florida law, a landlord has a duty to protect its tenants in connection with a vicious dog of which the landlord has knowledge. In White v. Whitworth, 509 So. 2d 378, 380 (Fla. 4th DCA 1987), the court stated:

"A landlord who recognizes and assumes the duty to protect co-tenants from dangerous propensities of a tenant's pet is required to undertake reasonable precautions to protect co-tenants from reasonably foreseeable injury occasioned thereby."

If the lease agreement includes rules which specifically prohibit certain breeds of dogs, the landlord can be held liable for his or her failure to enforce those rules despite knowledge that prohibited dogs reside upon the premises.

If you or a loved one has been attacked by an animal, contact Orlando Personal Injury Attorney Jeffrey Sexton at 888-293-1144 or at www.sextonlaw.com.

Think You Have a Case?

Do you or someone you know think you might have a personal injury case, but aren't sure? Give us a call today. We'll know. A lot of people think they don't have recourse when injured by tripping or falling. The embarrassment factor makes us flee and hide.

You've been walking for a while. Think maybe there was some negligence involved? Wet floor? Lifted board? Unsafe conditions? Falling is embarrassing and painful... But expensive medical bills and loss of physical abilities are far worse. Don't flee, call us.

The Dangers of Florida Roads

Florida roads claim a lot of lives each year. Car accidents can be minor to severe. Nobody wants to be involved in either, but the reality is they happen all too frequently. Be vigilant when driving. Report negligent drivers on the road.


If you are involved in an accident and need representation, you have found Orlando's Jeffrey B. Sexton, PA. Call us today for a consultation. Even the most minor of accidents can add up in cost. You have a friend on your side in Jeffrey B. Sexton, PA.

Animal Attacks Happen All Too Frequently In The State Of Florida

Animal attacks happen all too frequently in the state of Florida.You might expect a serious attack by a pit bull to make headlines. But yellow jackets? Sturgeon? Elephants? Those and more creatures make up the hundreds of incidents recorded in Florida each year.
Now, how do you know when one of those attacks is due to negligence by another person or persons? We generally regard an animal attack as a neighbor's hungry pit bull wondering the streets and snaps at a would be rescuer. But remember where we live. It isn't always Fido doing the biting. Sometimes it's something a little less domestic.
Now, you may be saying to yourself: "If I get attacked by a wild animal, I have no recourse. It's an act of God." Well, God isn't the manager of that golf course you were playing on when an eight foot Gator insisted on playing through. When you told him to wait, he bit you. Luckily you hobbled to your golf cart and evaded death in a 14 mph escape. So now you go to the E.R and you have to tell them an angry gator who refused to wait his turn on the ninth hole, bit you.
What was a gator doing on the ninth hole? You pay dues to that Country Club to golf, not to get bitten. If the staff, security or any other personnel were aware of a gator on their property and failed to report it to game and wildlife, there is major cause for negligence. Anytime someone knowingly overlooks a potential threat to safety and proceeds with business as usual, they are putting people in harm's way. Whether it be a domestic animal or wild, someone let it in or out. Now, if you are doing the backstroke through the swamps in no-man's-land, you're on your own.
Otherwise, call us today for competent attorneys who understand animal attack laws in the state of Florida.

What To Do If You Slip And Fall In Florida

It has now become a bit more difficult to be awarded a claim in a slip-and-fall case in the state of Florida. The old law, which expired June 30th of this year, awarded compensation to a plaintiff who merely proved an accident had taken place. Now, a plaintiff must also prove that the defendant was in fact aware of the dangers of an accident happening and failed to act accordingly.

If a business owner has old, rotted stairs and knew that their structural integrity had been compromised, yet failed to do anything about it, the plaintiff then can be awarded compensation as a result of the business owner's negligence. New stairs and a hand rail would have been the appropriate measures to take, and proving he or she failed to do so will likely shine favorably upon the plaintiff's case.

As a result of the new law, it is more difficult for a plaintiff to be awarded compensation which some say tips the scales of justice in favor of the defendant. An abundance of fraudulent cases have unfortunately made it more difficult for those who have had the unfortunate experience of slipping and falling. One can only hope that there is a surveillance camera near by if a slip should occur. If you sustain an injury, it isn't likely you are going to be in the frame of mind to make note of possible negligence in your surroundings. Get to the emergency room, and then consult Florida Personal Injury Attorney Jeffrey Sexton.

With the new law in place be sure to watch your step and hope someone else is watching your step as well.