If you just slipped and fell at a hotel and need to report it, here’s the bottom line: Stick to facts, not blame: where you fell, what the floor was like, and how you feel. Ask for an incident report right away and get the report number and the manager’s name. Request that security video […]

If you slipped and fell at a hotel, you’ve probably already heard the line: “It was an accident.”Florida law does not accept that as the end of the story. Florida asks one core question: Did the hotel know about the dangerous condition—or should it have known—and fail to fix it or warn guests? That is […]

Hotel bathroom falls aren’t random accidents. Wet floors are a known, repeat condition created by showers and tubs, and hotels are expected to plan for that reality. When design, drainage, mats, or basic safety controls fall short, a routine shower can turn into a serious injury in seconds. A hotel bathroom can look spotless and […]

Slips and falls on hotel pool decks are a known risk in Florida. Water is expected; dangerous slick conditions are not. A hotel can be responsible for a pool-deck slip and fall when it knew or should have known about a hazardous condition—such as standing water, algae, worn traction, or poor drainage—and failed to fix […]

A slip and fall at a hotel rarely feels simple once the dust settles. One moment you’re checking in, heading to the pool, or stepping out of a shower. The next, you’re on the ground, embarrassed, hurt, and unsure what just happened—or what comes next. Florida hotel slip-and-fall cases turn on details. Not just whether […]

At a Glance: Florida Tort Reform Changes Every Miami Victim Needs to Know Change What It Means Negligence Deadline 2 years to file (was 4). Waiting too long = no case. Comparative Fault Rule If you’re more than 50% at fault, you recover $0. Insurance Bad Faith Insurers get 90 days to fix mistakes. Bad-faith […]

If you were hurt while visiting Miami—whether in a rental car crash, a hotel slip-and-fall, or a cruise ship accident—Florida law gives you the right to seek compensation. But the rules here are unique, and the clock starts ticking fast. At Stabinski Law, we’ve helped visitors from across the U.S. and around the world recover […]

You’re hit. Your heart’s pounding. Traffic is stacked around you, and suddenly, you’re expected to know what to do, what to say, and who to trust.  That’s a tall order. We’ve created this step-by-step guide not from theory, but from decades of hands-on experience handling car accident cases in Miami. Whether you’re a lifelong resident […]

South Florida sees a high volume of rental cars on the road, especially in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and other tourist-heavy spots. When one of those vehicles is involved in a crash, things get complicated fast. Here’s the bottom line: the at-fault driver is usually responsible. Simple, right? But with rental agreements, insurance policies, and different […]