Sexual assault on college campuses is a major problem, in Florida and nationwide. The U.S. Justice Department reports that in an average year, one out of every 20 female college students will suffer a sexual assault, with roughly 80 to 90 percent of those involving an acquaintance. As West Palm…
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Liability for Frat House Injuries in Fort Lauderdale
A reporter for The Atlantic recently spent a year delving into the “Dark Power of Fraternities” on college campuses. This investigation involved not only the way that universities use these organizations to market college as a “party” to students soon-to-be-saddled with enormous debt, but also the power these operations wield…
Florida School Injuries and Bullying: A Bigger Problem Than Expected
Despite all that we’re hearing about the fight against bullying, there are still far too many children who are seriously injured while on school grounds, according to a recent study published in Pediatrics. According to NBC News, there are more than 90,000 school children who are the victim of “intentional”…
Who is to Blame (and Liable) for Mass Shootings?
Sadly, reports of mass shootings have become commonplace news nationwide. Recently, some mass shootings have even failed to make a headline. As law enforcement agencies gear up for criminal proceedings after an attack, victims and their loved ones will try to restore their lives. In some cases, a shooter will…
Lockdown at Broward County public schools spotlights dangers for South Florida educators, students and staff
More than 300 Broward County public schools faced an afternoon-long lockdown on Wednesday after the wife of a disgruntled resident called a local radio station and said her husband planned to shoot randomly at students and teachers, the Miami Herald reports. Broward County Public Schools is the sixth largest school…