You should not have to worry about basic safety when you leave your house. Whether in a store, at school or work, at the park, or on someone else’s private property, you expect a certain level a safety. And you certainly don’t expect to be injured because a property owner has failed to maintain safety on the premises.
In the state of Florida, if you are injured because of a property owner’s negligence (failure to do the right thing) and are seriously injured as a result, then you may be able to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, as well as pain and suffering. It’s important to seek a skilled premises liability attorney early in your case to achieve the best possible outcome.
Florida law requires that anyone who owns or leases a property must keep it reasonably safe and warn visitors of any unreasonably dangerous conditions. Property owners are not responsible if you trip because of something unrelated to the property, like stepping on your own untied shoelace.
Typical premises liability accidents include injuries caused by wet or slippery surfaces, or where the walking elevation changes unexpectedly without warning. These injuries can result from a number of different accidents such as:
Slip and falls
Elevator and escalator accidents
Toxic fumes or chemicals
Swimming pool accidents
Mechanical malfunctions
Construction defects
Maintenance negligence
Home-related mishaps
Slip and falls are the most common premises liability accidents, often caused by stepping on a wet or slippery surface. While anyone can be a victim, slip and falls frequently happen to the elderly in nursing homes and workers on the job. Disputes often arise between victims and property owners about whether the hazardous condition was foreseeable and thus the property owner’s fault. Because of this, it is important to hire an experienced attorney who handles slip and fall and other premises liability cases.
If you or a loved one slip and fall on an item or substance, it is imperative that photographs be taken of the item or substance and the general scene for use as evidence later.
How the courts determine fault in premises liability cases involves various factors such as,
The level of responsibility of the owner is also dependant on the nature in which the visitor was on the property. In other words, what were you doing there? Were you an invitee, a licensee (invited or uninvited), or were you trespassing?
The state of Florida grants special laws to children on properties, whether they are trespassing or not. The Attractive Nuisance Doctrine applies to swimming pools, construction equipment, hot tubs, septic tanks, appliances, gravel pits, and other enticing objects for children. Whatever the case, I can help.
I am an experienced and aggressive premises accident attorney who has been assisting clients with personal injury claims since 1994. I offer a free initial consultation to accident victims. This one-on-one, personalized free legal consultation with me can help you discover what rights and compensation you may be entitled to as a victim of premises negligence.
Have you been injured on someone else’s property? Have you been the victim of a safety code violation? Has your child been injured by hazardous conditions on another property? When property owners fail in their duty to protect anyone on the premises from harm, I believe they should be held accountable. I will help you seek justice and compensation. Contact me today.
I’m a personal injury lawyer with decades of experience helping my clients seek justice after a wide range of situations, from auto accidents to dog bite injuries.
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