In Florida, property owners have a duty to remove dangerous hazards from their properties and reduce the risk of harm to guests. When they fail in this duty, injury victims may be able to sue them to recover their medical bills, lost work income, and other injury-related losses.
A Palm Beach Gardens premises liability lawyer from our firm can help you hold negligent property owners accountable for the harms they’ve caused. GOLDLAW has been serving clients in Southern Florida for more than 25 years and is more than equipped to handle your claim.
We have successfully recovered more than $1 billion for deserving clients and want to help you next. Contact our offices today to schedule a free case consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Palm Beach Gardens.
How Does Premises Liability Work in Florida?
Premises liability is the legal doctrine that property owners can be legally liable for any harm to guests that occurs on their properties. Landowners must make reasonable efforts to secure their properties against hazards that can cause harm. Failure to do so can make them legally liable for any injuries guests may sustain.
For example, say a store owner mops the floor and forgets to place a wet floor sign. Later, a customer passes by, slips, and injures their wrist. In this case, the store owner could be liable. The owner knew about the wet floor hazard and failed to place a warning to protect customers. This failure of their duty of care makes the owner legally liable for the injuries.
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Common Examples of Premises Liability Accidents
Below are some of the most common types of premises liability accidents our attorneys encounter. If you’re unsure whether your case qualifies, you can talk to a team member for legal guidance.
Slip and Falls
Slip and falls are probably the single most common type of premises liability accident. These can be caused by wet flooring, uneven walkways, poor lighting, clutter/obstructions, and steep slopes. Falling accidents can cause head trauma, broken bones, and spinal cord injuries.
Negligent Maintenance
Property owners can also cause injuries by failing to maintain their properties. Structural defects, holes, broken staircases, and equipment (e.g., elevators and escalators) are all maintenance issues that can lead to severe injuries.
Dog Bites
Dog bites and animal attacks generally fall under the umbrella of premises liability. In Florida, dog owners are legally liable when their pets cause injury and must pay for medical bills and other losses.
Swimming Pool Accidents
Swimming pools are one of the most dangerous property fixtures and can cause great harm if not properly secured and monitored. Common negligence that leads to swimming pool accidents is a lack of signage or not having a lifeguard on duty.
Electrocutions
When property owners neglect regular electrical inspections, faulty wiring and appliances can cause injuries to tenants or guests. Electrocutions can cause serious burns and may be fatal in extreme cases.
Negligent Security
Venues like clubs and bars have a legal duty to provide security to protect patrons. If venues don’t hire sufficient security, owners and managers can be legally liable if harm befalls customers.
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Compensation We Can Pursue for Your Injuries
Injuries from a premises liability accident can leave you in financial distress and unable to earn a living. Through a lawsuit, a premises liability lawyer in Palm Beach Gardens can pursue financial compensation for the full range of your economic and non-economic losses.
Compensable losses may include:
- Emergency medical expenses and future medical bills
- Rehabilitative therapy, prescription medications, counseling expenses
- Income and employment compensation you lost on account of missing work
- Reductions in your lifetime expected earning potential due to disability
- Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and mental anguish
- Discomfort and inconvenience from scarring or disfigurement
- Miscellaneous and one-time injury-related expenses
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Time Limit for Filing a Premises Liability Lawsuit in Palm Beach Gardens
Florida’s personal injury statute of limitations typically gives you no more than two years to file a lawsuit for injuries due to a premises liability accident. Once the two years pass, you won’t be able to recover compensation through legal channels. The two-year timer starts counting on the day you sustained or discovered your condition.
Two years sounds like substantial time, but delaying till the last minute can harm your case. Waiting too long to gather evidence and medical documentation makes it harder to prove your injury claim. The best option is starting as early as possible to reduce the risks of payment delays.
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Contact a Premises Liability Lawyer in Palm Beach Gardens
A single bad injury can completely turn your life upside down and leave you scrambling for answers. Our attorneys at GOLDLAW can be your legal advocate and fight to secure the compensation you need for healing and recovery.
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