When you’re on someone else’s property, there’s an expectation that the premises will be safe. However, when someone is negligent, property hazards can lead to serious injuries. Our Royal Palm Beach premises liability lawyers will fight to hold negligent owners financially accountable.
Since 2002, the legal team at GOLDLAW has fought for fair compensation for injury victims and their loved ones.
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What Is a Premises Liability Case in Royal Palm Beach?
Premises liability cases involve someone legally on a property who is harmed due to someone else’s negligence. For example, you are in a public park and are bitten by someone’s unleashed dog, or you are shopping in a store and trip over some cords.
Three common types of premises liability cases are:
- Dog bites.
- Slip and falls.
- Negligent security (where robberies or assaults occur on a property because of lax security).
To have a successful premises liability case, you will need to not only prove that there was a hazard or safety issue, but that the property owner should reasonably have known about it. Some examples include:
- Cords or debris left in a store aisle for an extended period of time.
- Uneven flooring.
- Dimly lit parking lots and stairwells.
- Improper training of security personnel.
- A lack of security guards.
- Malfunctioning or non-existent security cameras.
- An unleashed dog with a history of aggressive behavior.
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How Do You Prove Negligence in Royal Palm Beach Premises Liability Cases?
To prove negligence, your Royal Palm Beach premises liability attorney will conduct a thorough investigation of the incident. They must prove that all four elements of negligence were present. These are:
- Duty of care: You were legally on the premises and, thus, the owner had a responsibility to keep you safe.
- Breach: A hazard or safety issue was ignored by the property owner.
- Causation: The hazard or safety issue led to the premises liability incident.
- Damages: You suffered losses because of the hazard or safety issue.
To show that these four elements were present, your lawyer must gather evidence to do so.
What Evidence Is Helpful in Premises Liability Cases?
Helpful evidence for premises liability cases can include:
- Witness testimony.
- Video footage of the incident.
- Past incident reports or complaints to show existing knowledge of the issue.
- Photos of the accident/incident scene.
- Expert testimony, such as from a safety consultant or accident reconstructionist.
- Police reports.
- Staffing records.
- Maintenance records.
- Cleaning schedules.
With the collected evidence, your attorney will build a strong case for compensation.
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What Compensation Can a Premises Liability Attorney in Royal Palm Beach Help You Recover?
The recoverable compensation in your case will depend on the circumstances, including the severity of your injuries. For example, injuries with immediate expenses but limited long-term effects may have less recoverable losses than an injury that caused a permanent disability.
Our legal team will seek the maximum compensation for your case. Recoverable losses may include:
Medical Expenses
These include the medical bills from immediately after your injury as well as future expected costs. Our team may consult with doctors to determine how your injuries may continue to affect you. You may be entitled to compensation for doctor appointments, surgeries, hospitalizations, physical therapy, and more.
Job Effects
These could include lost wages and benefits while in recovery. They may also cover diminished earning capacity if you are unable to return to the same level of work.
Other Financial Losses
Additional recoverable expenses can include:
- The repair or replacement of any personal belongings damaged or destroyed in the incident.
- Home or vehicle modifications if the incident left you with a disability.
- Housekeeping or child care costs while you are recovering.
- Transportation costs for going to and from doctor appointments.
- Mobility aids and other assistive devices.
Non-Financial Losses
You may also be able to recover compensation for the less tangible losses that an incident causes. For example:
- Pain and suffering.
- Mental anguish.
- Loss of enjoyment.
- Loss of quality of life.
- Permanent disability.
- Scarring or disfigurement.
- Loss of consortium.
Wrongful Death Damages
If you lost a loved one in a premises liability incident, our Royal Palm Beach wrongful death lawyers can pursue compensation for losses like:
- The loss of financial support.
- The loss of emotional support.
- The decedent’s pain and suffering.
- Medical expenses related to the incident or to end-of-life care.
- Funeral costs.
- Burial or cremation costs.
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What Is the Deadline for Recovering Compensation in Royal Palm Beach Premises Liability Cases?
In Florida, the statute of limitations for premises liability lawsuits is typically two years. However, there can be circumstances where this is not the case. Talk to your attorney about the expected timeline for your case.
In addition to legal deadlines, getting started on your case as soon as possible can also help with evidence collection. For example, evidence like video footage from security cameras may be overwritten after a certain period of time.
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How Much Does a Premises Liability Lawyer in Royal Palm Beach Cost?
At GOLDLAW, our legal team works on contingency. This means that you never incur upfront costs for our services. Instead, our fees are taken as a percentage of the compensation we recover for you.
If we don’t recover compensation, you owe us nothing. Most cases take under a year. Our promise: You Will Never Get a Bill.
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