Florida Premises Liability Attorneys
If you have been hurt on someone else’s property as a result of their negligent actions, such as inadequate security, you have the right to seek compensation. If you slipped and fell, something struck you, or even if their inadequate security resulted in making you the victim of a crime, you have the right to pursue a personal injury lawsuit.
Our dedicated team of Florida personal injury lawyers will strive to get you money to pay your medical bills, replace your lost wages, and return you to a meaningful quality of life. Call us today and let us do the heavy lifting so you can focus on healing.
You are facing growing medical costs, lost wages and reduced quality of life for something that happened to you as a result of somebody else’s mistake. It wasn’t your fault and now you are paying the price. At Farah & Farah, we want to hold the people responsible for your suffering accountable.
What to Expect From Our Florida Premises Liability Attorneys
When you work with Farah & Farah, you’re partnering with seasoned fighters who review all the facts of your accident and prepare your case properly. We’re ready to seek the financial relief you deserve with the resources to take on the big insurance companies.
Farah & Farah listens to your concerns, understands the extent of your struggle, and helps you get the treatment you need to make a full recovery. We will fight for the maximum settlement possible without you having to pay a dime upfront. We handle all cases on contingency, so you don’t have to pay anything until the case is resolved.
If you’ve been injured as a result of a property owner’s negligence, you may be able to receive compensation to help with medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. Farah & Farah will stand up for you by:
- Thoroughly investigating the incident, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and seeking out video footage to show where and how the premises owner has been negligent.
- Helping find a doctor that can both treat you and document your injuries.
- Providing an entire team dedicated to winning your case.
- Sifting through all the paperwork from hospitals and insurance companies.
If you’ve been injured on someone else’s property in Florida, let the lawyers at Farah & Farah take on your premises liability claim.
Do I Have a Premises Liability Case?
The details of a premises liability case will vary, but some of the most common situations that result in a lawsuit include:
- Uneven sidewalks or wet floors that resulted in a fall
- Lack of supervision or no lifeguards at a pool
- Broken or missing handrails that lead to a fall
- Poor electrical work
- Lack of security personnel that lead to an assault
Who is Liable in a Premises Liability Case in Florida?
The owner or resident of the property has an obligation to keep the property safe so that visitors to the property do not become injured. This is called premises liability and it holds the property owner or resident liable for accidents or injuries sustained on their property.
How Much Does a Florida Premises Liability Lawyer Cost?
When you trust Farah & Farah to handle your premises liability case, you won’t pay unless we win a verdict or settlement. Our contingency fee policy means that you can let us do the work while you focus on healing.
Our Recent Premises Liability Wins
- $1,700,000: Mechanic injured when 20,000 lb sign collapsed on him as he walked under it.
- $460,000: 80-year-old client slipped and fell on water leaking out of the bathroom at a fast-food restaurant and suffered a head injury.
- $350,000: Client fell due to an on-going and known water leak at major retailer and sustained neck and back injuries.
- $450,000: Slip and fall at fast food restaurant. Client needed back surgery.
- $800,000: Accident on forklift while unloading truck resulting in shoulder and neck surgery.
- $130,000: A man fell and broke his arm when his pant leg was caught on a broken concrete parking stop at a fast food chain
- $195,000: A resident of an apartment complex suffered a head injury when the clothes dryer fell from its stand above the washer and struck her in the head.
- $198,000: A woman walks into the break room and slips on water from a leaky faucet, causing a broken ankle.
- $750,000: A slip and fall case where our client slipped in a puddle of water in a large retail/ supercenter chain.
Contact Farah & Farah For Help Today
Don’t struggle with mounting medical costs, lost wages, or reduced quality of life when your injury wasn’t your fault. If your injury occurred due to dangerous conditions on someone else’s property, you have the right to pursue a personal injury claim or lawsuit.
At Farah & Farah we work hard to ensure you don’t have to pay for problems caused by the oversight of others. Our qualified premises liability lawyers will fight to secure financial compensation. That way, you can pay your bills, replace lost income, and get your life back on track. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Premises Liability FAQs
What is a slip and fall?
A patron falls on the property because of liquid on the floor or an unmarked hole or a broken stair. These are slip and fall cases that claim the property owner was negligent in failing to correct an existing dangerous condition that caused the victim to be injured from a slip, fall, trip or stumble. Falls of this type can result in back and hip injuries, paralysis, broken bones, and even paralysis.
Related Page: Florida Slip and Fall Lawyer
Can a slip and fall occur on hotel grounds and is there any recourse?
Yes. If the hotel did not clean up spilled food or drink around a pool, a bar, lobby, or restaurant. Perhaps there is an accumulation of snow and ice on the walkway or a tile floor is wet. If the hotel knew about or should have known about the potential for danger and failed to warn visitors, they could be facing a premises liability lawsuit.
Related Page: Florida Hotel Injury Lawyer
When is the business liable?
The business owner is expected to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition and warn visitors if a hazard is present. An invitee is a social guest or visitor invited onto the property. If the owner fails to exercise reasonable care so the invitee can visit the property without injury, the owner could be liable for a slip and fall premises liability lawsuit.
If however the visitor is a trespasser, it is not reasonable that the property owner could have known to keep the property in a safe condition for that person. In that case, the trespasser might shoulder more of the liability with the exception of children, who are known to visit unannounced. If the property is known to attract children, even trespassers, the owner is expected to exercise some care in keeping the facility or place safe.
What if a crime occurs in the parking lot? Is the hotel responsible?
If the hotel should have known or anticipated a crime could occur on its property, it could be held liable, especially if the area is known for crime, or there has been criminal activity on the property in the past. If the owner could have prevented it by providing better lighting, extra security, or notified the public about the dangers, he could be held liable. If the hotel did not install locks on windows and doors, it could be held at least partially liable.
How does the law determine what is “reasonable” for a property owner?
The reasonableness standard requires the property be cared for to ensure the safety of the visitor. It is reasonable for an owner to repair a property and to inspect the property to identify dangerous conditions. An owner can be found liable if he did not take reasonable steps to fix the dangerous condition. Questions should be asked to determine reasonableness such as – did the owner assign a repair job to an employee who failed to act? Was there adequate lighting and had there been prior injuries? Were there signs warning of a hazard? Was it an easy or inexpensive “fix” to make the property safer?
What is comparative fault?
In Florida the law is clear. In the case of a slip and fall, the fault can be distributed among at least two people, the visitor and the owner. Comparative fault assigns a portion of the blame on every party. For example, a person trips on the stone walkway perhaps was not steady enough on their feet to walk a stone path with its nooks and crannies. The fault can be divided in any proportion. Unless a construction company constructs barriers on the sidewalk, a sign may not be enough to tell a pedestrian they could be injured on the uneven walkway that is under construction.
There may be a deadline within which to file an action for slip and fall accidents, such as a municipality in a slip and fall in a public street. Farah & Farah has premises liability attorneys who work in the area of slip and fall and can advise you on fault, damages, recovery, and liability.
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