Premises Liability Lawyer in Florida

Premises liability laws were created with the intention of protecting people who are on or near property where dangerous conditions are present. While not all instances of a slip and fall or similar injury will qualify for a liability claim, many instances result in lawsuits that are settled in favor of the injured victim.
With this in mind, the way in which a person enters a property will play a role in determining if they have grounds to file a premises liability lawsuit. A victim may enter a property as:

Invitee

Anyone who has entered another’s land or property with the expressed permission of the land owner or primary property occupier is considered an invitee.

With private property, invitees are often given permission to enter the area for hunting purposes or to provide the land owner with some type of commercial benefit, such as logging, home repair, or building renovation. With public property, invitees are usually given permission to enter solely for the commercial benefit of the property owner.

An example of a public property invitee is a customer in a department store. The store has invited the customer in with the intention of selling them a product. In this instance, it is the responsibility of the property owner or manager to ensure the invitee is aware of or protected from any potential situations that may cause injury.

Licensee

A licensee is a person who enters the premises or property with the permission of the land owner or occupier but not for business or commercial purposes. Most often, licensees are friends, neighbors, or family members who have been invited to an owner or occupier’s residence. It is the responsibility of the land owner or occupier to alert or keep the licensee away from any potential areas of injury on the property.

For example, if an owner or occupant knew about a faulty step on a staircase in their home yet failed to alert a licensee to the potential danger of using the staircase, they may be held liable for causing an injury or accident.

Trespasser

As the name implies, a trespasser is someone who ventures on or into a property or premises without the permission of the landowner or occupier. In most cases, if the owner has not given permission or is not aware of the trespasser’s presence (also known as an “undiscovered trespasser”), they have no obligation or duty to warn of any dangers that may make their premises unsafe to another person.

A common example of a trespasser is someone who walks through a front yard or onto the porch of an owner/occupier’s home with the intent to sell a product, promote a political candidate, or solicit a donation.

If you were injured on someone else’s property, it is critical to seek medical attention right away. The longer you wait to see a doctor, the greater the chance your injuries will worsen. After seeing a physician, contact a property liability lawyer in Florida to explore your legal options.

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It’s important to note that not all instances will provide sufficient grounds to file a premises liability claim in Florida. In order for premises liability laws to be enforced, the defendant must actually own or be responsible for the maintenance of the property where the accident occurred. They must also be guilty of negligence or wrongdoing that resulted in injury to the individual.

Unfortunately, premises liability claims have become increasingly difficult to prove due to the volume of false claims filed against innocent landholders. In fact, most state laws now tend to favor the property owner, as many victims inflict injuries on themselves in an attempt to receive a payout.

At Gordon & Partners, our Florida property liability lawyers have decades of experience representing victims who were injured while on another individual’s property. We have the knowledge and resources necessary to prove that a property owner was at fault for the accident and should, therefore, be held accountable.

Our Florida premise liability attorneys have helped thousands of injured victims receive verdicts, awards, and settlements, amounting to over $1 Billion in compensation recovered–and we are prepared to do the same for you! Contact us today for a free, no-obligation review of your claim.