Premises Liability Lawyer
in Plantation

Premises liability laws exist to protect individuals who are present on or around properties with hazardous conditions. That being said, how a person accesses a property can influence their rights and the potential for a premises liability claim.

Individuals may enter a property in several ways:

Invitee

An invitee is someone granted explicit permission by the landowner or primary occupant to enter the property. On private land, invitees may be allowed access for activities like hunting or providing a commercial service, such as repairs. In contrast, on public property, invitees are typically there for the benefit of the property owner, like customers in a retail establishment.

In these scenarios, the property owner or manager is responsible for informing invitees about potential hazards that could lead to injury.

Licensee

A licensee is someone who enters a property with the landowner’s permission but not for commercial purposes. Licensees often include friends, family, or neighbors invited for a visit. The landowner or occupier has a duty to warn or protect the licensee from any hazardous areas on the property. For instance, if a homeowner knows about a broken step on their staircase but fails to inform a licensee, they may be liable for any injuries that occur.

Trespasser

A trespasser is defined as someone who enters a property without the landowner’s permission. Typically, if the property owner is unaware of the trespasser’s presence (referred to as an “undiscovered trespasser”), they have no obligation to warn them of dangers that could lead to injury. A common example of a trespasser is someone entering a yard or porch to sell products, campaign for a candidate, or solicit donations.

If you sustain injuries on someone else’s property, please seek medical attention first, as delaying treatment can exacerbate your injuries. Afterward, consult with a premises attorney in Plantation to explore your legal options.

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Not every incident qualifies for a premises liability claim. To successfully invoke these laws, the defendant must own or be responsible for the maintenance of the property where the incident occurred. Additionally, they must have acted negligently or engaged in wrongdoing that resulted in the individual’s injury.

Proving premises liability claims has become increasingly difficult due to the rise in fraudulent claims against innocent property owners. Many state laws now aim to protect property owners, particularly since some individuals have inflicted injuries upon themselves to seek compensation.

At Gordon & Partners, our premises liability attorneys possess the expertise and resources necessary to demonstrate that a property owner was negligent in the incident and should be held accountable.

Moreover, our Plantation property negligence lawyers have successfully aided thousands of injured clients in obtaining verdicts, settlements, and awards totaling over $1 Billion in compensation.

We are here to help you, too! Contact us today for a free, no-obligation assessment of your claim.