Personal Injury

Premise Liability
Were you Injured on Someone's Property?

Every day, millions of Americans visit eateries, stores, amusement parks, medical clinics, and different establishments. Every day, an individual who is entering such an establishment gets injured by slipping on a wet floor, or a floor having dirt, stumbling over items in places where they shouldn’t be, by inadequately maintained equipment, or by having inappropriately stacked product fall on them.

If you or a friend or a family member suffered an injury, we might be able to help with your case by evaluating the expense after gathering proof to help demonstrate that the property owner is responsible for your injuries, arranging a settlement with the property owner, occupant, or their insurance agency, and representing you in court, if need be.

Our lawyers at BC Law FL have an amazing history of taking care of premises liability claims and offer consultation services to individuals who suffer an injury on another individual’s property.

Licensees, Trespassers, and Invitees

Whether someone can sue for a premises liability case will rely upon why they initially visited the property. According to Florida law, guests who visit a property are ranked as licensees, intruders, or invitees.

Invitees

People categorized as invitees are those who have been welcomed onto the property of the owner and have been authorized to be there, regardless of whether it is direct or implied. Normally, Invitees are companions, family members, and neighbors. Under these conditions, the property owner has an obligation of care to ensure the property is completely safe for anyone that visits.

Licensees

Also, licensees are authorized to be on the property, yet they are not the same as invitees since the licensees are ordinarily on the property for their own desires. Typically, licensees are salesmen and delivery individuals. Despite the fact that licensees are visiting the property for their own purpose, the property owner actually has a specific obligation of care of keeping safe the property for those visiting it.

Trespassers

Obviously, trespassers are people who are on the property unlawfully, and without the consent of the landowner. Normally, the landowner doesn’t have any obligation of care to intruders and can’t be responsible for any wounds they suffer due to their trespass. However, this comes with a few provisos, for example, kids that are intruding on the property. Therefore, there are some conditions where the landowner can be liable to keep intruders safe.

It can be confusing to determine if guests to a property are categorized as licensees, invitees, or intruders. A certified premises liability lawyer in Boca Raton, Florida, can assist in figuring out the class a guest falls into.

Kinds of Premises Liability Lawsuits

The premises liability claims handled by our attorneys are:

Pool Accidents:

These kinds of cases can happen whenever a pool isn’t appropriately safeguarded by a barrier or fence. If a pool is not properly secured by a landowner, they might be held responsible for any injury that happens due to this.

Accidents in Amusment Parks:

We have handled a reasonable number of amusement park mishaps. These occurrences can go from minor wounds to dangerous injuries which is contingent on the method or place the accident happened. Always keep in mind that a waiver doesn’t naturally absolve a landowner from liabilities associated with wounds.

Slip and Falls:

Ordinarily, slip and falls happen because the casualty has not been properly informed by the landowner of dangers, for example, wet floors, frosty grounds, dangerous surfaces, or irregular sidewalks.

Attack Due to Careless Security:

Owners of property are expected to provide security for properties situated in a region that can easily attract crimes. The landowner can be held responsible whenever an assault happens on the property due to insufficient security. Instances of these attacks can happen in a shopping center, parking garages, or assaults in hotels

Lift/Escalator Accident:

Individuals who have been harmed because of a defective lift or elevator might have the option to sue for a premise liability claim against the property owner. Survivors of lift and elevator mishaps may likewise have the option to document a case against the lift manufacturer.

What Can I Recover in a Premises Liability Suit?

When suing for a premises liability case in Florida, your lawyer might assist you to obtain a settlement for the following:

Medical expenses:

Individuals who are injured might have the option of being compensated for any medical expenses acquired because of their wounds. These expenses can cover specialist visits, medical procedures, drugs, therapy, and future clinical care.

Lost Pay:

Victims can receive compensation for works missed because of the injury and might have the option of getting a settlement for limited subsequent earning capacity.

Agony and Suffering:

When filing for a premises liability claim, people might be qualified to be compensated for any enduring physical or emotional torment that they might have suffered because of the injury.

Wrongful Death:

If a death is caused because of another person’s carelessness, a wrongful death claim can be filed by the family of the victim. The relative of the victim might be compensated for any related financial harm like loss of pay that is caused by the death of their loved one. Also, the relatives have the option of being compensated for the suffering and pain.

If you or a loved one experienced an injury on another person’s property, you might have the option to sue for a premises liability case.

What is the deadline to file my case?

Victims of premises liability have four years to file a lawsuit in Florida. If a loved one died because of a mishap on another individual’s property, at that point, a wrongful death lawsuit can be filed by an agent or delegate of the deceased. These cases require you to document a wrongful death lawsuit within two years from the date of death.

It’s ideal to begin your case immediately after you’re injured on another individual’s property. Florida carefully implements these deadlines with just a couple of exceptionally, special cases. Waiting too long might make you lose your eligibility to bring forward a case. Also, you ought to realize that the more you delay, it would increase the difficulty in gathering the proof needed for your case. Premises liability claims are based on reports and key subtleties like the declaration of witnesses which can disappear when you delay.

For what reason do I require a Premises Liability lawyer?

It tends to be baffling for a person when they are injured on another person’s property, particularly when the injury might have been forestalled. The sad part is that mostly, the insurance agencies don’t pay a reasonable amount promptly, since they consider paying very little in their best interest.