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ORLANDO PREMISES LIABILITY ATTORNEY

Experienced Premises Liability Legal Services in Orlando

Were you injured on another person or business' property? If the right conditions are met, you could have a premises liability case on your hands. With our assistance, you might be able to obtain compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Get started on your free consultation today with our Orlando premises liability lawyer - contact us online or give us a call at (888) 979-4941.

Understanding Property Owner Liability in Florida

A Florida property owner must keep his / her premises safe. They can do so by fixing property hazards and warnings guests of any dangers. A property owner is expected to offer a different level of care, depending on the guest.

Types of guests include the following:

Invitees: Ensuring Safety in Commercial Spaces

This includes any individual who enters onto a premise to purchase goods. An example of such a property would be a grocery store. Property owners who invite individuals onto their property are held to the highest level of care.

They must:

  • Inspect their premises
  • Remove hazards
  • And provide warnings about potential issues

They can be held liable for dangers they "should have known about."

Licensees: Residential Visitor Protections

This includes:

  • Any friends
  • Family members
  • Social guests
  • Or anyone invited to enter a premise for non-commercial reasons

An example of such a property would be a residential dwelling. These property owners are also required to fix any hazards but are only liable for dangers they knew about.

Trespassers: Limited Duty of Care

This includes anyone not authorized to be on your property at a given time. You have the least responsibility to a trespasser. You are, however, not allowed to set up hazardous areas intentionally to guard against trespassers.

Free Consultation: Discuss Your Orlando Premises Liability Claim

Most premises liability cases involve proving that a property owner either created a dangerous condition, knew of that dangerous condition and failed to correct it, or that the condition existed long enough that the property owner should have discovered and fixed it.

For more information about Florida premises liability laws and to tell us about the details concerning your case, do not hesitate to contact us at (888) 979-4941 and request your free consultation today.

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON PREMISES LIABILITY CASES?

Common examples of premises liability cases include:

  • Slip and falls
  • Swimming pool accidents
  • Amusement park accidents
  • And assault as a result of negligent security

Have Questions? GET ANSWERS

  • What am I entitled to receive for my injuries?

    You are entitled to compensation for the following:

    • Past and future medical bills resulting from your injury
    • Past and future lost income
    • Pain and suffering. This classification of compensation refers to physical pain and emotional suffering. The compensation is based on how your injuries negatively impacted your ability to enjoy your hobbies and other “joys of life” like your job and your family. Usually, this is the largest financial component of a settlement or verdict.
    • Injuries resulting in permanent scarring, impairments, and/or other limitations.
  • What if the person who caused my injuries does not have insurance?

    In the case of an automobile or motorcycle accident, if the person who is at fault for an accident does not have insurance, then we do three things. First, we run an asset check on the at-fault party to see if he or she has assets that we could possibly seize to cover your damages.

    This requires us to file a lawsuit against the individual. Second, we look to see if the defendant's driver owns the vehicle. Sometimes the driver and owner are two different people.

    While the driver might not have insurance, the owner may be insured, especially if the vehicle is financed. Third, we do a complete assessment of the client's insurance coverages to see if this individual has Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage.

    If that is the case, then we look to the client's insurance coverage to compensate this individual for his or her injuries and damages. This should not cause the client's insurance to go up since he or she is not at fault for the accident.

  • What should I do after an accident?

    There are five things you should do immediately after an accident. These include the following steps:

    1. Call 911 and report the accident. Regardless of the extent of the property damage and how you feel after the collision, you must call 911 and report the accident. If you do not call 911, the insurance company will use this against you when we negotiate the value of your claim.
    2. Exchange information with all other drivers involved in the accident. Be sure to get the other driver's tag number, license number, and insurance company information. Even if you are waiting for the police to arrive, you still need to start gathering this information. There are unfortunately many situations in which the at-fault driver flees the scene of the accident.
    3. Investigate. Seek out witnesses and take photos. Even if the other person admits fault, his or her story may change once you file a claim. Witnesses will not wait for the police to arrive, so you need to get their contact information right away. Also, scene and property damage photos can be critical in proving how the accident happened and the forces exerted on your body.
    4. Seek medical attention. Whether it is at the accident scene or at the hospital, later on, it is essential that you seek medical attention as soon as possible so you fully understand the extent of your injuries. This will also help you ensure that your injuries are well-documented. The insurance company will use any delay in medical treatment against you.
    5. Do not discuss your injuries with the insurance company. Report the facts of the accident (what happened) to your insurance company, but do not discuss your injuries. Because adrenaline is flowing through your body, you may not immediately feel the full extent of your injuries. Statements such as "I'm not injured" or "I'm OK" can and will be used against you by the insurance company.
  • Can I fight it if I am cited as the at-fault driver in an automobile accident?
    Yes, but it will be difficult to do on your own. Consult an attorney to help you determine your options, especially if there were injuries involved.
  • What should I do if I was injured in a car accident?
    • Make sure your injuries are documented in medical records as soon as possible. The insurance company will deny your injury claim unless each injury is documented in hospital records on the date of the accident or within 24 hours of the injury.
    • See your primary care physician as soon as possible. Your doctor will document your injuries and prescribe a course of treatment, and the doctor’s chart notes will help us prove the extent of your injuries.
    • Contact a lawyer to help you prove fault (liability) and the extent of the injuries and harm that you experienced due to the accident. Lawyers should have the resources necessary to get the most value for your case. The sooner you contact a lawyer, the sooner you get to relax and heal while we do the work of getting the money you deserve.