Premises liability litigation is a broad subcategory of personal injury law. Essentially, premises liability claims usually involve a tenant or visitor on property owned by some other individual or entity, and that tenant or visitor is involved in an accident or is injured in some way. If the harm they suffered as a result of their accident or injury was caused by the negligence of the property owner, the owner of the property oftentimes can be held liable for any acts (or omissions) that caused the victim’s harm.
If you have suffered something like this type of injury, and if you believe the injury occurred due to the negligence of the property owner, you may want to consider filing a lawsuit in order to receive compensation for your medical costs, physical disabilities resulting from the injuries, lost earnings or earning capacity, pain, and emotional distress.
Common Premises Liability Cases in Florida
Premises liability injuries and claims include things such as:
- Slip and fall accidents;
- Poorly maintained structures;
- Attacks by dogs or other animals;
- Exposure to toxic substances like lead, mold, unsanitary conditions, and other hazardous conditions existing on a property.