Fort Myers Premises Liability Attorneys

Were you injured on someone’s dangerous property?

Most of us realize that an accident can happen anywhere but it is especially disheartening when one happens in a place we all trust — a friend’s house, the neighbor’s yard, the apartment or hotel room we rent, a business with a sterling reputation, etc.

After all, when someone or some business opens their doors to you, you expect that they’ve made it safe for you to step inside. That expectation is a reasonable one and the law protects it.

Contact the experienced team at Viles & Beckman if you suffered injury on someone else’s poorly maintained property.

What is Premises Liability?

Premises liability is an area of personal injury law that focuses on a property owner’s duty to maintain safe conditions and reduce risks of harm.

The Florida premises liability laws provide a lot of protection to people who are injured on someone else’s property. Landlords and property owners have a legal responsibility to make sure their premises are safe and to address any hazards that they knew (or should have known) existed.

If they fail to do so, they can be held financially liable for the full extent of the pain, injuries, and suffering that arise as a result.

Why Hire Viles & Beckman, LLC?

Viles & Beckman, LLC represents the injured in Southwest Florida as well as people living throughout the entire Sunshine State. Premises liability cases represent a key part of our focus as attorneys.

We have helped countless Floridians who’ve been unfairly injured by someone else’s hazardous premises conditions and it is our sincere belief that these victims never deserve to bear the burden of an injury by themselves.

If you have suffered moderate or serious damages while visiting someone else’s premises — whether it’s a public, private, or commercial party — our experienced Fort Myers premises liability attorneys can help you fight for the compensation you are owed.

Call our firm immediately to schedule a free consultation at (239) 334-3933!

Types of Properties Where Injuries Occur

While a premises liability case can emerge from virtually any premises, property, facility, or business location, there are a few specific sites that seem to cause property-related injuries again and again.

These include:

Retail stores, Grocery stores, Hardware stores and Shopping malls
Hotels, motels, timeshares, and resorts
Apartment and Condo complexes
Parking lots/garages
Public swimming pools
Amusement parks/theme parks
Public and private parks
Elevators and Escalators
Construction sites
Sports complexes / arenas
Entertainment venues
Hospitals and Nursing homes
Schools (public and private)
Nightclubs/dance clubs
Restaurants/Bars
Fitness facilities/health clubs
City or government-owned property/roadways/transit

Please understand that you may have a very strong premises liability claim even if your injury didn’t happen in any of these places. These are only a few of the most common injury sites.

Types of Premises Liability Accidents

Likewise, certain kinds of accidents are more likely to happen when premises aren’t well protected or maintained.

These include:

Slip and fall
Trip and fall
Dog bites
Animal attacks
Electrocution/shock
Fire, flame, or explosion injuries/burns
Falls from heights
Drowning
Assault and/or battery
Burglary / robbery
Muggings
Rape or violent crime

These are not the only accidents that can support a strong premises liability lawsuit in Florida. Regardless of the nature of your accident or injury, please contact our Fort Myers premises liability attorneys before drawing any conclusions about your rights under the law.

Injuries Caused by Inadequate Security

In addition to removing hazardous conditions and warning the public about potential dangers, landlords and property owners also have a duty to maintain proper security to protect the public from crime. This is especially true if the property has been the site of dangerous or criminal activity in the past or is in a dangerous neighborhood.

Landlords and owners can be held liable for many kinds of negligent security, including:

Overgrown bushes
Dim lighting in common areas
Deserted or poorly lit parking lots
Inadequate safety or warning signage
Broken locks
Granting premises access in violation of policy, lease terms, etc.
Lack of alarms, security cameras, or other security measures (in some cases)
Negligent hiring or training of security officers/patrol
Negligence by the security officers themselves
Failure to take action after a recent act of violence or a crime

There are many other instances of negligent security. If you believe there is more that the landlord or property owner could have done to keep you safe, give us a call.

Injured on Someone Else’s Property? We Can Help!

Premises liability laws apply to all kinds of property: Residential, business, and governmental. So whether you are hurt in an apartment complex or while walking down the aisle at the grocery store, you have a right to expect that these places will be safe for you. When they aren’t, the law is on your side. So are we.

If you’d like to learn more about premises liability in Florida, feel free to schedule a free case evaluation with our attorneys. We can answer your questions, explain how the law might apply in your situation, and help you determine the potential value of your claim.