Premises Liability Attorneys
Property owners are required by law to maintain their premises in a safe condition. When a person is injured on the land or premises of another, the law of premises liability determines how they are compensated. The potentially liable party can be a store owner, factory owner, homeowner, or just about anyone who owns land or structures on land. In general, a premises owner of either residential or commercial property is responsible to be aware of and eliminate dangerous conditions on their property. Since business owners aggressively attract consumers to their property, they are often held to higher standards.
Many of the premises liability claims filed in Florida pertain to unreasonably dangerous structural issues or failure to address recognizable safety hazards. Some of the dangerous conditions seen in residential and commercial premises include:
- Torn carpeting
- Changes in flooring
- Poor lighting
- Narrow stairs
- Wet or slippery floors
- Poorly designed or maintained stairs
- Malfunctioning escalators and elevators
- Broken or cracked sidewalks
- Potholes
- Standing water or ice
If you or someone you love recently had an injury on someone else’s property, and you think it happened because of the property owner’s negligence, a premises liability attorney is the best resource to consult to determine your best options for legal recourse. Call 904-309-6500 today to speak directly with a premises liability lawyer at Spohrer Dodd Trial Attorneys about the specifics of your claim.
