Premises Liability & Falls
When a person is injured as a result of an unsafe condition, the property owner may be liable for damages.
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Florida law requires property owners to maintain their property in a safe condition for customers and visitors, or to warn the public of a dangerous condition that they caused, or about which they knew or should have known. When a person is injured as a result of an unsafe condition, the property owner may be liable for damages.
Accidental falls may be caused by water, food substances or other debris on the floor, and are often caused by dangerous conditions, including uneven elevations, potholes, cracks, poorly designed ramps, code violations and other defects. These injuries most commonly occur at restaurants, supermarkets and shopping malls.
Premises liability cases can be very complex and may require extensive litigation against owners, contractors, architects, engineers and other potentially liable parties. Premises liability claims encompass a variety of injuries including those sustained in elevators, stores, building corridors, on public or private land, at resorts or during recreational activities, among others.
Premises liability lawsuits may also stem from any kind of unsafe or dangerous conditions on the premises, or defect in the construction of, or inadequate maintenance of the premises where an injury or accident occurs. Such cases might include injuries as the result of exposure to toxic chemicals, lead poisoning, defective lighting, improperly maintained equipment, dog bites, animal attacks and other dangerous conditions.
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