Slip and Fall
Premises Liability

In the law, unsafe property conditions that lead to serious personal injury fall into the category of “premises liability.” In other words, premises liability means liability of the property owner or manager for dangerous and defective conditions of the property itself, including the real property and large fixtures attached to the physical property.

If you have been seriously harmed because of a slip and fall accident, or hazardous property condition, then contact a premises liability lawyer Naples Florida residents can trust will put them first.

Florida premises liability law generally holds property owners, and often property managers or tenants, legally responsible for accidents and injuries that occur on that property where there is negligence, or fault, can be proven.

The types of premises liability cases range from slip and fall, trip and fall, defective condition inside or outside the property, or inadequate security.

Common Misunderstanding of Florida Premises Liability Law

A common misconception among consumers is that a property owner or property manager is liable for any injury which occurs on the property. This is not so.

Generally, the injury victim must prove that the property owner or property manager was negligent by showing the premises was defective, dangerous, and the owner or manager knew, or should have known upon reasonable inspection, of the property defect.

Your personal injury resulting from a defective and dangerous property condition must be reviewed to determine if there is reasonable grounds to file a claim against the property owner, property manager, or other parties. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your personal injury claim.

If you have been seriously harmed because of a slip and fall accident, or hazardous property condition, then contact a premises liability lawyer Naples Florida residents can trust will put them first.

Special Rules Apply to Children

Children are often subject to special rules in property liability cases. A property owner’s or manager’s obligations to warn is different with respect to children trespassers (children not authorized to be on property).

For example, quite often a property owner, manager, or tenant must give warnings if he or she knows (or reasonably should know) that children are likely to come onto the property, and that a dangerous condition on the premises is likely to cause serious bodily injury or death.

In order to find liability, the owner needs to act to protect against dangerous conditions that are attractive by their nature to children. Examples include construction sites, swimming pools, disrepaired playground equipment.

The bottom line is often that the property owner or manager must have failed to act reasonably to protect children, even if the children are not supposed to be on the property.

Slip and Fall Lawyer Naples

If you have suffered personal injury, or have a loved one or child who has suffered personal injury, as the result of a defective property condition, including slip and fall, trip and fall, uneven surfaces, swimming pool accident, or negligent security, then contact a premises liability lawyer Naples for a free consultation.

At the Harris Law Firm PA, we provide an honest assessment based on your case facts.  If we agree to represent you, then rest assured your case will be handled by an experienced personal injury lawyer and not simply handed off to non-attorney staff.

Looking for a slip and fall lawyer Naples Florida families can believe will be up front and honest throughout the case?  When you contact the Harris Law Firm PA to pursue your slip and fall claim, then know that your case will be personally handled by a slip and fall attorney Naples Florida injury victims can trust to be experienced, ethical, and dedicated to you and your family.

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