Whenever you are on someone else’s property, either private or public, the owner of that property has a legal obligation to ensure a safe environment. Under Florida premise liability laws, the owner, operator or manager of a property may be found liable for injuries or fatalities that occur under certain circumstances.

The Florida premises liability attorneys at Freeman & Mallard understand the complexities of such litigation, and are dedicated to fighting for the rights of victims and their families in West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Port St. Lucie/Ft. Pierce and the surrounding area.

In order to present a successful premises liability lawsuit, certain facts must be proven:

• The property owner knew or should have known of the dangerous condition
• The property owner failed to repair and/or provide adequate warning of this dangerous condition
• The victim was injured by the dangerous condition

A serious injury involving premises liability can occur almost anywhere, and result from a wide array of unsafe conditions. Shopping malls and commercial strip plazas, schools and campuses, sporting event venues, hotels and motels, apartment and condominium buildings, commercial office buildings – all have a duty to those who enter to ensure they are protected from injury due to an unsafe environment.

Property owners owe an additional duty of responsibility when it comes to the safety of a child on their premises. A child without knowledge of any potential safety hazards may be attracted to an open swimming pool or spa, or a piece of playground equipment that is in unsafe condition.

The security of a property is also a factor in premises liability injury cases. Did the owner or operator of the premises ensure that adequate security personnel were on hand? Were they properly trained? Were security cameras in place to monitor the property for potentially dangerous activities? These are just some of the myriad of details that our legal research team will investigate in their efforts to determine any premise liability negligence.

Florida’s many amusement parks present some unique scenarios in which a serious injury can take place. An unsafe or improperly maintained ride or attraction, inadequate security or supervisory staff, or unsanitary conditions at an animal attraction can all lead to a disastrous premises liability injury.

Even a dog owner whose dog bites a person on his property may be found negligent under Florida premise liability laws. Failure to control or restrain the animal, and to warn visitors to the property of the potential dangers of a dog attack on the property, can mean the victim may be able to recover financial damages for his injuries.

The Florida premises liability attorneys at Freeman & Mallard have aggressively represented accident victims throughout Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Port St. Lucie/Ft. Pierce and the surrounding communities. We will fight tirelessly on your behalf, and work to ensure that your legal rights are protected and that you are compensated for injuries sustained on someone else’s property.

We urge you to take the first step. Call our offices today to schedule a free, no obligation appointment to review the facts of your case, and discuss your options under the law.