A large percentage of the total personal injury case occurrences in the United States today happen on somebody else’s property. Often, this can leave the injured person unsure of who needs to be held responsible for the personal injury. The person held responsible will also vary depending on the type of accident that occurred. This …
What Is a Premises Liability Case?
Both public and private property owners in Florida have a responsibility to keep their property safe for any visitors and take all necessary measures to ensure that no injuries occur due to dangerous or hazardous conditions. When a property owner fails to implement these safety measures and a person is injured as a result, they …
What Is Considered a Hazardous Condition in a Premises Liability Case?
It is a sad truth that accidents happen all the time, regardless of how careful we are. In many accident cases, no one is to blame. In others, however, injuries can be caused by hazardous conditions on another person’s public or private property. This can happen, for example, if you slip and fall in a …
What Are Some Examples of Dangerous Conditions That Qualify for a Premises Liability Claim?
Accidents happen all the time, and it is often nobody’s fault. In some cases, however, an accident can be caused by a property owner failing to deal with a hazard – also known as a dangerous condition. Under Florida’s premises liability laws, a person has the right to seek compensation if they suffer an injury …
What Is the Average Settlement for Premises Liability Sexual Assault Case?
The average settlement for a premises liability sexual assault case varies widely, however, they typically range from $500,000 to several million dollars. Factors that influence this settlement amount include the extent of the victims’ physical and emotional injuries and the level of negligence by the property owner. When you call The Law Place for a …
Should I Accept a Cash Settlement From the Insurance Company Adjuster for My Premises Liability Injury?
At any time, anyone can be left suffering from injuries and expenses through no fault of their own. However, when you are on someone else’s property, you have to trust that the property or business owner has done everything they can to ensure the environment is safe. It is the legal responsibility of that property …
What Damages Can I Receive for a Premises Liability Claim in Florida?
In a Florida premises liability claim, you can recover compensation for a variety of damages. These include medical costs for treatment and rehabilitation, lost wages due to time off work, and future medical expenses. Additionally, you can claim non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, and emotional distress caused by the injury. An experienced premises …
Does Premises Liability Cover Animal Attacks in Florida?
Animal attacks frequently happen in Florida, and dogs are the most common animals involved. Under Florida law, the dog owner can be held responsible for damages under premises liability law. Other animal attacks include livestock and wild animals, and again the liability often falls upon the property owners if the attack occurred in a private …
Is Premises Liability the Same as Negligence?
The legal concept of premises liability is often used in certain personal injury cases if the injury involved was caused by an unsafe or defective condition on someone’s property. Premises liability is a form of negligence, as the property owner has failed to follow the correct protocol to ensure his property is safe. To win …
What Is a Liability Lawsuit?
Liability is a term that is used frequently in the field of law. Quite simply, liability means legal responsibility for one’s actions. Failure to meet this responsibility leaves a person open to a liability lawsuit for any resulting damages. In order to win a lawsuit, the claimant must prove that the accused party is liable. …
What Is a Premises Liability Claim?
Premises liability is a legal term used in cases when a person has been injured because someone else’s property was in an unsafe and unsuitable condition. The kind of accidents which can occur on someone’s property caused by unsafe conditions can vary from anything from a slip and fall in a shopping mall to injuries …
What Is Accidental Drowning?
Drowning is the process of a respiratory impairment, where being submerged in liquid cuts the oxygen supply to the brain. This leads to unconsciousness and cardiac arrest as the blood flow is disrupted. The World Health Organisation (WHO) lists accidental drowning as the third most common cause of accidental death in the world, with 320,000 …