Florida Premises Liability Lawyer

Premises Liability Cases Zoeller Law Handles

Zoeller Law takes various cases involving accidents on dangerous properties. It’s the owner’s duty to maintain every area and address problems immediately. If there are dangers they can’t fix right away, they should place warning signs near the hazard, so guests know the risks they take by visiting the property.

The most common types of premises liability accidents include:

1. Water leaks and flooding
2. Swimming pool accidents
3. Slip/trip and falls
4. Fires
5. Collapsed balconies
6. Dog bites
7. Construction site hazards
8. Elevator and escalator accidents
9. Defective staircases
10. Poorly lit properties
11. Electrocution
12. Negligent security
13. Lack of warning signs
14. Exposure to toxic chemicals

Our Florida premises liability lawyers take these cases seriously. We understand the long-term consequences you can face when you suffer injuries on another person’s property. You might require ongoing treatment to manage pain and mobility issues. If you become disabled, you may need assistance performing routine tasks.

It’s overwhelming and stressful to deal with the ramifications of someone’s negligent actions. Medical bills are expensive and can lead to debt if you can’t afford to pay. The various expenses you incur can create financial strain. It’s particularly challenging if you have to take time off from work. Even a minor injury causes significant problems you’re forced to deal with during recovery.

Common Injuries Caused by Premises Liability

Injuries can range widely in severity. Some cause minimal physical harm and only require a few doctor’s appointments to heal. Others are life-threatening and lead to complications. The most common injuries premises liability accidents cause include:

1. Broken bones
2. Sprained ankles or wrists
3. Cuts and bruises
4. Traumatic brain injury
5. Spinal cord damage
6. Internal injuries
7. Torn ligaments or pulled muscles
8. Burns
9. Electrical shock
10. Nerve damage
11. Dislocated joints
12. Neck and back injuries
13. Inhaling toxic fumes, smoke, or hazardous substances

If you suffered any type of injury on someone’s poorly maintained property, contact Zoeller Law immediately. We can review the circumstances of the accident to determine whether the property owner should accept liability for your injury and provide the compensation you need.

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Compensation Available in an Insurance Claim

Businesses typically carry general liability insurance. This allows their insurance company to pay for the losses guests suffer in accidents the owner’s negligence caused. When you file a claim, you could seek compensation to cover your past and future losses, such as:

1. Emotional distress
2. Medical bills
3. Lost wages
4. Lost earning capacity
5. Physical impairment or disfigurement
6. Damaged personal property
7. Pain and suffering
8. Loss of enjoyment of life

Zoeller Law can review the owner’s insurance policy to determine what coverage is available and whether it can compensate for your total losses. We understand the importance of receiving a full and fair settlement, so you’re not left with any expenses to pay for yourself. We will consider all contributing factors while calculating the value of your case. Some of these factors might include:

1. Length of the recovery period
2. Availability of evidence showing the owner was at fault for the accident
3. Amount of insurance coverage
4. Type and severity of the injury
5. Total incurred costs
6. The estimated value of the necessary treatment in the future
7. Impact of the accident on quality of life
8. Permanent injury caused by the accident
9. Emotional or psychological effects of the injury

Generally, an accident victim is entitled to higher compensation when there’s a severe injury involved. If you needed months or years of treatment, you could expect a significant insurance settlement. However, the insurance company won’t look out for your interests. Their goal is to save as much money as possible by avoiding a large payout. They might look for any reason to deny your claim or offer a low settlement.

It’s crucial to hire a Florida premises liability lawyer to protect your rights. We won’t allow the insurance company to take advantage of you during your claim. We are aggressive in our negotiations and will try to secure an adequate settlement to compensate you for the losses you suffered.

Three exceptions to this strict deadline exist that could pause the clock and toll the statute. They are:

• You were under 18 years old when the accident happened. The four-year statute of limitations would not start until you turn 18.
• You were incapacitated at the time of the injury. The clock will only begin to run again if you gain mental competency.
• The defendant left the state. Their absence would not count towards the four-year timeframe, and the clock would start once they return.

You can pursue compensation for your losses and also seek punitive damages. Instead of compensating you for your losses, this award punishes the defendant for their misconduct. A jury will only provide this monetary award if you can provide clear and convincing evidence of the at-fault party’s intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

Your actions could have partially contributed to the accident. For example, maybe you saw caution tape around a section of the property but chose to enter it anyway and got hurt. If that were the case, the jury could diminish your compensation under the pure comparative negligence statute. This law holds each individual responsible for their proportionate share of the accident.

To clarify, let’s say your losses totaled $100,000. If the jury determines you were 20 percent at fault for the accident, you could receive a maximum of $80,000 in compensation. If you were not at all responsible for the accident, you would be entitled to the full $100,000.