Experienced Slip and Fall Attorneys Serving Miami, FL
Although they may seem innocuous, falls can cause serious, long-lasting injury. In fact, they are one of the leading causes of injury in the United States, according to the National Safety Council. The Miami personal injury attorneys of Cecere Santana, PA have litigated injury claims for many Miami residents. If you fell because of a dangerous condition on property owned by a Miami area business, we can help you seek compensation for your injuries from the property owner.
Miami Property Owner Responsibility in a Slip & Fall Case
Miami residents who sustain injuries due to hazardous conditions on property owned by another individual or business in Miami may have grounds to file a claim in the state court. These types of legal actions are most commonly referred to as “premises liability claims”. The success of a premises liability claim in court hinges on two key factors: the nature of the relationship between the two parties, and the specific circumstances surrounding the incident in question.
Slip and Falls at Miami Businesses vs Private Property
Miami business owners who invite customers freely onto their property owe the highest standard of care to those customers. On the opposite side of the scale, private landowners in Miami owe trespassers the lowest standard of care, and there are varying levels in between.
Numerous slip-and-fall incidents take place on the premises of businesses, including grocery stores, retail outlets, and restaurants. These establishments bear a responsibility to their customers, obliging them to routinely inspect their premises for potential hazards and promptly address any dangerous conditions discovered.
What Constitutes Dangerous Conditions in a Miami Slip and Fall Case?
Determining what qualifies as a hazardous condition hinges on the specifics of each case. For instance, slippery produce strewn across the floor of a Miami grocery store or a spilled drink in a restaurant’s public area are examples of potential dangers. If a store is unable to promptly address such spills or slippery substances, it is obligated to place warning signs alerting customers to the potential hazard. This practice explains why grocery stores often display yellow “wet floor” signs following mopping. Similarly, decaying or broken concrete in a store parking lot could also constitute a dangerous condition, warranting attention and remediation to ensure customer safety.
If the Miami property owner knew or should have known about the condition and failed to remedy it, block off the area, or provide an adequate warning, she may be liable for customer injuries that occur as a result. Note that because of a property owner’s duty to regularly inspect the property, actual knowledge of the hazard is not required. So long as the owner should have discovered the hazard — which would have occurred had a regular inspection been completed — it is enough for liability. Remember that this is true only for Miami property owners who owe their guests the highest duty of care.
Successful plaintiffs are entitled to collect damages from liable defendants. These damages are the usual personal injury damages, such as reimbursement for medical expenses and lost wages. Noneconomic damages, such compensation for as pain and suffering, loss of life enjoyment, and mental anguish, are also available.
Hold Negligent Property Owners Accountable for Their Behavior
Florida law tasks Miami property owners with certain responsibilities. These include taking care to avoid subjecting guests to hazardous and potentially dangerous conditions. If you were injured by a negligent property owner in Sunrise, Davie, or elsewhere in Florida, the Miami premises liability attorneys of Cecere Santana can help you seek the compensation you deserve. We even specialize in Fort Lauderdale slip and fall cases as well. To schedule a free case evaluation, call 800-753-5529 or visit our contact page.
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- Auto Accidents
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- Plantation, FL
Our offices in Plantation allow us to provide the Fort Lauderdale and surrounding communities of Broward County with legal services.
- Coral Gables, FL
If you are located in Miami our closest office is in Coral Gables, allowing us to provide legal aid to residents of Miami-Dade County.
