If you or a loved one was hurt while on someone else’s land or property in Florida, you may have the right to pursue compensation. Florida’s premises liability laws determine whether that is possible or not.
A Tampa premises liability lawyer can evaluate the circumstances of your injury and help you to understand whether you have a claim and what compensation you may be entitled to receive. Diaco Law is a personal injury firm with a strong focus on premises liability claims, and we can put our legal knowledge to work for you.
Give us a call today at (813) 221-7978 to schedule your free consultation and find out more about how our compassionate and knowledgeable legal team will help you in your accident’s aftermath.
How Do Premises Liability Claims Work?
Premises liability laws govern injuries that occur on property. Common examples include:
- Slip and fall claims
- Food poisoning
- Accidental drownings
- Elevator accidents
- Acts of violence due to negligent security
- Dog bites or animal attacks
- Amusement park accidents
When these and other incidents occur, victims can take legal action against the property owner or occupier if they are able to prove that the owner/occupier breached a legal duty or failed to live up to an obligation. The nature of that duty is determined based on why the victim was at the property in the first place.
- If you were invited there to do business with the owners or for the owner’s benefit, you are considered an invitee and are owed the highest duty of care.
- Licensees are there for the benefit of both the invented guest and owner and are owed an intermediate duty of care.
- Trespassers come uninvited and are owed the lowest duty of care.
Once you prove your status on the premises, you’ll need to show the property owner fell short in their obligations to keep you safe and that you suffered harm as a direct result of that lapse.
Why Do You Need Legal Help With a Tampa Premises Liability Claim?
It’s important to hire a Tampa premises liability lawyer in the aftermath of an accident because these types of cases can be complicated.
At Diaco Law, we’ll navigate the legal system on your behalf, taking care of a variety of important tasks, including:
- Obtaining security camera footage, witness testimony, police reports, maintenance logs, photos from the accident scene, medical records, and other evidence that’s necessary to put together a strong claim.
- Helping you to craft the right legal arguments to show what duty the property owner owed you and how they fell short.
- Working to negotiate an out-of-court settlement with the homeowner’s insurer or property liability insurer that represents the property owner and that will pay your damages.
- Going to court if necessary to get you the fair compensation you deserve for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other damages
These are just some of the many tasks our compassionate and knowledgeable legal team will take care of on your behalf after you get hurt on someone else’s space.
Getting Help from a Tampa Premises Liability Lawyer
There is a time limit for bringing your claim, and insurance companies often try to pay you as little as possible, so you need to make sure you get the right advocate in place ASAP to move your case forward and stand up for your rights.
Contact Diaco Law at (813) 221-7978 today to schedule your consultation with a Tampa premises liability lawyer and learn more about how our firm can fight for you to get you the justice you deserve.