Hurt Because of a Property Owner's Negligence? We Can Help.
Many people are embarrassed or afraid to seek help if they've been injured on somebody else's property, thinking that it was their own fault. Often, that could not be further from the truth. We help people who have been hurt due to the negligence of a property owner by examining the circumstances and working to get them the compensation they deserve for their injuries.
— Attorney Arturo Dopazo III
Whether you have fallen down stairs that do not meet the Florida building code or have slipped on an unmarked wet floor — if you have been injured, the owner of the premises could be responsible to pay for your injuries. Premises liability is the legal term used to describe a property owner's duty to reasonably protect visitors and patrons from potentially dangerous conditions on their property and to pay damages if their failure to do so results in a serious personal injury.
While "slip and fall" or "trip and fall" are familiar types of personal injury cases, they are not the only kinds of premises liability cases. Negligent security means that a building owner has been negligent in taking steps to create a safer environment. Some examples of negligent security are failing to hire a security guard, failing to ensure that door locks work, failure to monitor security cameras and failure to warn reported criminal activity or warn residents of known crimes.
Buildings and areas in which a property owner may be liable for injuries due to a slip and fall or negligent security include hotels, supermarkets, restaurants, apartment buildings, department stores, marinas and gas stations — almost any place you might visit or do business with any day of the week. They can be caused by anything from a broken pickle jar in a grocery store aisle to a methane explosion from an uncapped sewer line. Premises liability injuries may include:
- Broken leg, arm, collarbone, ankle, wrist or other bone
- Spinal cord injury
- Back and neck injuries, including "soft tissue" damage
- Muscle, tendon or ligament damage such as torn meniscus or rotator cuff injury
- Loss of vision or hearing
- Head injury
- Gunshot wounds
- Burns
At the Miami-area Law Offices of Arturo Dopazo III, we know how to assess your situation and deal with insurance companies. If you have been hurt as a result of property owner negligence, do not delay in contacting a lawyer who understands premises liability. Call us at 305-909-6477 for a free and confidential consultation. Our phone is answered 24 hours a day.
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If you or a member of your family has suffered an injury due to premises liability, you need legal representation to protect your rights and make sure you receive a fair settlement. Call our Hialeah office at 305-909-2776 or contact us by e-mail today for a free, confidential consultation. Hablamos español.
