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When property owners fail to keep their property reasonably safe for visitors, people can get hurt. If you were hurt visiting someone else’s property in Gainesville, you may have the right to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more.

An experienced Gainesville premises liability lawyer at Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers can fight to get the full amount you deserve. We offer a free consultation, so all you have to do is call our law offices at (877) 255-3652 to learn more.

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How An Experienced Personal Injury Attorney Can Help With Your Premises Liability Case

Most property owners know they can be held responsible for accidents and injuries on their property. That doesn’t mean they’ll simply hand over the money you deserve. Most will immediately call the insurance company. Then they’ll look for ways to blame the victim.

At Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, our personal injury attorneys in Gainesville have over 70 years of combined experience. Collectively, our on-staff adjusters have 115 years of experience. We’ve worked both in the insurance industry and fighting for accident victims’ rights. We know the strategies insurance adjusters use to reduce their own financial losses after an accident.

Our Gainesville personal injury lawyers also know how to stand up to big insurance companies. We’ll work tirelessly to secure a full financial recovery in your case. When you hire us, we will:

Conduct a full investigation to locate all relevant evidence, including eyewitness statements, past injury reports, video surveillance, photographs, accident reports, and more
Engage the help of expert witnesses who can strengthen your claim
Defend your rights when the insurance company tries to pin the blame on you
Negotiate with the insurance companies to get the most compensation possible for you
Make sure you fully understand your legal options every step of the way

Most premises liability cases settle out of court. However, at Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, we never pressure you to accept a settlement that’s not in your best interests. If you’re unhappy with the offer, we’re always ready to head to court and aggressively fight for your rights.

If you were hurt, you need a lawyer you can trust. Don’t rely blindly on a lawyer directory. If you were injured on someone else’s property, call Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers today. We have the experience and resources to get the best possible results for you.

Overview of Florida Premises Liability Laws

Premises liability is the legal theory that holds negligent property owners financially responsible when others are hurt on their property.

Florida law imposes a duty on all property owners. However, property owners are only liable for accidents and injuries when they’re negligent. In general, property owners are required to keep their property reasonably safe for others who are lawfully on the premises. That means different things in different contexts.

The degree of care property owners must exercise depends on why the accident victim was on the property. Premises liability law divides visitors into three basic classes: invitees, licensees, and trespassers.

Invitee

Invitees are people who are visiting the property for business purposes. Because owners benefit from that business, they “invite” the person onto the property for profit. That invitation can result from a situation where the owner is generally open to the public. Invitee status can also be assigned based on a specific invitation.

You’re classified as an invitee if you:

Are shopping in a grocery store
Visit an amusement park or casino
Have a business meeting at a law firm
Check into a hotel
Attend a sporting event
Eat dinner in a restaurant or have drinks in a bar

Property owners owe invitees a heightened duty of care. They have to keep the property reasonably safe. They also have a duty to inspect to discover hazards on the property.

Once something dangerous is discovered–or has been present for such a long time that it should have been discovered–the property owner also has a duty to warn you about it.

Licensee

Licensees are people who are invited onto someone’s property for a social visit. If you’re attending a party at a friend’s house, you’re classified as a licensee. Property owners must provide adequate warnings so that licensees are aware of any known dangers on the property. The duty to inspect does not, however, apply if you’re a licensee.

Trespasser

If you enter private property without permission, you’re classified as a trespasser. Property owners don’t generally have a duty to keep trespassers safe. They aren’t permitted to intentionally harm a trespasser–but won’t be held liable if the trespasser is accidentally hurt while on the property.

The Attractive Nuisance Doctrine: Premises Liability Law and Children

Sometimes children trespass because they’re attracted to something on that property. Children don’t always have the ability to make sound decisions. Property owners aren’t immune from liability if a child trespasses on their land because of an attractive nuisance.

An attractive nuisance is something that can be dangerous – but is also attractive to kids. Swimming pools, ponds, trampolines, and even abandoned appliances are all examples of attractive nuisances.

Property owners can be held responsible if a child is hurt while trespassing on their property despite the fact that the child wasn’t lawfully present.

We Handle All Types of Premises Liability Cases

At Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, our Gainesville premises liability attorneys will work to protect your rights if you were hurt on someone else’s property. We handle all types of premises liability injury cases, including:

Slip and fall accidents
Negligent security claims
Hotel accidents
School and daycare accidents
Assault and sexual assault
Swimming pool accidents
Dog bites
Amusement park accidents
Shopping mall accidents
Grocery store accidents
Sidewalk slip and fall accidents
Bed bug bite injuries
Exposure to toxic chemicals
And more

Anytime you’re hurt on someone else’s property, you could have a valid premises liability case. Call our personal injury attorneys in Gainesville to learn more about your legal rights.

You Deserve Full Compensation For Your Injuries

A serious injury can change your entire future. You might require years of physical therapy even if you are expected to recover completely. Our lawyers will fight to get the full amount you deserve

We can help if you’ve sustained:

Filing a personal injury lawsuit can help you get back on your feet after an accident. We know you’re in a difficult position if you were seriously hurt. Our lawyers are ready to jump in and begin investigating as soon as you are. To learn more, just call our law offices for a free consultation.

Are There Any Time Limits For Filing a Claim?

Time is always limited to file an insurance claim. You also have a limited amount of time to file a premises liability lawsuit. In Florida, the statute of limitations deadline for personal injury cases was recently adjusted. If your premises liability accident was on 3/23/2023 or earlier, the deadline is four years. And if it took place after that date, the deadline is two years instead.

However, there are exceptions to the statute of limitations in some cases. Reaching out to a personal injury lawyer is the best way to ensure you have the appropriate deadline for your case in mind.

Can Florida Shared Fault Rules Impact My Right to Recover Damages?

Possibly, but you don’t lose your right to compensation entirely unless you were mostly to blame for the accident. Florida is a modified comparative negligence state with a 51% bar to recovery. Courts and insurance companies can reduce your damages award by the percentage of fault assigned to you.

In other words, if you were 40% responsible for the accident and your damages award is $100,000, you can recover $60,000. But if you were 51% or more responsible, you cannot recover damages.

Assigning a percentage of fault is complicated. Our lawyers know what it takes to minimize the consequences of the shared fault rules. Give us a call today to learn more.

Damages Available in Gainesville Premises Liability Cases

Insurance companies will try to get you to accept the lowest possible offer. They might offer money quickly, but often significantly undervalue your claim. A lowball offer might even cover all of your past medical bills–but won’t provide much protection for the future.

At Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, our lawyers have been handling personal injury cases for a long time. We have years of experience successfully recovering fair compensation for our clients. We’ll work to make sure your damages award is fair.

That means we’ll fight to get money for your:

Medical bills
Lost wages
Future medical bills
Lost future earning capacity
Physical therapy and rehab
Nursing or in-home care
Long-term care
Pain and suffering
Mental anguish
Diminished quality of life
Damages for wrongful death, including loss of consortium and financial support

These types of damages can be hard to value. We rely on the help of respected experts in multiple fields. We’ll do everything we can to make sure the insurance company takes your claim seriously so that you can get the most compensation possible.

Call an Experienced Gainesville Premises Liability Lawyer to Fight For You

If you were hurt because a property owner was negligent, you shouldn’t have to handle the financial consequences. At Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, an experienced Gainesville premises liability lawyer can fight to get the full compensation you deserve.

Our trusted lawyers offer a free consultation so that you can get the legal advice you need without worrying about the cost. To discuss your case, call or contact our law firm today.

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