Premises Liability
Many times a property owner or business owner is responsible for the accidents and resulting injuries which occur on their property. Premises liability cases often occur at businesses such department stores, hotels and bars. Property owners have a responsibility to keep their property safe. If you have been injured on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Under Florida laws, property owners can be held financially responsible for the injuries they cause.
Some of the premises liability cases we handle are:
Elevator and Escalator Injuries
Thousands of Floridians ride up and down elevators every day. Whether to get to their apartments, condominiums, or work, many individuals trust a small part of their commute to elevators. With hundreds of thousands of elevators in the United States, the prevalence of these injuries occurs more frequently than you might imagine.
Amusement Park Accidents
Amusement parks and Water Parks in Florida provide excitement and entertainment to millions of adults and children each year. Often referred to as theme parks, they are responsible for providing safe enjoyment for millions of people each year. Rides are expected to be properly maintained, dangerous debris is expected to be picked up, and security is expected to prevent assaults. Unfortunately, the theme park’s actions or inactions could quickly turn a carefree afternoon into a tragedy. The amusement park may be held liable for serious injuries or fatalities caused by their negligence.
School, Daycare, and Playground Accidents
Accidents often occur at schools and daycare facilities. Many times these accidents are just that, accidents. Other times, children are needlessly injured as a result of their caregiver’s negligence. Lack of proper supervision is a common cause of these accidents. Other times, teachers are improperly trained. Sometimes, these teachers should have never been hired in the first place. We have the resources to thoroughly investigate whether one of these or other factors caused your child to needlessly suffer injuries.
Fires & Explosions
We help burn victims by conducting thorough investigations into preventable industrial accidents, car accidents, and house fires. We work with an experienced team of medical experts who assess damages and future medical needs in burn and explosion cases involving scarring and disfigurement. The skilled trial lawyers in our law offices concentrate on the rights and needs of accident victims in St Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa. We pursue fair compensation for our clients in cases involving a wide range of industrial accidents and fires
Burns/Electrocution
When you or a family member is the victim of a fire or electrocution, we thoroughly investigate the accident and determine if inadequate sprinkler systems, improper wiring or other negligence may be to blame.
Dog Bites
Dog bites often result in significant injuries and disfigurement. Medical bills can be high for treatment of wounds or plastic surgery. Permanent nerve damage and scarring can also occur. Dog bite victims in Florida can recover for past and future medical care, lost wages, and permanent disability or disfigurement.
Negligent Security
Parking lots, bathrooms and other locations can present considerable risks for patrons if there is inadequate security. A property owner may be liable for injuries suffered in a robbery, assault or rape if the business failed to provide security, proper lighting or other measures for the safety of their guests.
Slip and Fall
We represent clients injured on slippery floors or hurt due to dangerous conditions on someone else’s property or on their grounds. It is important to retain legal counsel shortly after the accident as spills are cleaned up, safety barriers are built or the property owner corrects the unsafe condition in some other way. In addition, the business may have security cameras that captured the incident. These tapes are often destroyed within days or weeks of the incident.
Swimming Pool Accidents
Of course pools need to be secured by fences and gate closures to keep unattended children out. But pools must be maintained in a safe and good condition as well. Owners are responsible for keeping their pools secured and related pool property, including drains, decks, diving boards, slides, covers, heaters and chemicals properly maintained. Certain signs and warnings must be clearly posted–including depth.
We can advise you of your rights if you have been injured or if a loved one has died on someone else’s property. At Shocklee & Paolino, we are dedicated to helping accident victims recover the compensation they are entitled to.
Based in St Petersburg FL, our lawyers handle premises liability cases throughout Florida. If you or a loved one has been injured while on someone else’s property, please contact Shocklee & Paolino.
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