When you enter the grounds of a private home, a private or commercial ship, a restaurant or store, or a commercial office building, it is the legal responsibility of the property owner to ensure that there are no threats to your safety on the property. However, sometimes property owners and managers fail to uphold this responsibility, and as a result, people can get hurt.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident that occurred on someone else’s property, you may be able to take legal action against the person or party responsible in order to help cover the costs of your injuries and other losses. To speak with a qualified Fort Lauderdale premises liability attorney about your case, contact the offices of Salpeter Gitkin, LLP, by calling 954-467-8622.
Premises Liability
Premises liability is a field of personal injury law that helps victims who have been hurt on another person’s property. A person may file a premises liability lawsuit if he or she has been injured due to:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Injures in elevators or on escalators
- Stair or porch collapse accidents
- Poisoning from lead paint or mercury
- Fire
- Swimming pools accidents
Property owners must warn visitors of any and all potential dangers that exist on their property, such as wet or slippery surfaces, unstable or uneven walkways, hidden obstacles, or other dangerous elements. A failure to warn visitors of these dangers could result in a premises liability lawsuit filed by the injured party.
Contact Us
If you or someone you know has been injured on someone else’s property, contact the Fort Lauderdale premises liability lawyers at Salpeter Gitkin, LLP, by calling 954-467-8622.
