Your Allies In Florida Premises Liability Claims
When you’ve been hurt on someone else’s property, you may be faced with numerous legal questions on top of medical concerns and financial ramifications. You shouldn’t have to shoulder the financial burden of another’s negligence. But you may not know what steps to take next. Who is responsible? How does insurance play a role? Will you have to go to court?
We can answer these questions and help you pursue justice. We at Pilka Adams & Reed, P.A., have been strong allies for injury victims throughout the Tampa-Lakeland area since 1987. We offer the advantages of a large firm – such as extensive resources and valuable experience – as well as the accessibility and personalized service of a small firm. We make sure you can reach your attorney any time, day or night, so you can have peace of mind and reliable support when you need it most.
What Exactly Is Premises Liability?
Premises liability refers to the legal responsibility of property owners to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. When they fail to do so, they can be held accountable for any injuries that result.
Common scenarios that may lead to premises liability claims include:
- Slips, trips and falls: These are the most frequent accidents we see. They often occur due to wet floors, uneven surfaces, unmarked transitions, tripping hazards or poorly maintained stairs.
- Swimming pool accidents: Property owners must secure pool areas to prevent unauthorized access. They must also keep their pools in a safe condition. We handle wrongful death claims involving tragic drownings as well as pool-related injury cases, whether they happen at hotels, public pools, private residential pools or elsewhere.
- Negligent or inadequate security: Lack of property security measures such as locks, lighting and security cameras can contribute to violent crimes. We represent victims of assault, robbery and other crimes in places like parking ramps, apartment buildings and hotels that don’t have adequate security.
- Injuries on elevators or escalators: It’s easy to forget that elevators and escalators are powerful pieces of equipment that can cause tremendous harm. We hold property owners accountable when they fail to properly maintain, repair or service this equipment. We can also pursue compensation from manufacturers and repair companies that were negligent.
- Burns, electrocutions and toxic chemical exposure: These types of accidents typically happen in industrial settings, but they can happen elsewhere.
Succeeding in a Florida premises liability claim requires proving that the property owner was aware of the hazardous condition but failed to address it, leading directly to the accident and your subsequent injuries. We know how to build strong cases backed by solid proof. We can gather the necessary evidence, negotiate with insurance companies and fight for you in court if necessary.
Let Us Help You Move Forward
If you’ve been injured on someone else’s property, you deserve compensation for your medical bills, missed work, pain and suffering, and other accident-related expenses. Call us today at 813-502-1097 or send us an email to learn how we can help. With offices in Brandon, Lakeland, and Tampa, we are well-positioned to serve you promptly and effectively,