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Proof We Can Handle Your Case: Our Case Results
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By CASEY LOGAN
A jury awarded a Mossy Head man $160,000 in damages Thursday after finding a White-Wilson Medical Center surgeon negligent in his duties.
An Okaloosa County man was recently awarded a $320,219 verdict after he sued an insurance company following an injury he blamed on a traffic accident.
One of the largest personal injury awards in Bay County history was decided for an elderly man who said an unlicensed, underaged car wash employee backed into his bicycle.
Understanding Premises Liability in Florida
Premises liability cases cover a wide range of situations where a property owner or manager's negligence or recklessness creates a dangerous condition that leads to an injury. In Florida, property owners must take reasonable steps to maintain safe conditions and warn visitors of any known hazards. Our Pensacola premises liability lawyers have extensive experience handling cases involving:
- Slip and Fall Accidents: These are the most common type of premises liability claim. They occur due to a variety of hazardous conditions, such as wet or slippery floors, spilled liquids, freshly waxed surfaces, loose rugs or mats, uneven flooring, icy or uneven sidewalks, potholes in parking lots, inadequate lighting, and other hazards that cause someone to trip, slip, or lose their balance.
- Negligent Security: Property owners, especially those managing commercial properties like apartment complexes, shopping malls, hotels, and parking garages, must provide adequate security measures to protect visitors from foreseeable harm, particularly in areas known for criminal activity. Negligent security cases arise when inadequate security measures, such as insufficient lighting, lack of security cameras, or poorly trained security personnel, contribute to assaults, robberies, or other criminal acts.
- Unsafe or Defective Conditions: This broad category includes any hazardous property conditions resulting from negligent design, construction, or maintenance. Examples include broken stairs or handrails, faulty elevators, malfunctioning escalators, collapsing ceilings, falling objects, exposed wiring, inadequate fire safety systems, and other dangerous property defects that pose a risk to visitors.
- Inadequate Maintenance: Property owners have an ongoing duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. Failure to perform necessary repairs, address known hazards promptly, or conduct regular inspections can create dangerous conditions that lead to injuries. Examples include failing to repair broken pavement, ignoring reports of leaks or spills, or neglecting to remove accumulated snow or ice.
- Swimming Pool Accidents: Swimming pools can pose a significant risk to children and adults if proper safety measures are not in place. Premises liability claims related to swimming pools often involve a lack of fencing, inadequate supervision, slippery surfaces, or failure to comply with safety regulations.
