Property owners in Florida have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe. When negligent security, dangerous conditions, or inadequate maintenance cause injury, victims can pursue compensation. Injury Claim Team connects victims with experienced premises liability attorneys.
Common Causes of Premises Liability Cases in Florida
Understanding how these accidents happen helps prove fault. Frequent causes include:
- Negligent security and assaults
- Inadequate lighting
- Dangerous stairways and railings
- Swimming pool accidents
- Falling merchandise
- Toxic exposure
- Elevator and escalator defects
Common Injuries
Premises Liability cases in Florida often result in serious harm, including:
- Assault-related injuries
- Head and brain trauma
- Fractures
- Drowning injuries
- Burns
- Wrongful death
Florida Law: What You Need to Know
Florida premises liability depends on the visitor's status — invitee, licensee, or trespasser — and the duty owed to each. In negligent-security cases, a property owner may be liable for failing to protect guests from foreseeable criminal acts. These cases require detailed proof of the hazard and the owner's knowledge.
Florida deadline: Most negligence injury claims must be filed within two years of the accident under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(a). Government claims have separate, shorter notice deadlines.
How Injury Claim Team Helps
Injury Claim Team is not a law firm — we are a free service that connects injured Floridians with experienced, independent personal injury attorneys who handle premises liability cases. We match you with the right lawyer for your situation, anywhere in Florida, and there is never a fee unless your case is won. Your case review is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Florida Premises Liability FAQs
Nothing upfront. Our network attorneys work on a contingency fee — you pay no fee unless they recover compensation for you. The case review is always free.
Most Florida negligence claims must be filed within two years of the accident. Government-related claims have separate notice deadlines. It is best to act quickly to preserve evidence.
It depends on the severity of your injuries, medical costs, lost income, the strength of the liability evidence, and available insurance. A free review is the best way to estimate your claim's value.