Premises Liability Lawyer
Serving Personal Injury clients in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens and its surrounding areas Since 1992.
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Premises liability is a category of accidents and injures that falls within the larger body of personal injury law.
Although property owners can be liable for accidents, others may also be responsible for injuries when accidents occur at hotels, office buildings, shopping centers, apartment buildings, condominiums, retail establishments, or parking areas.
Property owners have a legal obligation to ensure that properties are safe for guests, customers, and the public. An owner also has an obligation to warn others when hazardous conditions exist such as:
- Slippery floors
- Uneven surfaces
- Toxic substances
- Unsupervised swimming pools
- Missing handrails
- Guard dogs
- Dangerous animals
- Known incidence of criminal activity
It is important to note that the mere existence of a dangerous condition does not necessarily make the property owner liable for injury. When the owner has posted adequate warning signs, exercised reasonable care, or had no knowledge of the hazard or opportunity to correct the problem, then the owner may be absolved from further responsibility.
You Have a Limited Time to Pursue Legal Action
If you are seriously injured and plan to file a lawsuit to recover damages, you must do so within the time limit set by Florida law, or you will be forever barred from filing a claim. Depending on a variety of circumstances, the time you have to act may vary. For example, if your injury occurred on government property, you may have a shorter timeframe and a special set of rules with which you must comply.
When you are injured in a premise liability accident, retaining a personal injury lawyer is an important first step to protect your rights and pursue compensation for the harm you suffered.
Florida Board Certified Attorney Michael J. Overbeck has helped clients, in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Broward, and surrounding counties, successfully resolve premises liability claims since 1992.
At the Law Office of Michael J. Overbeck, we offer an initial consultation at no charge to discuss your car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, wrongful death and other personal injury cases and determine if you have grounds for a lawsuit in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Jupiter and throughout South Florida. We take personal injury cases on a contingency fee, meaning you owe us nothing unless we win your case or make a recovery on your behalf. Our law firm offers a free consultation to discuss your accident and to determine if pursuing a personal injury claim is in your best interests. Fill the contact us form or call our personal injury law office at (561) 249-4566 to arrange an appointment. For our Spanish speaking clients, se habla Español.
