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OVERVIEW: Premises liability is the liability of an owner of land or a building to a person who is injured while occupying the land or building. If were injured while in a public place, in a store or upon the land or another person, you should immediately seek the help of lawyer. If the public place, store or land contributed to your injuries, you are entitled to recover damages for your injuries.
A common example of premises liability is the case of a customer slipping and falling on wet store floor. Florida law provides that an owner of property is charged with maintaining that property in a reasonably safe manner so that a visitor would not be injured upon the property when the property is open to the public or in which it is foreseeable that a member of the public would enter the property. Failing to adequately maintain the safety of the area will result in the owner of the property being held accountable to pay for the injuries that the property may cause to others. Other examples of dangerous conditions could include falling ceiling tiles, holes in a parking lot, and unsafe stairs or hand railings. Just the same, if the owner of the property allows dangerous activities to occur on the property that could expose a person to harm, the owner will again be held liable for the injuries to such a person.
Just like an automobile accident, you should seek medical assistance for your injuries and keep all appointments for your doctors and therapists. To assist in the recovery of your case, you should file an accident report with the owner of the property or store and request a copy of the same. It is also suggested that you photograph the scene of the accident and your injuries. You will also find it helpful to keep a journal for the accident so you can list all details of the accident, the witnesses you have, and the times and dates for your medical appointments. A journal can be incredibly helpful over time as you may find yourself forgetting the details of the accident.
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