Property owners are responsible for the safety of those who pass through their premises. This means they need to clean up spills, provide well-lit walkways, prevent elevator accidents, and put up signs warning of any potential hazard. According to the laws in Florida, property owners may be held liable for any injury caused by unsafe conditions on their premises. The attorneys at Kirshner and Groff can build a lawsuit against the property owner and get compensation for injuries resulting from unsafe premises.

Legally speaking, slip and fall lawsuits come under the broader category of premises liability, which also includes inadequate security lawsuits. Inadequate security refers to the responsibility that property owners have to provide enough security within their facilities to prevent assaults. If you our your loved one has been assaulted in a dangerous building, you can sue the property owner and recover money to pay for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other costs arising from the assault.

The laws in Florida protect people from such accidents by holding the owner liable if they fail to maintain the property. These laws extend to the management companies for apartment complexes or store owners as well.

There are distinctions in the law between being an "invited guest" or a trespasser. If you are an "invited guest" you are entitled to a duty of care by the host, which includes warning you of any possible dangerous conditions existing on the property. If you are trespassing, you may receive a lower standard of care because of the fact you are an uninvited guest.

At the Law Offices of Kirshner & Groff, our attorneys assist clients to understand their rights in premises liability/ slip and fall claims. We will explain under what circumstances a property owner is liable for accidents and injuries that occur on their property. If you, a friend or family member have been injured as a result of dangerous property conditions, we would like the opportunity to provide you with legal assistance.