Miami Florida Premises Liability Lawyers

"Premises Liability" refers to accidents that occur due to the negligent maintenance, operation or design of a property owned by someone other than the individual injured in the accident. This includes claims against a landlord on behalf of a tenant or against the landowner for injuries suffered by a person who was lawfully on the property. 

The term "Premises Liability" encompasses a wide range of occurrences that cause injury and may give rise to liability. For example, a slip and fall due to a wet or defective floor can be actionable against a landowner or a landlord. Other examples include claims for inadequate security, lighting and/or the failure to properly maintain railings, porches or stairs. These are examples of premises liability cases. Each set of facts giving rise to an injury on a premise must be individually evaluated.

Property owners, retailers, apartment managers, and parking lot companies can be held liable for unsafe conditions that lead to injuries or death of patrons and customers. Even in cases involving assault or theft, a failure to provide an appropriate level of security may constitute a violation of a duty of care towards "business invitees" and the general public.

At the Wolfson Law Firm, we investigate accidents involving hazardous conditions and a lack of security that leads to injuries and fatalities. As your attorneys, we interview eyewitnesses, review surveillance film, consult safety experts, and work with other professionals in exposing negligence on the part of property owners.

In many cases, however, property owners may attempt to remove incriminating evidence or fire employees who witnessed what happened in an attempt to avoid financial liability. If you hire us, we are charged with working to ensure that evidence is preserved and your interests are protected.

If you have any questions or you believe we can be of assistance, contact a premises liability attorney at Wolfson Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.

Dangerous Property Conditions

Miami Florida Personal Injury Lawyers at Wolfson Law Firm represent people injured in premises liability cases involving the following dangerous property conditions:

• Exposed electrical wiring
• Slippery floors
• Crumbling concrete or stairs
• Inadequate lighting
• Falling debris
• Lack of security cameras
• Absence of guard rails
• Inadequate apartment safety
• Poorly maintained escalators or elevators
• Malfunctioning amusement park rides
• Absence of proper gate locks for swimming pools

Negligent Security is Part of Premises Liability Law

Poor lighting may also be involved in a claim involving poor security. Failure to fence, negligent hiring of security guards, or failure to provide a guard at all can lead to injuries caused by assaults and muggings. Our lawyers handle cases such as these in addition to traditional slip and fall claims. We consult security experts who can identify failures on the part of retailers and parking garage companies. Our office also collects crime statistics information and reviews patters of crime to determine if property owners had knowledge of a security problem in the general area.