Tallahassee Premises Liability Attorneys
Tallahassee premises liability cases - often known colloquially as "slip and fall cases" - are unfortunately all too. If you got hurt at a private facility (e.g. you slipped and fell on the way to the restroom at a banquet facility) or a public place (e.g. stepped in an unmarked divot on a public square and sprained your ankle), you have recourse under Florida law to hold a number of parties responsible for your medical costs, the time you've missed at work, and other costs. That said, you need to put together your case carefully and meticulously - and potentially act fast - in order to maximize your compensation and minimize the hassle you face.
Owners Have Different "Duties of Care" to Different Visitors
- An invitee is owed the highest duty of care. Examples of invitees include customers at a restaurant and patrons of a mall electronic store. Even if you enter a store and leave without buying, you are still considered an "invitee" according to the law.
- A licensee is also owed a high duty of care. If you go over to a friend's house for dinner or babysit for an acquaintance, you are considered a "licensee" for legal purposes.
- A trespasser is someone who goes onto a property without being invited. For instance, someone who leaps over a fence to play kickball in a store parking lot might be considered a trespasser. But even trespassers have rights under the Florida premises liability law.
What You Need to Prove - the Cause and Effect Chain
This is oversimplifying things a bit, but in general, to win a Tallahassee premises liability case, you must show that the property owner - through negligence, carelessness, or an omission - violated his or her "duty of care" to you. Furthermore, you need to show that, as a result of that violation, you got really hurt -- hurt enough to warrant reparations.
The Power of Documentation
Be sure to get as much documentation as possible about the incident. Take pictures with your cell phone camera (or other camera) of your injury and of the scene of the accident. Record witness statements, particularly statements that suggest that the owner of the property (or someone deputized to take care of the property) knew a problem existed (e.g. "we really should have mopped up that oil"). Collect contact information. And try to identify the source of the problem (e.g. broken steps, a leaking pipe, hole in the floorboards, etc).
Legal Assistance for Tallahassee Premises Liability Matters
The lawyers of Farah & Farah in Jacksonville, FL can give you a free and strategically focused consultation. This BBB accredited firm (A+ rating since 2008) has a tremendous track record and great references from past clients. Connect with the team via email at www.farahandfarah.com, or call them toll free at 800-533-3555 to take the next step.
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