Margate Premises Liability Lawyer

South Florida Law Firm Providing Aggressive Legal Representation to Accident Victims Seeking Fair Compensation from At-Fault Parties

When you enter a property, you have the right to expect safety. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. At Bader Bodnar Law, we practice law in the area of premises liability.

Premises liability law can be complex, and it may be challenging for injured victims to navigate the legal system to pursue justice and fair compensation. Many Insurance companies and property owners are likely to dismiss or deny claims made against them and even try to shift blame onto the victim’s shoulders. If you believe you have a valid premises liability accident claim, we recommend that you seek professional legal counsel. Florida premises liability attorneys can help you recover damages and assist you throughout the complex legal process.

We understand the common hazards that can lead to claims, such as:

Dog bites and animal attacks
Hazardous conditions like cluttered walkways or exposed wiring
Lack of handrails or guardrails
Negligent security leading to assaults or robberies in parking lots and other locations
Poor lighting
Slippery or wet floors, which can result in trip or slip-and-fall accidents
Uneven surfaces or defective conditions like cracked pavement
Unsafe swimming pools or playgrounds

If you’ve been affected by any of these hazards, don’t hesitate to contact our legal team to discuss your premises liability case in more detail. It can be difficult to hold negligent parties, some of whom are government entities or large corporations, accountable for hazardous conditions without professional legal representation. Our South Florida law firm offers free consultations to new clients interested in retaining our legal services. Additionally, we operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you do not owe us a dime in legal fees until we win a settlement for your case.

What is a Premises Liability Claim?

Property owners, renters, management staff, and occupants have certain responsibilities. They have a duty to inspect and maintain their premises in a safe condition. They must warn visitors of known hazards and remedy these hazards in a timely manner. They are also responsible for providing adequate security measures to prevent foreseeable harm.

If these responsibilities are neglected, it can lead to serious injuries.

Here are some of the responsibilities that property owners and occupiers should uphold:

Duty to inspect and maintain the premises in a safe condition
Duty to warn visitors of known hazards or dangerous conditions
Duty to remedy hazards in a timely manner
Responsibility to provide adequate security measures to prevent foreseeable harm

If you believe these responsibilities have been neglected, resulting in injury or harm, we encourage you to get in touch with us.

What is the Attractive Nuisance Doctrine?

An attractive nuisance is an object, situation, or open area and another’s property that is likely to attract the attention and curiosity of children but is not safe for them to play in or otherwise approach. Many swimming pool accidents, slip and fall accidents, playground accidents, trampoline accidents, and accidents in abandoned structures are examples of attractive nuisances that often result in child injuries.

If a child is injured on someone else’s property, the property owners may be held liable for damages if it can be shown that the property owner failed in their duty of care to address hazardous conditions. This area of premises liability law can be challenging, as it requires showing that the owner’s property was clearly attractive to the interests of a child and that any dangerous condition should have been addressed accordingly.

As your legal representative, we will help you and your family members seek fair and full compensation for any injuries suffered by a child in an attractive nuisance case.

How Can You Make Sure the Negligent Property Owner is Found Liable for Damages?

In Florida, property owners are not automatically liable for damages that occur on their premises. Again, the injured victim must be able to prove that the property owner acted with negligence, recklessness, or even malicious intent. The burden of proof that rests with accident victims is the biggest challenge in premises liability claims. There must be proof that your injuries were caused by a dangerous condition that existed and was not properly addressed in a timely manner by the property owner or staff. In some premises liability cases, simply putting up a wet floor danger sign is enough to help property owners to avoid liability for slip and falls. You and your attorneys must be able to show that a dangerous condition existed, that the property owner or staff knew of the condition (or reasonably should have known about it), and that they failed to either warn visitors or address the problem in a timely manner.

In addition to proof showing that the property owner failed in their duty of care to lawful visitors, it must also be shown that there is a direct correlation between your injuries and the location of the premises liability accident. Several pieces of evidence, including medical records and accident reports, will be valuable to your premises liability and slip-and-fall lawyers when seeking to prove negligence. In several cases, the most convincing evidence in a premises liability case is photographs and videos of the accident scene.

A premises liability lawyer can be very helpful to injured victims and family members seeking justice and financial recovery following tragic accidents. As your attorney, Austin Bodnar will gather evidence to create or strengthen your personal injury claim, file any lawsuits or insurance claims on your behalf, track down witnesses to the accident and attempt to obtain their statements, provide you with compassionate legal advice, speak on your behalf in and out of the courtroom, and negotiate for the maximum compensation available.

What Are Common Injuries Caused by Premises Liability Accidents?

Premises liability accidents can happen just about anywhere, including parking lots, grocery stores, schools and universities, concert venues, homes owned by friends or family, restaurants, hospitals, sports stadiums, workplaces, and more. Because of the variety of locations, premises liability victims could sustain a wide array of potential injuries.

Common injuries sustained by premises liability victims include the following:

Amputation or dismemberment
Back and neck injuries
Broken bones and fractures
Disability
Drowning
Facial disfigurement
Falls from great heights
Injuries to unborn children
Internal bleeding and organ damage
Nerve damage
Open head wounds
Permanent scarring
Soft tissue injuries
Spinal cord injuries, sometimes resulting in paralysis
Traumatic brain injuries, including concussions and severe brain damage
Wrongful death

When a property owner fails in their duty to provide safe premises for visitors or customers, accidents can and do happen. If you’ve been severely hurt in an accident on someone else’s property, you must seek emergency medical attention immediately. Failure to get professional medical treatment following a personal injury accident could dramatically devalue your claim when it comes time to take legal action.

What Sort of Financial Compensation is Possible with a Successful Premises Liability Claim?

A successful premises liability claim can recover both economic and non-economic damages from the liable party or their insurer.

Potential financial recovery includes the following:

Disability, dismemberment, or disfigurement compensation
Loss of enjoyment of life
Lost wages and lost income earning capacity
Mental anguish and emotional distress damages
Past medical bills and future medical expenses
Physical pain and suffering compensation
Property damage
Wrongful death damages, which can include loss of companionship or consortium, lost benefits and income, emotional distress, and funeral, burial, and memorial expenses

To maximize the total compensation you can earn, it is recommended that you retain professional legal counsel from an experienced personal injury lawyer. Our South Florida law firm is passionate about advocating for injured victims within the community in pursuit of justice and fair compensation for their accident injuries.

How Do Our Law Offices Represent Clients in Premises Liability Cases?

At Bader Bodnar Law, we are committed to providing you with the best possible legal representation.

Our law firm is pleased to offer:

24/7 availability
Advocacy on your behalf
35 years of experience in the local area
Millions of dollars in victories for our clients
Services for cases from all over Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Miami, West Palm Beach, and more

Remember, we don’t get paid unless you do. We operate on a contingency basis, meaning our fees are contingent on your success. If you’re in need of a personal injury attorney who will fight for you, consider Bader Bodnar Law. Call us today for legal assistance.

Schedule a Free Consultation with an Experienced Florida Premises Liability Attorney Today

Don’t let a premises liability incident go unaddressed. If you’ve been injured due to the negligence of a property owner or occupier, reach out to us. At Bader Bodnar Law, we’re here to help you navigate the complexities of your case and fight for the compensation you deserve. We’re a locally owned firm that has served all of Florida since 1989. Let us put our 35 years of experience to work for you.

To learn more about our legal services and how we may assist you and your family throughout this difficult time, please contact our legal team to schedule your free initial consultation today.

Call us at 954-945-9689.