Accidents On Dangerous Property

People who own property, including homes, stores and businesses, have a duty to keep lawful visitors safe on the premises. When they neglect that duty, the results can be extremely dangerous.

At Platt Cole Russell & Simpson PLLC in Melbourne, our premises liability attorneys have seen firsthand how serious accidents on dangerous property can be. We help injury victims in Melbourne and all over Florida’s Space Coast region hold negligent landowners accountable and pursue financial compensation for injuries caused by negligence.

Do I Have a Premises Liability Claim?

There are several criteria that must be met for a valid premises liability claim. In most cases, you must show that you were injured because of dangerous property conditions, and that the landowner or property manager knew or should have known that there was a hazard.

You may be able to bring a claim for damages associated with:

• Slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accidents caused by ice, slippery floors or poorly maintained property
• Dog bites and other animal attacks
• Falls from height or falling objects
• Assault or burglary on premises with inadequate security or insufficient lighting
• Other accidents caused by poor visibility