Tampa Premises Liability Lawyer

If you were hurt on someone else’s property in Tampa, Florida, you may be entitled to compensation. Property owners owe lawful visitors a duty to keep their premises safe. If you were injured, call a Tampa premises liability lawyer at Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers to learn more about your right to compensation.

Our legal team has 50+ years of combined experience successfully handling all types of personal injury cases, such as Tampa bicycle accidents, electric scooter accidents, cruise ship accidents, taxi accidents, Tampa wrongful death lawsuits, and more.

Hiring an experienced attorney can pay off in the long run–and you don’t have to pay anything upfront. Just call our Tampa law offices at (813) 686-7588 to schedule a 100% free consultation to explore your legal options.

Why You Should Call Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers For Help With Your Tampa Premises Liability Claim    

Why You Should Call Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers For Help With Your Tampa Premises Liability Claim

Property owners know they can be held liable if someone gets hurt on their property. That’s why they carry insurance. Unfortunately, if you’re hurt, you can’t expect the insurance company to just hand over the money you deserve. You’ll have to demand a certain amount of compensation.

But how do you know how much you deserve? The insurance company isn’t going to tell you. In fact, they’ll do whatever they can to convince you to accept less. An experienced Tampa personal injury attorney can help. 

At Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers, our Board Certified personal injury experts have 50+ years of combined experience fighting for clients just like you. We’ve recovered more than $100 million in compensation – and counting. We’re ready to take on adversarial property owners and deep-pocket insurance companies on your behalf.

When you hire our law firm, we will:

  • Investigate to find evidence about what caused your accident
  • Work with medical experts to find evidence about the overall future cost of treating your injuries
  • Defend you when the property owner claims you were just clumsy
  • Negotiate to recover the maximum available settlement in your case

Taking legal action can seem overwhelming. Our lawyers are here to help. To learn how we can use more than six decades of experience to your advantage, call for a free case review today.

What Are the Premises Liability Laws in Florida?

What Are the Premises Liability Laws in Florida?

The term “premises” refers to property that someone owns. This includes actual structures and the surrounding land. Property owners are liable for keeping their premises reasonably safe for people who are lawfully on the property.

The property owner’s duty can vary depending on the circumstances. In general property owners can’t be negligent in maintaining the property. The scope of their duty depends on why the injured party was on the property in the first place. 

For legal purposes, there are three classifications that you might fall into: invitees, licensees, and trespassers.

Invitees

“Invitee” is the legal term for someone who is visiting the property to conduct some type of business. The person is “invited” onto the property for the owner’s benefit.

You will be classified as an invitee when:

  • Shopping at a grocery store
  • Attending a sporting event
  • Staying in a hotel
  • Visiting a doctor’s office
  • Eating in a restaurant

Because you’re there for the owner’s benefit, the business owner is held to a higher standard of care than other property owners. 

Business owners must:

  • Fix any known hazards as soon as reasonably possible
  • Give adequate warning about any known dangers
  • Regularly inspect the property to identify any hidden dangers

Business owners can sometimes be held responsible for injuries caused by dangers that they reasonably should have known about–even if they didn’t actually know.

Licensees

Licensee is another term for a social guest. 

Examples of situations when you’ll be classified as a licensee include:

  • Attending a friend’s birthday party at their home
  • Going door to door to support a political cause
  • Visiting with a family member in their home

Even private property owners owe visitors a duty of care. However, this duty is more limited. Private property owners are only responsible for making licensees aware of dangerous conditions they know about. In other words, there’s no duty to inspect for hidden problems.

Trespassers

A trespasser is anyone who doesn’t have the legal right to be on someone else’s property.

You might be classified as a trespasser if you:

  • Cut across someone else’s lawn
  • Use a neighbor’s pool when they aren’t at home without permission
  • Cut through an office building after closing hours

Property owners in Florida aren’t responsible for injuries to trespassers. In fact, their only duty is to avoid causing trespassers intentional harm. In rare cases, a property owner might be liable for gross negligence in their property maintenance.

What Compensation is Available in Florida Premises Liability Cases?

What Compensation is Available in Florida Premises Liability Cases?

The costs associated with any injury can be overwhelming. To add insult to injury, you might not be able to work while you recover. 

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers will fight to get every dollar that’s available in your case. Personal injury law gives accident victims the right to recover compensation for both economic damages (out-of-pocket costs and financial losses) and non-economic damages (subjective, intangible consequences). 

This typically includes money for things like: 

If your family member’s injuries were fatal, you may be entitled to recover damages for wrongful death. Our lawyers can help you recover compensation for the loss of your loved one’s company, support, and more.

You might wonder how a lawyer can find out what your case is worth. We know that the insurance company will try to undervalue your claim. They might even have a convincing argument. That’s why we hire our own experts and specialists to offer independent proof about the value of your injury claim.

You don’t have to accept less than you deserve. Call Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers today so that we can start building your case. You can also give us a call if you have a settlement offer on the table and wonder whether it’s fair.

Understanding the Role of Shared Fault in Florida Premises Liability Cases

When you’re hurt on someone else’s property, the property owner is bound to file a claim with the insurance company. Expect the insurance company to dig into your case and look for ways to pay less than you’re asking for. One common tactic is claiming that you should have seen the danger and avoided it.

If you’re facing this type of issue, it’s important to call a lawyer. Under Florida’s modified comparative fault laws, your compensation award can be reduced or eliminated if you’re partly at fault for the accident. If you’re 50% or less responsible for the incident, your award will be reduced proportionately. However, if your level of fault exceeds 50%, you’re barred from financially recovering anything.

We Handle All Types of Premises Liability Claims in Tampa, FL

Premises liability claims aren’t strictly limited to slip and fall accidents. Any type of dangerous condition on someone else’s property can cause serious injuries. 

At Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers, we’re available to handle all types of premises liability cases in Tampa. 

Call us today if your case involves:

If you’re wondering whether you have a premises liability case, don’t hesitate to call our law firm for a free case review today. 

Dangerous Property Conditions Can Cause Severe Injuries

Dangerous Property Conditions Can Cause Severe Injuries

The potential for serious injuries exists regardless of how you were hurt. When an unexpected injury throws your life off course, you deserve compensation from the person who caused your accident. 

At Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers, our personal injury attorneys are prepared to fight for you. We’ll work hard to recover full compensation for all of your injuries. 

Some common injuries involved in premises liability cases include:

Don’t underestimate the potential severity of an injury. If you fall and hit your head, you could be facing a lifelong struggle–and you don’t have to suffer a catastrophic injury to be entitled to compensation.

It never hurts to reach out to an experienced Tampa premises liability attorney for legal advice. That’s why we offer a free case evaluation. Reach out to our team today to schedule a free consultation.

Which Property Owners Can Be Held Liable for Damages?

Any property owner can be held liable for unsafe conditions on their property. As long as you weren’t trespassing, the property owner owes you a duty to keep the property reasonably safe. 

Responsible parties can include:

  • Restaurant owners
  • Grocery stores
  • Landlords
  • Government agencies
  • Homeowners 
  • Companies that own shopping malls
  • And more

Our attorneys will dig deep to identify every potentially responsible party in your case.

How Long Do I Have to Pursue Compensation Through a Premises Liability Lawsuit in Florida?

How Long Do I Have to Pursue Compensation Through a Premises Liability Lawsuit in Florida?

State laws impose time limits on your right to sue for damages. These laws are called the statute of limitations. In the state of Florida, you have two years to file a premises liability lawsuit.

The state’s statute of limitations historically gave victims four years to file, but the deadline was shortened on March 24, 2023. Accordingly, if your premises liability incident in Tampa occurred after this date, you must follow the two-year limitation period.

Once the statute of limitations expires, you’ll end up with nothing for your injuries. If you’re worried about missing the deadline, get in touch with our lawyers today. We can take action right away to protect your right to sue for damages. 

Injured on Someone Else’s Property? Call an Experienced Tampa Premises Liability Lawyer Today

Whether you were hurt at a Buccaneers game or taking the elevator to work, you shouldn’t have to pay for someone else’s negligence. An experienced Tampa premises liability lawyer can walk you through your options so you understand your rights. To learn more, you can call Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers for a free consultation today.

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