Orlando Premises Liability Attorney
Premises liability includes two types of situations. First, there are dangerous physical conditions that cause accidents. This includes spills on floors and improperly designed stairs or ramps that may cause trip-and-falls or slip-and-falls.
Second, there are the negligent security situations. This is where the owner of the shopping center, supermarket, or other business knew or should have known of security problems and risks in the area or on the property and the company does not take the necessary steps to make the property safe and secure.
Common Causes of an Unsafe Property
Unsafe properties can present a whole host of hazardous and accident-causing situations, but many premises liability cases stem from the following common causes:
Have you been injured on someone’s property and suspect the owner is to blame? You may be able to file a premises liability claim to recover damages for the harm you’ve endured.
Injury Due To Neglected Safety Rules
The rules of safety for when accidents occur are simple. First, a shopping center or a grocery store should actively look for spills. Second, when a spill occurs, they should guard the area immediately. Someone or something should be there in the immediate area of the spill and warn people walking through the area. Third, they need to clean it up immediately. If the area remains wet, it should be blocked off by chairs, ribbons, rope, or other means.
Cones should be put up in the area, warning the area is wet. If the area is slippery when wet, it should be dried, or if it has heavy traffic or people may not see the cones, it should be blocked off. These rules are recognized by the National Safety Council and the American Association of Safety Councils.
Many times, businesses will ignore these rules, and people are injured as a result.
Have You Been Injured Due To An Unsafe Property?
You don’t need to go through an injury claim process alone. Having a trusted advisor and advocate throughout your premises liability case is invaluable, and we strive to provide our clients with the knowledgeable and caring representation they deserve. If you have questions about your case or want to discuss your rights, contact us to schedule a free consultation.
