Naples Premises Liability Claims Attorney

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Many personal injury claims are filed against a person who directly caused the accident, such as a car accident or trucking accident where the other driver is clearly at fault. In other cases it is not immediately clear who caused the accident, and it may even appear that the injured person is responsible through mistakes or carelessness. This is one of the reasons why it is so important to consult with an attorney following an accident—to thoroughly evaluate the situation and determine whether you may be entitled to a settlement.

Depending on the circumstances of your accident, it may be possible to recover damages from the owner of the property where you were injured. Under the legal principle of "premises liability," a property owner has a duty to safeguard guests and patrons against environmental hazards about which the owner knows—or should know. If it can be proven that the proprietor failed to take reasonable precautions to prevent your accident, you may be entitled to recover financial compensation for all your financial losses, as well as damages for your pain and suffering.

Is the property owner at fault for the injuries you suffered?

You could potentially file a premises liability claim for any type of accident, provided that the property owner could be considered to be responsible. Slip and fall accidents are among the most common examples of this type of case, such as when the owner left a spill on the floor or failed to resolve dangerous conditions such as a poorly lit walkway or a cluttered stairwell. Landlords are sometimes legally liable to the victims of dog bites/attacks.