Miami, Florida Premises Liability

"Premises Liability" refers to accidents that occur due to the negligent maintenance, operation or design of a property owned by someone other than the individual injured in the accident. This includes claims against a landlord on behalf of a tenant or against the landowner for injuries suffered by a person who was lawfully on the property.

The term "Premises Liability" encompasses a wide range of occurrences that cause injury and may give rise to liability. For example, a slip and fall due to a wet or defective floor can be actionable against a landowner or a landlord. Other examples include claims for inadequate security, lighting and/or the failure to properly maintain railings, porches or stairs. These are examples of premises liability cases. Each set of facts giving rise to an injury on a premise must be individually evaluated.