St. Petersburg Premises Liability Lawyer

Did you get hurt on someone else’s property in St. Petersburg, Florida? The property owner may owe you compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and your pain and suffering. An experienced St. Petersburg premises liability lawyer at Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers can fight to make sure you get the fair compensation you deserve. 

We’ve stood up for accident and injury victims who have been involved in a slip and fall case, construction accident, St. Petersburg workplace incident, pedestrian claims, and more in St. Petersburg, Florida, and the surrounding communities since 1955. We’ve recovered more than $675 million in compensation for our clients.

We’re ready to fight for your family, too. To learn more, contact our St. Petersburg law office and schedule a free consultation today at (727) 591-3354.

How Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help With a Premises Liability Claim in St. Petersburg

Property owners have a duty to maintain their property, or “premises,” in safe condition. That includes fixing hazards and keeping visitors safe from foreseeable criminal activity. If dangerous conditions on a property caused you injury, you could be entitled to compensation. A St. Petersburg personal injury lawyer can help you hold the property owner liable for your medical bills and other losses.

At Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers, we have over 300 years of combined experience in personal injury law. We’re Tampa Bay’s oldest personal injury firm. Our attorneys have recovered hundreds of millions in settlements and verdicts for injured clients. 

We’ll fight to help you recover fair compensation by:

• Investigating to determine who and what caused your injuries
• Hiring respected experts and specialists to support your claim when necessary
• Standing up for you when the insurance company uses a “blame the victim” scare tactic
• Negotiating to recover the maximum compensation you deserve

Our St. Petersburg personal injury attorneys know that your financial recovery is important. We’ve gone toe-to-toe with some of the biggest insurance companies and corporations out there–and we know how to fight for what’s fair.

Ready to learn more? Call today for a free case review. 

What is My St. Petersburg Premises Liability Case Worth?

This is one of the most common questions we receive. It’s also one of the most difficult to answer. To accurately assess the value of your case, we’ll need to dive into the specific facts and circumstances of your accident and injuries.

However, we can tell you that certain factors tend to be relevant in every injury case. Some of those factors include:

• The nature and severity of your injuries, along with your prospect of making a full recovery
• The types of medical treatment you’ll require
• Whether you’ll require ongoing medical care or rehabilitation
• Your physical pain and suffering
• Any emotional trauma you’ve suffered
• The impact of the injury on your work, family, and overall quality of life

Legal issues like “shared fault” and caps on insurance coverage can also limit the value of your injury claim.

You’re probably wondering how a lawyer can put a price tag on something like pain and suffering. In reality, it’s one of the most complex aspects of any personal injury case. At Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers, we have over 300 years of experience backing us up. We’ll use our experience and resources to fight for the full amount you deserve.

Are you interested in having our lawyers assess the value of your claim? Are you trying to decide whether to accept an insurance settlement offer? Call our law firm to schedule a free consultation today.

What Types of Damages Are Available to Victims in Premises Liability Cases?

If you or a loved one were injured on another person’s property, you may be entitled to recover economic damages or non-economic damages. These compensatory damages are designed to compensate for both your financial and non-financial losses.

At Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers, we’ll fight to recover the maximum compensation available in your case. That could include money for:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Reduced earning potential
• Physical therapy
• Rehabilitation 
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Diminished quality of life
• Physical disfigurement and scarring
• Anxiety, depression, and PTSD
• Damages for wrongful death

Don’t let the insurance company pressure you into accepting a lowball settlement. Call our lawyers in St. Petersburg for help getting the money you deserve today. 

Can I Recover Damages if I’m Being Blamed for an Accident in Florida?

Property owners are often quick to deny responsibility for your injuries. One common tactic is to blame the victim for getting hurt. The owner and insurance company might hope that you simply back down and drop your claim.

However, under the modified comparative fault laws in Florida, you can recover damages even if it’s true that you’re partly responsible for your injuries. Your compensation can be reduced to reflect your percentage of fault. However, there is a 51% bar to recovery rule in place, so you cannot recover compensation if you are mostly at fault.

As you might expect, assigning “percentage of fault” isn’t an exact science. If contributory fault is an issue in your case, you’ll need an experienced lawyer in your corner to minimize your role in the accident.  

We’ll Fight to Recover Compensation for All of Your Injuries

An injury can have serious long-term consequences. Our attorneys are prepared to fight to win full compensation for all of your injuries, including:

• Broken bones and fractures
• Soft tissue damage
• Nerve damage
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord damage
• Concussions
• Back injuries
• Crushing injuries
• Internal organ damage
• Burns
• Amputations 
• Paralysis
• Catastrophic injuries
• Wrongful death of a loved one

We know that suffering any unexpected injury can be a traumatic experience. If you or a loved one were injured, give us a call to explore your legal right to compensation today.

We Handle All Types of Premises Liability Claims in St. Petersburg, Florida

Premises liability law covers much more than just slip and fall accidents. Anytime you’re injured on someone else’s property, you could have a valid premises liability claim.

At Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers, we handle all types of premises liability cases in St. Petersburg, including those that involve:

• Slips, trips, and falls
• Negligent security
• Elevator accidents
• Escalator accidents
• Swimming pool accidents and drownings
• Bed bug injuries
• Hospital accidents
• Hotel accidents
• Cruise ship accidents
• Playground accidents
• Accidents in schools and daycare centers
• Dog bites and animal attacks
• Poisonings 
• Amusement park accidents
• Assault
• Sexual assault

If you or a loved one suffered an injury on someone else’s property, don’t hesitate to reach out for legal advice. Our St. Petersburg premises liability attorneys are ready to help, so give us a call today.

How Do I Prove Negligence in a Florida Premises Liability Case? 

Property owners in Florida are expected to maintain their premises in a safe condition for visitors and guests. Property owners who knew about a dangerous condition can be held liable for negligence if someone gets hurt. That liability extends to homeowners, business owners, and even government entities responsible for maintaining public spaces.

To recover damages, you’ll have to prove the property owner was negligent. That involves offering proof about:

• The owner’s duty of care
• A breach of duty
• Causation, or that the breach caused your injuries
• The damages you’ve sustained

A property owner’s duty of care depends on whether you’re classified as a business invitee, licensee, or trespasser at the time of the injury.

Business Invitees

Business invitees are present on the property to support the owner’s business. For example, when you’re out shopping at the grocery store, dining in a restaurant or attending a baseball game, you’re classified as a business invitee.

Business owners owe customers and guests a heightened duty of care. They’re required to:

• Fix any unsafe conditions on the property
• Provide adequate warning about hazards that can’t be repaired immediately
• Inspect the property at regular intervals to locate any hidden dangers

That duty extends to both the interior of the premises and areas outside the business. Business owners can be held responsible for injuries caused by any dangers they should have known about–even if they had no actual knowledge of the risk.

Licensees 

A licensee is someone invited onto property for a social purpose. Private property owners owe visitors a duty to maintain the premises in safe condition and provide warnings about non-obvious dangers. However, they aren’t required to inspect the property to find hidden risks.

Trespassers

Most of the time, property owners don’t have a responsibility to trespassers. A trespasser is someone who enters the property without express or implied permission. Owners aren’t entitled to harm trespassers intentionally.

Owners may also have a limited duty to small children who trespass because of an attractive nuisance on the property. One common type of attractive nuisance is a swimming pool.

How Long Do I Have to File a Premises Liability Lawsuit in Florida?

Florida law requires accident victims to file a personal injury lawsuit within either two years or four years of an accident, due to a recent change in the law. The two-year deadline is for accidents occurring on or after March 24th, 2023, and the four-year deadline is for those that occurred before that date. Once the statute of limitations expires, you forfeit your right to compensation. 

There are exceptions to these deadlines, so confirming the statute of limitations for your particular case with an attorney is advised.

If you were hurt on someone else’s property, the owner may be liable for your damages. Call a St. Petersburg premises liability lawyer at Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers to discuss the details of your case today. As always, your consultation is 100% free of charge.