When you visit someone else’s property—whether a grocery store, hotel, apartment complex, or even a private home—you have a right to expect a reasonably safe environment. Unfortunately, many property owners and managers fail to uphold their legal duty to maintain their premises, resulting in preventable injuries to innocent guests and visitors.
At Amanda Demanda Injury Lawyers, our premises liability attorneys in Jacksonville are dedicated to standing up for those injured because of unsafe property conditions. Our Jacksonville personal injury attorneys combine trial experience with aggressive negotiation skills to pursue maximum compensation for injured victims.
Premises Liability Laws in Jacksonville, FL
Under Florida law, the level of responsibility a property owner or occupier owes to a visitor depends on their legal status:
- Invitees (e.g., customers in a store) are owed the highest duty of care. Property owners must regularly inspect their premises, promptly fix dangerous conditions, and warn of any hazards.
- Licensees (e.g., social guests) must be warned about known dangers not readily apparent.
- Trespassers are owed a lesser duty, but property owners cannot intentionally harm them. Special rules apply to child trespassers under the “attractive nuisance” doctrine (e.g., unfenced pools).
To win a premises liability case, plaintiffs must prove that the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition, failed to correct it or warn about it, and that this negligence directly caused their injury.
Types of Cases Our Florida Premises Liability Lawyers Can Handle for You
Our team at Amanda Demanda Injury Lawyers is equipped to represent you in a wide range of premises liability cases, including:
- Slip and Fall Accidents: Caused by wet floors, loose carpets, poor lighting, or uneven sidewalks.
- Trip and Fall Accidents: Involving exposed wiring, cracked flooring, or debris left in walkways.
- Negligent Security: Assaults or robberies occurring because of inadequate security measures at apartment complexes, hotels, parking garages, or entertainment venues.
- Swimming Pool Accidents: Drownings or serious injuries at poorly maintained or unsecured pools.
- Dog Bites and Animal Attacks: Where the property owner knew of the animal’s aggressive tendencies but failed to prevent harm.
- Elevator and Escalator Malfunctions: Resulting from negligent maintenance or defective equipment.
- Amusement Park and Resort Injuries: When operators fail to maintain rides or facilities in a safe condition.
- Toxic Exposure Cases: Injuries resulting from exposure to mold, asbestos, or hazardous chemicals.
FAQs About Premises Liability Claims in Jacksonville
Can I sue a government entity for a premises liability injury in Jacksonville?
Yes, but special rules apply. Under Florida’s sovereign immunity laws (Florida Statutes § 768.28), you can sue government agencies for dangerous conditions on public property, but strict notice requirements, shorter deadlines (three years), and damage caps ($200,000 per person, $300,000 per incident) apply.
Can I still file a claim if I was partially at fault for my injury?
Yes. Under Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule, your damages will be reduced by your percentage of fault, but you can still recover compensation unless you’re found more than 50% responsible. Having strong legal representation helps minimize unfair blame-shifting tactics from defendants.
What if I didn’t immediately report my injury to the property owner?
While prompt reporting strengthens your case, failing to do so does not automatically eliminate your right to file a claim. However, insurance companies often use delays to argue your injury was not serious or was caused elsewhere. Our attorneys know how to counter these tactics effectively.
What Sets Our Jacksonville Premises Liability Lawyers Apart?
Clients choose Amanda Demanda Injury Lawyers for the highest level of trial-ready representation and personalized client care we provide.
- Immediate, Aggressive Investigation: Our team moves fast to preserve critical evidence before it can be altered, lost, or destroyed. We secure surveillance footage, incident reports, maintenance logs, witness statements, and expert inspections immediately.
- Customized Legal Strategies: Our Jacksonville premises lawyers don’t take a cookie-cutter approach. Every case is different, and we adjust our strategy to the circumstances, hazards, and injuries involved in your claim.
- Proven Trial Experience: While many firms aim to settle, we prepare every premises liability case as if it will go to trial. Defendants and insurers know we’re ready, willing, and able to litigate, and this readiness often leads to better settlement offers.
- Hiring Top Experts: We may work with leading engineers, building code experts, security consultants, accident reconstructionists, and medical experts to strengthen your case and maximize your financial recovery.
- Compassionate Client Support: Our firm is committed to providing constant communication, transparency, and a relentless focus on obtaining the compensation you need to heal and move forward.
- No Win No Pay: We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we recover financial compensation for you.
Reach out to our Jacksonville premises liability attorneys at Amanda Demanda Injury Lawyers today. To schedule your free consultation, call us 24/7 at 1-844-DEMANDA or contact us online.
