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At Vanguard Attorneys, our Tampa premises liability attorneys can help you file an injury claim against the person or business at fault.

Our legal team of premises liability attorneys will do everything possible to win the compensation to pay for your medical treatment, physical therapy, and other injury-related costs. By making efficient use of the latest technology, our approach to personal injury law is streamlined and effective.

As our premises liability client, you may also benefit from the following:

  • Personalized attention made possible by a small caseload
  • Spanish-speaking services
  • Step-by-step guidance during the claims-filing process

To retain experienced legal counsel, call our Tampa premises liability lawyers at Vanguard Attorneys right away!

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Why Choose Our Premises Liability Attorneys

  • Our Tampa personal injury attorneys have decades of combined experience fighting for the rights for our clients. We have the skills and experience necessary to hold property owners accountable.
  • We are a smaller personal injury law firm with diverse leadership. We have access to resources that other personal injury law firms do not due to our relationships throughout the local community.
  • We take all cases on a contingency fee basis. You will only be charged legal fees if we secure a financial settlement in your premises liability case.

Our Tampa Case Results

    • $1M in a slip and fall case against one of the largest department stores in the United States
    • $100K in a premises liability case that result in serious injuries to the client’s neck and back

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How a Premises Liability Lawyer in Tampa Can Help

If you get injured while on someone else’s property in Tampa, you are already dealing with enough without the added burden of the legal process. At Vanguard Attorneys, we believe accident victims should have the mental peace to focus on recovering from their injuries. Our premises liability lawyers offer premier legal services to help clients achieve this goal.

Our attorneys in Tampa can assist you by offering legal services such as:

  • Investigating your accident, including interviewing witnesses and collecting documents.
  • Preserving and collecting evidence to support your premises liability claim.
  • Identifying the liable (financially responsible) party or parties based on the facts of your case.
  • Guiding you through the legal process and providing personalized advice along the way.
  • Negotiating with insurance company claims adjusters on your behalf.
  • Representing you during a premises liability trial, if necessary.

Correctly navigating the legal process involved in a premises liability claim is crucial for your future as an injured accident victim. Making a mistake could interfere with your ability to recover compensation. An experienced attorney will handle complicated legal processes and fight for maximum compensation for your past and future foreseeable losses. You can trust a lawyer to ensure you are treated fairly during the claims process.

What Is a Premises Liability Case?

A premises liability case is a type of personal injury lawsuit in which an accident victim seeks damages, or financial compensation, from a negligent property owner for injuries suffered due to a hazardous condition or defect on the property. In personal injury law, negligence refers to the failure to act with the amount of care that a reasonable and prudent person would have used in the same or similar circumstances.

Negligence consists of four elements:

  1. Duty of care: an obligation to act in a reasonable and responsible manner.
  2. Breach of duty: an act or omission that breached the accused party’s (defendant’s) duty of care.
  3. Causation: a causal link between the defendant’s breach of duty and the victim’s injury.
  4. Damages: specific losses suffered by the accident victim.

All property owners in Tampa have a legal responsibility to maintain safe environments for lawful visitors (people with the owner’s permission or legal authority to enter a premises). If a property owner fails to fulfill their responsibilities, he or she can be held liable for harm that befalls a visitor as a result.

Property Owner Responsibilities in Tampa

The obligations and responsibilities held by a property owner in Tampa depend on the status of the injured party at the time of the incident. Property owners, controllers and managers have different obligations based on the classification of the visitor.

Three types of visitors are identified in Florida law:

  • Invitee: an individual with the property owner’s express or implied invitation to enter a property, such as a customer at a business. Invitees are owed the highest duty of care by Florida property owners. They must inspect a premises for new or hidden defects, repair discovered hazards, and warn invitees of injury risks that may not be obvious.
  • Licensee: an individual who does not have the owner’s invitation to enter but does so for his or her own purposes, such as a social guest. A property owner’s duties of care are slightly lesser for a licensee; they have a duty to repair known defects and issue hazard warnings but not to inspect a property for unknown hazards.
  • Trespasser: an individual who does not have permission or legal authority to enter or remain on a property. A property owner in Tampa does not owe any duties of care to a trespasser, but may not intentionally inflict harm. There is an exception for trespassers who are under the age of 18.

The doctrine of premises liability requires an injured party (plaintiff) to prove that the defendant owed him or her a duty of care, breached this duty, and that this caused or significantly contributed to the accident. These rules apply to public, private, commercial and residential spaces in Florida. If the person responsible for maintaining a property fails to uphold their duty of care, an injured victim may be eligible for compensation.

What Compensation is Available in Florida Premises Liability Cases?

Through a premises liability lawsuit, you can recover compensation for the losses that you sustained due to the accident. These may include economic damages, like medical treatment, property damage, or lost wages. You could also claim compensation for your non-economic damages, which involve your physical and emotional pain and suffering.

If you plan on filing a claim, you are probably wondering how much compensation you can expect to receive. Damages in premises liability claims depend on a number of factors, such as the following.

  • Insurance policy limits
  • Your ability to work
  • The severity of your injuries
  • The need for long-term medical care or accommodations

A Tampa premises liability lawyer from Vanguard Attorneys can evaluate your claim and identify all potential avenues to compensation. Your attorney will then provide you with the estimated value of your premises liability award. Using this information, you can evaluate potential settlement offers and determine if they are sufficient enough to meet your present and future needs.

What Is the Average Premises Liability Claim Settlement?

There is no such thing as an “average” premises liability case value, as each claim is unique. Case values are based on factors that are unique to the individual, such as the severity of the victim’s injuries, the types of losses suffered and the insurance coverage available. This is why it is important to work with an attorney to secure the financial compensation that you deserve for a premises liability claim.

In general, the economic and noneconomic damages involved in a severe injury case are greater than those involved in mild injury cases. For this reason, catastrophic injury victims are often eligible for more financial compensation. Do not accept the first settlement offered by an insurance company – especially if you have severe injuries. Consult with an attorney first to understand the potential value of your claim.

How Much Does a Tampa Premises Liability Attorney Cost?

At Vanguard Attorneys, we accept all premises liability cases on a contingency fee basis. This means we do not charge any fees for our legal services upfront. You will pay us $0 unless and until we secure financial compensation for your case. If your case does result in economic or noneconomic damages, we will charge our fee as a percentage of the settlement or judgment award won. That way, you will not pay any attorney’s fees out of pocket, win or lose.

How Long Do You Have to File a Premises Liability Lawsuit?

If you believe that you qualify for a premises liability claim, it is important to act quickly. A premises liability claim is a type of personal injury action. According to the Florida statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits, you must file this type of claim within four years of the accident date.

It is very important to meet this deadline. If you file after the statute of limitations expires, the court will likely dismiss your case, preventing you from recovering a settlement. There are certain exceptions to this rule, but you will need to speak to a Tampa premises liability attorney to determine if you qualify.

Proving Fault in a Premises Liability Claim

Each state has its own premises liability laws. Under Florida law, the following factors need to be proven before a premises liability claim can be considered valid:

  • The condition which caused the injury posed a reasonable danger for injury
  • The occupier or property owner should have known about the hazard
  • The occupier or property owner’s negligence cause the victim to suffer injuries

If you have been injured on private or public property, you are probably dealing with a great deal of pain. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may be unable to work for some time. Property owners are expected to maintain a safe environment for visitors and use reasonable care. Those who do not may be held accountable for negligence when unsafe or dangerous conditions lead to injuries.
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Types of Premises Liability Cases Our Team Handles

There is a wide range of dangerous property conditions that can cause a guest to suffer serious and, in the worst cases, fatal injuries. At Vanguard Attorneys, our Tampa premises liability lawyers handle various cases including those involving:

Because we know these types of cases can create serious hardships for a victim and his or her entire family, we offer free initial consultations to our prospective clients. This first step allows us to better understand the unique needs of our clients and answer their questions. With decades of combined experience to our name, we are committed to protecting your rights, from start to finish. Our personal injury law firm is driven by a desire to secure justice for the injured men and women who seek our help.

To learn about how we can help after the unsafe condition of a property contributed to or caused your serious injuries, contact a Tampa premises liability attorney at our law office today.

Common Injuries Suffered in a Premises Liability Accident

Victims involved in Tampa premises liability accidents can suffer many different injuries, ranging from minor bruises to permanent disabilities. Property defects can put visitors at risk of life-changing physical injuries as well as emotional distress or psychological harm, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Common types of injuries suffered in premises liability incidents include:

  • Accidental drowning
  • Broken bones
  • Cuts and lacerations
  • Dog bite injuries
  • Exposure to toxic substances
  • Head injuries
  • Hip fractures
  • Internal injuries
  • Muscle sprains and strains
  • Neck and back injuries
  • Permanent paralysis
  • Slip and fall injuries
  • Soft-tissue damage
  • Spine injuries
  • Traumatic brain injuries and concussions

At Vanguard Attorneys, our personal injury lawyers have years of experience representing injured clients. We have the knowledge and experience to help if you or a loved one was diagnosed with any type of injury after a premises liability accident in Tampa. We also represent families in Tampa wrongful death claims if you are grieving the loss of a loved one after a fatal premises liability accident.

What to Do After an Accident on Someone’s Property

An accident on someone else’s property can be a scary and overwhelming event. In these situations, it is important to stay calm, seek help, and document evidence, if you are able. Take the following steps after the accident to protect yourself and your future claim.

  • Call 911 for emergency medical services. File a report with the responding law enforcement officer. If you are injured at a store or other commercial property, file an incident report.
  • Seek medical attention and save all records related to your injuries and treatment. Always go to the doctor, even if you do not feel hurt.
  • Document evidence by taking as many photographs and videos as possible. Ask any witnesses in the area for their contact information.

After you receive medical care, contact a premises liability lawyer to discuss your case. Do not speak to an insurer or insurance company adjuster before consulting with an attorney.

Schedule Your Free Case Consultation with a Tampa Premises Liability Attorney

If you are injured in an accident on someone else’s property, you may be eligible for financial compensation. In these situations, the lawyers at Vanguard Attorneys can represent your premises liability accident claim and guide you through the legal process.

To learn about how we can help, contact a Tampa premises liability attorney at our office today. Our personal injury law firm is located in the Ybor City Historic District off of Nuccio Parkway and East 5th Ave. We proudly serve all of Florida, including Tampa, Brandon, Riverview and Town ‘n’ Country.

 

“Vanguard Attorneys went above and beyond with my injury claim. They checked up on me regularly and made sure I was receiving proper treatment and care throughout my ordeal.”

– Jean Philippe Douillard