Naples / Fort Myers Premises Liability

When a Florida property owner's negligence results in injury to a visitor, the victim can file a personal injury claim or lawsuit against the negligent property owner. More specifically, these cases are referred to as premises liability claims and involve a wide range of accidents resulting from property owners’ carelessness, from slip and falls to dog bites.

At the law offices of Friedman Rodman Frank & Estrada, our Naples / Fort Myers premises liability lawyers are well-equipped to handle all types of cases involving the negligence of property owners and occupiers. We have more than 100 years of combined experience, so you can be certain we have handled nearly every type of case imaginable. We also have extensive resources, and we tailor our approach to the specifics of your case. Whether your injury occurred at a shopping mall, hotel apartment building, house, restaurant or bar, we can help you pursue fair compensation for what you’ve been through.

As veteran personal injury lawyers for many years serving both Collier and Lee County, we’ve handled hundreds of premises liability cases. The following are the most common types of cases we encounter:

Swimming Pool and Diving Accidents: We stand up for the rights of people who suffered serious injuries because of an unguarded or poorly maintained pool. We represent slip-and-fall victims, families of drowning victims and all others involved in pool accidents.

Negligent Security: Property owners have a duty to provide protection from known harms and harms that they should have foreseen. Security measures include security guards, locks, proper lighting and more. When their failure leads to assault-related or other injuries, they should be held accountable.

Failure to Perform Necessary Repairs: Property owners can be held accountable for injuries caused by broken stairs, railings, decks and other items that they have allowed to linger in disrepair, leading to injuries.

Condominium Accidents: Condominium associations and owners can be held accountable for injuries caused by negligent security, poor maintenance or other preventable hazards.

School and Daycare Injuries: Action can be taken against schools and school districts when supervision is inadequate or completely lacking, leading to injuries to children.

Proving owner liability in a Florida slip and fall case, or any other premises liability claim, involves establishing certain elements in order to show that the owner was negligent and that their negligence was the cause of your injuries. Below are the elements of a premises liability case:

First, you must demonstrate that the property owner owed you a duty of care. Property owners generally have a duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition for visitors.

Next, you must prove that the property owner failed to uphold the duty they owed to you by acting negligently or failing to act to fix or mitigate a hazardous condition.

You must also show that the owner’s breach of duty they owed to you directly resulted in your injuries.

Finally, you must provide evidence of the damages (medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, etc.) you suffered and will continue to suffer as a result of the injury.

Also relevant in a premises liability claim is whether the owner had knowledge of the hazard that caused your injuries. This is because, in Florida, it is helpful to prove that the property owner had actual or constructive knowledge of the hazardous condition and failed to remedy it.

If you or a loved one were hurt while on another’s property, and you think you may have a Naples / Fort Myers Premises Liability claim against them, reach out to Friedman Frank Rodman & Estrada for immediate assistance. At our South Florida personal injury firm, we have unrivaled experience handling all types of premises liability cases, including slip and falls, dog bites, construction accidents and more. Call us toll-free at (877) 448-8585 or contact us online to speak directly with a Naples premises liability attorney in English, Spanish or Creole. Se habla español/Nou parlé Creole. We are available to assist you 24/7. We do not get paid unless and until you or your loved one gets paid.