The owner’s duty to keep you safe
Most business and property owners carry liability insurance for accidents caused by dangerous conditions on their premises. The central question in a premises liability claim is whether the owner owed you a duty to keep you reasonably safe, and whether they breached it. Examples include:
- A grocery store knows about a slippery floor and does nothing. The resulting slip and fall may support a claim.
- A homeowner or condominium association has a swimming pool without adequate safety measures to protect toddlers, or without proper supervision or safe diving equipment.
- A construction site is inherently dangerous, and the general contractor has a duty to protect the public, especially children, from open holes, blasting, falling debris and other hazards.
Act quickly
Take action promptly. Vital evidence can be lost, and Florida law limits how long you have to file a claim after an injury. Premises liability cases may allow recovery for pain and suffering, lost wages and medical expenses, and surviving family members may have claims if a loved one died.
Experience with liability insurance
Mr. Sapourn spent 23 years consulting with businesses and contractors about their liability insurance exposures, often recommending loss control measures to prevent exactly these claims. He knows the standard of care expected of owners and contractors and can help you evaluate the strength of your claim.