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When you are on someone else’s property, you have a reasonable expectation to be safe from harm. Property owners have a legal obligation to maintain reasonably safe conditions for visitors and, when they fail to do so, they can be held liable for any injuries that occur on their property.
At Burnetti, P.A., our Sarasota premises liability lawyers help injured individuals and families fight for the fair recoveries they are owed. We have successfully represented clients in a range of premises liability claims, including those involving slip and falls, dog bites, negligent security, and more. Our attorneys are available to answer your questions and address your concerns during a free, confidential consultation. We have offices in Tampa, Orlando, and several other convenient locations throughout the state.
Premises liability is a legal concept that holds property owners (and others) responsible for certain injuries and accidents that occur on their property. In Florida, the duty of care a property owner owes to a visitor depends on the visitor’s “status.”
In Florida, there are four main types of visitors:
Property owners owe the highest duty of care to invitees, or those who are on the property for a commercial purpose. Licensees are also owed a duty of care, but it is not as high as the duty of care owed to invitees. Adult trespassers are owed a minimal duty of care, while child trespassers are owed a slightly higher duty of care.
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Some of the most common types of premises liability accidents and incidents include:
When accidents happen, every moment counts. At Burnetti, P.A., we treat every client like family, providing personalized attention and aggressive representation to protect your rights. Reach out now for a free consultation and start your path to justice.
To have a valid premises liability claim, you must prove that the property owner (or someone else) was negligent in some way and that this negligence caused or contributed to your accident and injuries. The specific party who can be held liable for a premises liability accident depends on a few different factors.
For example, the liable party may be:
Because premises liability cases can be quite complex, it is always best to reach out to an experienced Florida premises liability attorney who can help you understand your rights and legal options.
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After a serious accident on another’s property, you need all the help you can get. While you may be focused on recovering from your injuries and getting back on your feet, it is important to remember that the insurance company is not on your side.
Insurance companies are for-profit businesses and, as such, their primary goal is to pay you as little as possible. They are not looking out for your best interests and they do not want to see you succeed. They will try to take advantage of you and get you to settle for less than you deserve.
When you hire an experienced premises liability attorney in Florida, you level the playing field. Your lawyer will be able to handle all the legal aspects of your case so that you can focus on your recovery. An attorney can help you gather evidence, build your claim, and fight for your entitled compensation. At Burnetti, P.A., we are not afraid to go up against big insurance companies and their teams of lawyers. We know how to win, and we will not stop fighting for you until we do.
Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and founder of Burnetti, P.A., Doug Burnetti has spent his career fighting for the injured across Florida. Known for his courtroom skill and dedication to justice, he leads a firm built on integrity, strength, and results—recognized by Florida Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell® for excellence in trial advocacy.
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. It was approved by attorney Doug Burnetti, founder of Burnetti, P.A., a board-certified civil trial lawyer with experience handling cases involving auto accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and product liability.
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