Property owners have a legal responsibility to ensure the safety of all visitors. If anyone is injured due to a safety hazard, the victim may be entitled to compensation. Our Orlando, Central Florida premises liability lawyers have represented many victims of amusement park and slip and fall accidents. Our personal injury lawyers help victims obtain compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you are in need of legal assistance, McElyea & Barnard, P.A., is ready to prepare and file a personal injury lawsuit on your behalf.
Premises liability is the body of law that makes the owners of property or those occupying it responsible for certain injuries suffered on the premises. Although certain premises liability cases, such as slip and fall cases, may appear to be cut and dry, some state laws actually favor the property owners. For personal injury victims to obtain fair compensation, it is necessary to secure an experienced premises liability lawyer. According to premises liability law, a landowner or occupant has a duty to exercise care and warn or otherwise protect other people from harm. If a property owner or the party responsible for maintaining the site fails to provide a safe environment or adequately warn of danger, and as a result someone is injured, then the owner or responsible party can be held liable for the victim's injuries. The injured person may recoup medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation costs, diminished earning capacity, and pain and suffering. Premises liability applies to homeowners, businesses, even owners of vacant or abandoned lots. If you are an Orlando or Central Florida resident and have been seriously injured in a slip and fall, amusement park, or other accident, contact our premises liability lawyers.
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