How do people get hurt on someone else’s property? Let’s look at some of the ways.
- Slip and fall accidents – these can happen at any establishment. Any time there is a spill, employees should be quick to clean it up and put up “wet floor” signs. If they fail to do this, patrons can easily get injured. Slip and fall accidents also happen with rugs that are bunched up or slide easily, with loose floor materials, or stairs that lack grip material. Slip and fall injuries are the second leading cause of injury-related death for those 65-84 years old.
- Chemicals – almost any place you go will use chemicals to keep the place clean, but these chemicals should be used and stored appropriately. When employees use them, they should use the correct amount, as fumes can make people seriously ill. No chemicals should be left out, as children have a habit of getting into things that are laying around.
- Swimming pools – whether at a water park or hotel pool, property owners should provide lifeguards. If they do not, they should make it clear that there is no lifeguard on duty. Around the pool, all flooring should be well-maintained and stable. All of the pool chemicals should be calculated correctly. If they are not, people can become injured or ill.
- Maintenance – property owners should ensure that all parts of their buildings and parking lots are well maintained. Anything that is broken should be cordoned off until it can be repaired to prevent patron injuries.
These are just a few examples that can lead to premises liability issues. If you get hurt on someone else’s property due to their negligence, they should be held accountable. This includes private residence owners, who also have a duty to keep anyone who visits them safe.
Moving Forward
When a property owner or those they employ fail in their duty to keep you free from harm on their premises, they should be held accountable. You should not be left holding the bills when you did nothing wrong.
Premises liability cases can be difficult. The other side will do everything they can to avoid taking the blame, even if that means saying you were the reason for your own injuries. The Dante Law Firm will not let you become a target. When you need a Fort Lauderdale premises liability attorney, you can contact us by clicking here or calling 305-949-2526 for a free consultation.
Maybe you want to head to Las Olas Boulevard for some wonderful shopping and dining. Perhaps you want something a little more family oriented, like going to the see a movie at the theater. No matter what you plan to do, the last thing you expect is for someone to get hurt.
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