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By F. Scott Pauzar, III, Naples Personal Injury Attorney
Although we rarely think about it, we all face a variety of injury risks on a daily basis. From slippery floors to cracked walkways and other construction and maintenance-related hazards, all types of premises-related dangers can (and often do) lead to severe injuries.
Dangerous Conditions that Qualify for a Premise Liability Claim
When you or someone you love suffers serious injuries in a premises-related accident, it is essential to speak with a lawyer about your legal rights. Florida’s premises liability laws entitle accident victims and their families to just compensation in many cases. For example, the following types of accidents (among others) can all potentially support claims for just compensation:
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of premises-related injuries. Spills, recently cleaned floors, slippery flooring materials and a variety of other issues can lead to sudden, unexpected and dangerous falls.
Trip and Fall Accidents
Trip hazards are a common injury risk as well. Cracked sidewalks, unmarked curbs, protruding roots, items left in hallways and stairwells, and numerous other hazards can lead to trip and fall accidents. Whether due to pedestrian traffic, poor lighting or other issues, accident victims often don’t see these types of hazards until it is too late.
Falls from Heights
Falls from heights can be extremely dangerous for obvious reasons. Loose and missing handrails are among the most common causes of these serious premises-related accidents.
Elevator and Escalator Malfunctions
Elevator and escalator accidents are far more common than they should be. While property owners have a duty to inspect and service their elevators and escalators regularly, many fail to do so. Negligent inspections and maintenance work can lead to malfunctions as well.
Electrocutions
While the risk of electrocution is greatest at construction sites, faulty wiring and other issues at homes, businesses and government buildings can lead to electrocutions as well. Regardless of where it happened, if you or a loved one has been electrocuted, you should speak with a premises liability lawyer promptly.
Falling Objects
Falling objects can also cause serious injuries. Overstocked shelves and dangerous product displays are among the most common causes of these accidents. From amusement parks to grocery stores and home improvement stores, falling objects are a safety risk at many different types of locations.
Construction Defects
Regardless of whether a property has been properly maintained, construction defects can lead to falls, electrocutions and a wide range of other premises-related accidents. While property owners and tenants will be liable for premises-related issues in most cases, contractors and subcontractors will often be liable when a construction defect is to blame.
Speak with a Premises Liability Lawyer in Naples for Free
If you need to know more about filing a claim for a premises-related accident in Florida, we invite you to contact us. We represent accident victims and their families on a contingency fee basis, which means our clients pay nothing unless we win.
To learn more in a free and confidential consultation, please call 239-649-6555 or get in touch online today.
About the Author
F. Scott (“Scott”) Pauzar, III is a litigation and personal injury law attorney in Woodward, Pires & Lombardo’s Naples office. He has a broad base of legal knowledge and skills cultivated through over 19 years of experience as a litigator in complex litigation in both state and federal courts. Previously, Scott was an Assistant State Attorney at the 20th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office in Fort Myers. During his five years as a Prosecutor, Scott conducted over 30 jury trials. After leaving the Office of the State Attorney, Scott served as an insurance defense attorney for 11 years, where his practice focused on litigation of complex cases and catastrophic injuries. Scott now combines his jury trial and defense experience to successfully represent his clients in litigation and personal injury law matters.
Scott is a military veteran, having served on active duty in the United States Air Force between 1989 and 1993. He is a native of Naples, Florida. Scott received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Jacksonville University in 1996 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 2004. He is a member of The Florida Bar, and is admitted to practice in the U.S. Middle District and U.S. Northern District of Florida.
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