vero beach Premises Liability Lawyers
Vero Beach, FL
- Gould Cooksey Fennell represents people injured on someone else’s property in Vero Beach and across the Treasure Coast, including retail store accidents, dog attacks, pool drownings, escalator accidents, and slip and falls.
- Florida law makes landowners and tenants responsible for keeping their property safe for others, and what they owe you depends on whether you were an invitee, licensee, or trespasser.
- Our attorneys have recovered more than $150 million in recent personal injury verdicts and settlements.
- Consultations are free, and there’s no fee unless we win your case.
Premises liability lawyers are focused on educating their clients about the best possible outcomes for their unique situations. At Gould Cooksey Fennell, we’re proud to represent residents from all over Vero Beach in their premises liability claims. Our clients come to us because we’re passionate about what we do, and we work tirelessly to help them achieve optimal compensation when someone has harmed them.
Our Vero Beach personal injury attorneys provide personalized attention to each case we handle, and we’re focused on getting justice for everyone. We care about the Vero Beach and Indian River County residents like they’re part of our own family.
Property Owner Expectations in Florida
In Florida, “reasonable care” is the duty that all people have to act rationally or logically when faced with circumstances that could lead to personal injury. Negligence, on the other hand, refers to people’s failure to exercise a degree of reasonable care in order to minimize others’ risks of harm. Negligence—and a lack of reasonable care—serve as the basis for many personal injury cases in Florida, including slip-and-fall accidents, medical malpractice, and even car accidents.
Premises negligence cases must be handled quickly because attorneys need to be able to prove that the property owner or manager was negligent or failed to act in a reasonable manner to fix an issue. This is why it’s imperative to hire a premises liability lawyer as soon as you incur a personal injury that was caused by the negligence of a property owner.
Who Can File Premises Negligence Cases?
The duty of care depends on the type of plaintiff. In Florida, there are three main plaintiff types:
- Trespassers: This type of plaintiff has the lowest duty of care. A property owner can’t actively set up hazardous conditions or intentionally harm a trespasser.
- Licensees: These individuals specifically have permission to be on the owner’s property for anything other than business.
- Professional Invitee: These people are invited to the premises to conduct business.
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Our firm is here to take that burden off of our clients and handle their claim completely. We will help you get the compensation you deserve.
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Notable Premises Liability Settlements and Verdicts
Medical Negligence claim arising out of a breach in the standard of care by failing to follow physician’s orders and hospital policies with regard to timely assessments of the Plaintiff and her vital signs; failing to recognize signs of respiratory distress; and failing to follow hospital policies regarding recording and disposal of PCA morphine.
Common Premises Liability Claims
Premises liability claims often come from everyday occurrences. People often suffer serious harm due to negligent and reckless property owners, which can result in a range of injuries and illnesses that may last for days, weeks, or years.
The premises liability attorneys at Gould Cooksey Fennell represent clients who have been harmed in many different ways, including the following:
- General slip-and-fall incidents
- Retail store accidents
- Dog attacks
- Swimming pool accidents
- Injuries on Airbnb properties
- Escalator accidents
- Injuries from trampoline parks
Premises liability cases can take years, so it’s important to consult an attorney as soon as you suspect there’s been negligence. Florida has a four-year statute of limitations on premises negligence, so you don’t want to wait to file your claim.
Economic Damages Resulting from Premises Liability Injuries
Injuries resulting from premises negligence can be quite expensive. Besides medical bills and physical therapy, you might not be able to go to work for a period of time, which can result in lost wages. Injuries can happen anywhere, and the pain and suffering that can be caused by them sometimes feel insurmountable. That’s why you need an excellent team of attorneys on your side.
The premises liability attorneys at Gould Cooksey Fennell have helped our clients benefit from lawsuits with an array of premises injury cases, including:
- Short and long-term medical care
- Physical and mental therapy
- Pain and suffering
- Daily quality of life changes
- Permanent disability
- Lost employment
What to Expect When You Schedule a Call With Our Vero Beach Premises Liability Lawyers
Calling a lawyer after an injury can feel like a big step, so here is what happens. Your call is free, and you are under no obligation to hire us.
- You tell us what happened. Share where and when you were hurt, what caused it, and how you are doing now.
- We look at who may be responsible. We ask who owned or controlled the property and whether they knew, or should have known, about the hazard.
- You leave with next steps. We explain whether we can help, which evidence to preserve, and the deadlines that may apply to your claim.
It helps to have these on hand, but you do not need them to call:
- Photos or video of the hazard and the area
- The incident report, if one was made
- Names and phone numbers of any witnesses
- Medical records and bills so far
You can also speak with a lawyer before giving the property owner’s insurance company a recorded statement.
SCHEDULE A CALL WITH A Premises Liability Attorney In Vero Beach
If you’ve been injured on someone else’s premises as a result of their own negligence, reach out to our team today. The longer you wait, the harder it is to prove your case.
Gould Cooksey Fennell brings more than 70 years of legal experience to injury cases in Vero Beach and the Treasure Coast, with $150M+ in recent personal injury verdicts and settlements and 10 consecutive years on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law Firms list. Our office is at 979 Beachland Blvd. in Vero Beach, and we represent people throughout Indian River County and nearby communities including Fort Pierce, Stuart, and Port St. Lucie.
Prefer to talk now? Call (772) 231-1100. We’re available 24/7.
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