Miami Premises Liability

Negligent security & other property liability claims in South Florida

Premises liability is the legal concept that the owner of a property is responsible for providing a safe property--that means owners of condominium or apartment complexes, hotels, or places of public accommodation need to keep those places safe from crime and the criminals that might hurt you while you are on the property.

Negligent security is among the many types of personal injury that fall into the category of premises liability. As with any case involving premises liability, the law holds residential and commercial property owners legally responsible for maintaining safe premises. If dangerous conditions cause injury to invited or uninvited guests, persons conducting business or the general public, a property owner may be liable.

Get help if you were injured as a Miami or Miami Beach tourist or visitor

Although the owners of commercial enterprises are not generally liable for crimes committed on their properties, in areas like Miami-Miami Beach—ranked in the top five metro areas with the highest violent crime rates—the law requires owners of every sort, from condos and apartment buildings, hotels, motels, and restaurants to college campuses, and hospitals, to have reasonable security measures in place to protect customers or residents.

To improve security, owners install gated entrances, high-quality locks on windows and doors, increase lighting in parking lots, doorways, stairwells, and elevators, as well as employ security guards, and utilize surveillance cameras. Host to tens of thousands of national and foreign tourists, Florida cities, like business owners, have taken steps to reduce liability, including improved street lighting, distributing visitor safety brochures with rental cars, and increased signage to help visitors avoid areas known for criminal activity.

Examples of crimes that may occur due to negligent security include:

• Aggravated assault
• Robbery
• Forcible rape
• Shootings
• Manslaughter

Start your Florida personal injury claim immediately after you’re hurt

If you have reason to believe negligent security caused you serious injury or resulted in the death of someone you love, it is vital to retain an experienced personal injury lawyers as soon after the incident as possible. The sooner you seek legal help, the better your chances are of effective representation and a positive outcome.

The attorneys at the Law Offices of Ivan A. Schertzer have practiced in South Florida for 28 years, focusing exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death.

With comprehensive experience in both plaintiff and defense work, we have won millions of dollars in awards and settlements for our injured clients.

Contact our law firm to learn how our know-how can benefit you.

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Call 1 305-940-0007 for help with Miami premises liability law.

We serve clients in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miami, Miami Beach, North Miami Beach & all of South Florida.