West Palm Beach Premises Liability Lawyer

Have you suffered a serious injury on someone else’s property? If so, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact an experienced premises liability lawyer in West Palm Beach to discuss your legal options.

Property owners have an obligation to ensure that their premises are properly maintained and safe from hazards so their invited guests are not injured. When this duty is not upheld, property owners can be held accountable for the losses of those who endured injuries. But, filing a personal injury lawsuit during this difficult time in your life may seem intimidating. 

Fortunately, a qualified West Palm Beach premises liability lawyer at The Law Offices of Casey D. Shomo could help you recover the compensation you need to move forward with your life after the accident. If we are able to take on your case, we’ll do everything possible to maximize your injury settlement. 

Examples of West Palm Beach Premises Liability Cases

Premises liability cases include any injuries that occur on someone else’s property. Below are some types of premises liability cases that are more common than others, such as:

• Slip-and-fall accidents
• Dog bites
• Trampoline accidents
• Swimming pool accidents
• Escalator and elevator accidents
• Negligent security
• Inadequate property maintenance

It can be difficult to determine whether you have a premises liability lawsuit on your hands. But, if a property owner failed to secure, repair, or maintain their premises, and you are injured as a result of this negligence, chances are, you have a case. You can discuss the personal details of your case with your lawyer to determine what your next steps should be. 

Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Lawsuits in Florida

All states have a statute of limitations in place that determines how long you have to file a lawsuit.

For Florida premises liability lawsuits, injury victims have four years from the date of their diagnosed injury to file claim. Although four years may seem like a significant amount of time, the claims process can be quite lengthy, and the more time your lawyer has to work on your case, the better the odds that your case will be strong in court.

Filing your premises liability claim before the statute of limitations expires is crucial, as failure to do so will ultimately result in the dismissal of your lawsuit, no matter how strong the evidence against the liable party may be. 

Compensation in West Palm Beach Premises Liability Claims

When building a West Palm Beach premises liability lawsuit, it is important to seek full compensation for your suffering. Many accident survivors aren’t aware of just how much their claims are worth until they speak with a lawyer. Often, they are under the impression that they can only recover compensation for things such as lost income and medical expenses.

Although you certainly are able to seek restitution for lost wages, medical expenses, and equipment, you may also be entitled to a wide variety of other losses. Below are some of the other financial losses you may be able to recover:

• Damaged earning capacity
• Lost future earnings 
• Housekeeping expenses
• Childcare costs
• Property damage

There are also many losses you could recover that have nothing to do with money, some of which include:

• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Physical pain
• Scarring
• Loss of companionship and love
• Physical suffering
• Emotional distress
• Disfigurement
• Reputational damage
• Inconvenience 
• Punitive damages

Your West Palm Beach premises liability attorney will work closely with you, going over every way your life has been negatively influenced by both the accident and your injuries. This will ensure that no loss goes unaccounted for when calculating the value of your claim. The goal here is to be made whole again after the trauma you endured. 

Meet with a Premises Liability Lawyer in West Palm Beach

To learn more about how a highly trained West Palm Beach premises liability lawyer at The Law Offices of Casey D. Shomo could help with your claim, call us. We can be reached by phone at 561-659-6366 or through the quick contact form at the bottom of this page when you are ready to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.