Unfortunately, accidents sometimes happen. And when they occur on someone else’s property, the legal term is premises liability accidents. Unfortunately, dealing with a premises liability accident in The Villages can be complicated. That’s because there are many local, state, and federal laws and regulations to deal with after an accident.
That’s why it’s crucial that you have an experienced Villages premises liability lawyer on your side, looking out for your best interests. That’s why you need the Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A., located in The Villages. We can explain all the legal options available to you.
Common premises liability accidents
Premises liability accidents can cover a wide range. Some of the most common ones we deal with involve:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Swimming pool accidents
- Restaurant accidents (including slip and falls or burn injuries)
- Dog bites or dog attacks
Knowing what to do after a premises liability accident can be confusing. That’s why we want to help. Contact us to learn more about what a Villages premises liability attorney at our law firm can do for you.
Who’s responsible for paying for my injury expenses?
In cases involving a severe injury on someone else’s property in The Villages, it’s essential to understand who owns the property and who’s responsible (or liable, a legal term for who’s responsible) for maintaining the property. Sometimes, this is the homeowner or property owner. Other times, a business or homeowners association might be legally responsible for financially compensating you for your injury-related expenses.
This is why it’s important to talk to a premises liability attorney who has handled injury claims before in The Villages. What might seem like a straightforward premises liability can often be a much more complicated injury claim or lawsuit. That’s why we strongly recommend meeting with a Villages premises liability lawyer at our law firm right away. That way, you will better understand all the legal options available to you.
Can I file a premises liability lawsuit?
In many cases, the best way to get the money you deserve for all your injury-related expenses due to your premises liability accident is to file a lawsuit seeking damages, the legal term for financial compensation.
If you got hurt on someone else’s property in The Villages, you would likely file your premises liability lawsuit in Sumter County, where The Villages is located in Florida. But don’t simply assume that’s the best or only course of legal action you can pursue in response to your premises liability accident. You might be able to file a lawsuit in another court. For example, if the business owns the property where your premises liability accident took place, you may be able to file a lawsuit in the county where the company is located.
Filing a lawsuit in response to a premises liability accident in The Villages can be complicated. First, you need to make sure you fully understand your rights. Then, you need to talk to a premises liability attorney at our law firm in The Villages. We’re here to help you when you need us most.
We’re here to serve you
We understand many people’s concerns about taking legal action after a premises liability accident in The Villages. If your accident happened on a friend’s property, you don’t want to do anything that could jeopardize your friendship. And if your injury occurred on one of the public properties owned by The Villages, you might not be sure about your legal rights as a resident.
We can handle all the red tape often associated with such accidents. And in most cases, we won’t even need to deal directly with your friend or neighbor. Whenever possible, we work directly with the insurance company for the property owner where your accident occurred. That way, you receive the financial compensation you deserve for your injuries and remain friends with property owners. We also know how to deal with The Villages’ board of supervisors, The Villages Homeowners’ Association (VHA), insurance companies and their attorneys.
Remember, this isn’t about some big payday. This is about holding people responsible for their actions. If a business owner left the water or an unmarked obstacle on the ground and you tripped over it, you shouldn’t have to pay for someone else’s mistakes. You play by the rules. And so should everyone else. Find out how a Villages premises liability lawyer can help you. Schedule your free case evaluation today.