Skilled Clearwater Premises Liability Lawyers Protecting Your Rights
Last updated on August 1, 2025
When you visit a business or someone else’s home, you expect it to be safe. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. If you have suffered injuries due to dangerous property conditions, then it’s important to understand and stand up for your rights. As Clearwater premises liability attorneys at Brown & Kimpton, P.A., we are here to help. We provide solutions-focused legal representation to clients in premises liability cases in the Clearwater and throughout Florida. Get the peace of mind of having an experienced team help you in the fight to recover compensation.
What Is Premises Liability?
Premises liability is a class of personal injury claims involving accidents on the properties of others. It provides an important route for relief for individuals hurt by dangerous property conditions. Premises liability cases can involve a wide range of accidents, including accidents involving the following:
- Slip-and-falls
- Trip-and-falls
- Stores
- Restaurants
- Swimming pools
- Amusement parks
- Inadequate security
Such incidents can lead to severe injuries, such as broken bones and brain trauma. We advocate for victims of all types of Florida premises liability accidents.
Who Can Be Held Liable In A Premises Liability Case?
A range of parties could potentially bear financial responsibility for accidents caused by dangerous properties. These include:
- Property owners: Such as store owners, businesses and homeowners
- Individuals with control over a property: Such as tenants and property managers
These parties often have insurance coverage, so premises liability cases typically involve claims against and negotiations with insurance companies.
What Needs To Be Shown In A Premises Liability Suit?
On its own, being injured on another’s property isn’t enough to support a premises liability claim. You need to show that your injuries were caused by the property owner’s failure to meet their duties to you as a visitor. This often requires careful evidence collection, attention to detail and strategic crafting of legal arguments. As Clearwater premises liability attorneys, we understand this and are here to assist you with every part of building your case for compensation.
What Duty Does A Property Owner Have?
In Florida, property owners must keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. What this duty looks like varies based on the type of visitor. There are three main visitor types:
- Invitee: A person who is invited onto a property for a business purpose, such as a customer
- Licensee: A person permitted to be on a property for their own benefit, such as a social guest
- Trespasser: A person who does not have permission to be on a property
The strongest duty is to invitees, and this duty includes properly addressing safety hazards that a property owner knows about or should know about. Meanwhile, the weakest duty is to trespassers, which generally doesn’t extend much past not causing intentional harm. The duty to licensees falls somewhere in between and depends on the specific nature of the licensee.
We can help you determine which visitor category your situation falls into and explain what this aspect of premises liability law means for your case.
How Much Time Do You Have To File A Premises Liability Lawsuit In Florida?
The statute of limitations for premises liability cases in Florida is two years from the incident, with some exceptions. We can advise you on whether any such exceptions apply to your case and answer any questions you have regarding claim deadlines.
Common Damages In Florida Premises Liability Cases
You may be eligible for various damages in a premises liability lawsuit, including:
- Medical expenses: Coverage of costs for treatment and rehabilitation
- Lost wages: Reimbursement for time missed from work
- Pain and suffering: Compensation for physical and emotional distress
We are Clearwater premises liability attorneys who are ready to pursue the damages you deserve in settlement negotiations and, if necessary, at trial.
Can You Still Seek Damages If You Were Partially at Fault?
A property owner may try to claim that you were partially at fault to weaken your case. It is important to know that, in Florida, being partially at fault doesn’t always bar you from seeking relief. Under the state’s modified comparative negligence system, you can still pursue damages if you were 50% or less responsible for the accident. However, your damages may be reduced by your percentage of fault. We can help you respond to allegations of partial responsibility when you are pursuing a premises liability claim.
Get A Consultation On Your Florida Premises Liability Case
If you or a loved one has been injured in a premises liability accident, let us help you pursue the compensation that you and your family need for a strong recovery. Call us at 813-576-3790 or email us today for your consultation.