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Back Injury
$3.5 MILLION
After a trial, we obtained a verdict of 3.5 million for our client that sustained low back injuries requiring two surgeries and a lifetime of pain management.
Semi-Truck Accident
$3.50 MILLION
Our client was involved in a commercial vehicle accident which led to spinal fusion surgery requiring a spinal cord stimulator.
Long-Term Injuries
$2.5 MILLION
We obtained a $2.5 million verdict for our client that suffered a fractured arm and leg, necessitating surgery, as well as spinal injuries requiring long-term pain management for spinal injuries.
Auto Accident
$2.16 MILLION
We obtained a verdict for our client who sustained spinal injuries in an accident that required spinal fusion surgery.
Auto Accident
$1.95 MILLION
We obtained a $1.95 million verdict for a client who sustained spinal injuries in an auto accident which required a lifetime of pain management and need for future surgery.
Motorcycle Crash
$1.45 MILLION
Our client was involved in a motorcycle crash and sustained injuries. We were able to recover $1,450,000.
Commercial Vehicle Accident
$1.30 MILLION
Our client was involved in a commercial vehicle accident and sustained injuries. We were able to recover $1,300,000.
Product Liability
$1.0 MILLION
Our client sustained injuries due to a faulty product. We were able to recover $1,000,000
Semi-Truck Accident
$1.0 Million
We recovered for our client injured in an accident resulting in shoulder and spinal injuries.
Slip & Fall Injury
$1.0 Million
We recovered for our client who was injured in a fall at an apartment complex.
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PREMISES LIABILITY LAWYER
What to Do If You Were Injured on Someone Else’s Property
When you enter someone else’s property—whether you’re visiting a friend’s home or shopping at a local business—you have a right to expect that the premises are safe and free from dangerous conditions. In Florida, both residential and commercial property owners have a legal duty to maintain their property and either fix or clearly warn visitors about any known hazards.
Unfortunately, many property owners fail to uphold this responsibility. When they neglect to repair, remove, or warn about unsafe conditions, serious accidents and injuries can occur—including slips and falls, structural failures, and other preventable incidents. In some cases, these accidents result in life-altering injuries or even death.
If you or a loved one was harmed due to hazardous conditions on someone else’s property, you may have a right to pursue a premises liability claim. An experienced Jacksonville premises liability lawyer at The Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A. can help you understand your legal options and fight for the compensation you deserve. Don’t wait—your time to file a claim is limited. Contact us today for a free case review.
When Is a Property Owner Liable for Your Injuries?
If you were injured due to unsafe conditions on someone else’s property, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation—but actually recovering that compensation can be very difficult. Premises liability claims are often very complex due to the issue of liability.
Proving that a property owner is liable for your injuries and the resulting damages can be complicated. In fact, there are several elements of your claim that you will need to prove:
- The property owner owed you a duty of care, meaning you were lawfully on the premises
- The property contained a dangerous condition or hazard
- The property owner knew about or reasonably should have known about the hazard
- The property owner failed to take reasonable measures to remove, repair, or warn others about the dangerous condition/hazard
- You were injured and sustained measurable damages
- You were injured due to the dangerous condition/hazard
- You did not know about and reasonably could not have known about the dangerous condition
Additionally, different types of property owners owe others different duties of care. For example, the owner of a retail store owes customers a higher duty of care than a homeowner owes a family member who comes over to visit. This is because invitees, or people who are on a property for commercial purposes, are owed the highest duty of care under premises liability law. Licensees, or social guests, are owed a moderate duty of care, and trespassers are owed the least duty of care (if any).
Examples of Dangerous Property Conditions
One of the key elements of proving a premises liability claim is proving that you were injured by a dangerous condition or hazard that the property owner knew about (or should have known about) but did not reasonably attempt to remove, repair, or warn you about. But what exactly is a dangerous property condition?
Put simply, a dangerous condition is any hazard that poses a foreseeable risk to others. This means any condition that one could reasonably assume might cause injury to someone else.
In order to bring a bicycle accident claim, you must prove the following:
- Wet or slippery floors
- Torn or ripped carpets, rugs, or floor coverings
- Uneven floors
- Unmarked steps
- Dangerous or defective stairs
- Missing handrails
- Poor or insufficient lighting
- Cluttered aisles or walkways
- Fallen merchandise or spills
- Negligent security
- Tripping hazards, such as wires or cords in walkways
- Defective stairs
- Unsafe swimming pools
- Lack of proper signage (exit signs, wet floor signs, etc.)
These and other dangerous conditions can lead to serious accidents, resulting in serious bodily harm, catastrophic injury, or even death.
Types of Premises Liability Cases We Handle
At the Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A., we provide aggressive, personalized legal representation for those injured in all types of accidents on all types of properties. We can assist you if you were injured in a grocery store, at work, in a public park, or while visiting a friend’s home or apartment.
Our premises liability lawyers handle cases involving:
- Negligent security
- Inadequate property maintenance
- Defective conditions
- Swimming pool accidents
- Dog bites
- Elevator and escalator accidents
- Apartment complex and condo accidents
- Amusement park accidents
- Property fires and flooding
- Toxic/chemical exposure
We are well-versed in the many nuances inherent in these types of claims and can help you effectively meet any challenges you may face throughout the process. We know every situation is unique and every case is different, which is why we take the time to really get to know you and your goals. When you choose The Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A., you receive personal attention from a team of 20 attorneys, 6 investigators, and 100+ support staff; we even provide our clients with our personal cell phone numbers to ensure that they can always reach us when they need us most.
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If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries because of hazardous conditions on someone else’s property, it’s important to speak with an experienced premises liability lawyer as soon as possible. At the Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A., we represent clients across Florida with multiple convenient office locations. Our legal team also offers services in Spanish, Russian, and German to better serve our diverse community.
We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you won’t pay any legal fees unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.
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