Filing a Premises Liability Claim Against the Boynton Beach Florida Government

When filing a premises liability claim against the government, it is important to understand that the government is immune from civil suits. There is a government immunity statute which allows suits against the government, but places a cap on liability. If the issue is in regards to maintenance, then the municipality could be responsible for that defect for failure to correct the defect. Get in touch with a knowledgeable premises liability attorney to learn more about filing a premises liability claim against the Boynton Beach government.

How do people file injury claims against the government?

A person cannot sue the municipality for a construction of any kind. Those issues fall within the range of planning. The government is not responsible for planning decisions, only for maintenance issues. For example, if a person was forced to walk on the street due to the construction or upkeep of a side which may have prevented people from walking on it, and that person fell on the street due to a crack, that person cannot sue for constructing a sidewalk, but can sue for failing to maintain it.

Property’s Classification Impacting a Civil Suit

Properties come in all shapes and sizes. When dealing with public property, the following is considered: is it a place that the public is invited to walk, to traverse on, or is it a place that the public is not invited or might be fenced off from? If a person suffered an injury while trespassing on private property that may have been fenced off, that could become problematic for a liability claim.

If the property is open to the public, then a person may be able to file a more successful claim since other people could have been at risk for injuries as well. When filing a premises liability claim against the Boynton Beach government, be sure to get in touch with an experienced attorney to better your chances of filing a successful injury claim.

Negligence Being a Standard

Negligence is the common standard for most injury claims. If the government is fully aware of conditions that may prove dangerous for people, then they may be held liable for failing to take preemptive actions. That liability can be reduced by the negligence of the injured party. This may bring in the question of whether or not the injured person could have done something to avoid the accident, or if they did anything out of the ordinary that would ensure an injury. In these cases, negligence can be shared.

Importance of Hiring a Boynton Beach Premises Liability Lawyer

If you have been injured while on government property, and wish to file a premises liability claim against the government. It is imperative to retain the services of an attorney. An attorney from Kogan & DiSalvo can be a great asset when filing a premises liability claim against the Boynton Beach government due to their knowledge, skill, and experience. An attorney can also be of assistance in the event that negligence could be shared between you and the party at fault. Do not hesitate, get in touch with an attorney today.