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The law requires landowners to maintain their property in a way that will minimize the hazards to innocent people. To win damages in a premises liability case, an injured person must show that the premises owners were negligent in how they maintained their property.
The question often comes down to how foreseeable the accident was. Would a typical premises owner have foreseen that the condition of the property could cause this kind of injury?
If you or a loved one was injured while on someone else’s premises, you should talk to an experienced West Palm Beach premises liability attorney as soon as you can so that you can get the compensation you deserve. An experienced West Palm Beach injury lawyer can help in building a strong claim and ensuring the injured party knows what to expect at every step.
Some of the typical physical hazards that cause injury in these types of cases are:
If someone lives in an apartment complex or another type of multi-unit dwelling, the owners of the premises have a duty to provide a habitable, safe environment. If they have breached that duty, the injured party can recover damages with the help of a premises liability lawyer in West Palm Beach.
Some of the injuries a person can suffer include:
The medical bills related to a serious personal injury can be devastating. If the injured party was the breadwinner for a family, then the entire family could face a reduced quality of life.
The damages that can be obtained include economic damages (medical expenses, lost income), non-economic (emotional distress), and punitive (meant to punish egregious conduct by the defendant). Such damages can help to be effectively recovered using a West Palm Beach premises liability attorney.
In other types of cases, courts will look at why the victim was on the defendant’s premises. There are several different classifications of persons in these types of cases, such as:
Invitees and social guests are usually found to be deserving of the highest standard of care, since in both cases the premises owners specifically asked them to come onto the property.
For example, if the premises were part of a “public accommodation” where members of the public are specifically invited in – such as a store or a restaurant – then the courts will hold the owners to a high standard of care.
Licensees are people who have permission to be on the property, but who visit for their own purposes or amusement, rather than for business. Trespassers have been found to be deserving of almost no care, although even they are protected against willful injury.
Florida is one of the many states that uses a comparative negligence standard. This means that whatever percentage amount the injured party was determined to be negligent, their recovery will be reduced by that amount. An individual can best understand this element by talking with a knowledgeable West Palm Beach premises liability attorney.
An experienced West Palm Beach premises liability attorney will have a strong track record of holding landowners accountable when they fail to remedy the hazards on their property.
In most personal injury cases in Florida, the injured person has two years from the date of the accident to file a claim. Gathering the evidence that is needed for a successful claim must happen as soon after the accident as possible.
You should not wait another day before getting your claim evaluated by a premises liability lawyer who is ready and able to fight for you. Contact Kogan & DiSalvo today.
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We would like to thank the team at Kogan and DiSalvo and wish them all a wonderful Thanksgiving. When my wife and I were involved in a small crash in 2021, we met with Ted DiSalvo at the Boca Raton office. Ted was so helpful and made us feel like he really cared about us and took our case even though it was minor. In 2022, we were rear-ended by a commercial plumbing truck that caused major injuries to my wife and I. We naturally called Kogan and DiSalvo back. We knew that they would take care of us again. Tiffany Fanelli was assigned to our case, and, Wow! For over 2 years, we worked with the team at Kogan and DiSalvo. There were times that we had doubts about what our future looked like, but Tiffany always encouraged and reassured us that she was working hard to resolve this case. Recently, Tiffany put together the most impressive presentation we have ever seen in our professional careers and Tiffany won our case in a big way. We are so thankful for what Tiffany was able to accomplish. And equally grateful to the entire team at Kogan and DiSalvo. We highly recommend them if you have to deal with a similar situation. To everyone at Kogan and DiSalvo, we wish you a happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful holiday season.
Our attorneys were very professional and efficient.
They communicated frequently and were very patient answering our questions and or concerns. In addition, they negotiated settlements with medical providers which reduced our expenses resulting in larger settlement proceeds.
In closing they did a fantastic job, and I would strongly recommend them.
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I’ve never had to get an lawyer due to an accident before, Kogan and DiSalvo made this process and head ache free as possible. I hope that it doesn’t come to it but if I ever needed to choose someone again I would choose them.
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Love attorney Rachel~ She gets the job done fast and is thorough as well as informative. Such a genuine firm whom truly cares about people and what they deserve from the pain and suffering of being hit. Her assistant Oxsana is also fabulous. Highly recommend.
Great experience with K&G from beginning to end! Amanda worked diligently and kept me informed on any updates throughout the case. My lawyer Jay was also straightforward and trustworthy, he walked me through his plans and processes. Everything was handled well, I didn’t even have to think much about the case or stress. I’m glad I chose this firm & would return if ever necessary!
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I am extremely impressed with the service provided by team at Kogan and Disalvo. Jenn remained in constant contact with me during my case. She answered all my questions and was always quick to respond. My lawyer Jay was always professional and explained every step of the case. He always provided updates to my case. I’m extremely happy with this firm and would highly recommend them.
I hired Kogan & DiSalvo after an auto accident involving a tractor trailer. Honestly, I was dreading having to deal with a law office, but my attorney, Todd Baker, and his staff immediately put me at ease with their professionalism, compassion and expertise. The whole legal process was easier than I had expected, and Todd did a stellar job in negotiating a settlement in my case. I am very happy that I chose Kogan & DiSalvo to represent me. Thanks again!
Samantha is amazing. This is the first time I have ever been in a accident and she took her time and walk me through the process. Forever thankful. I would recommend them to everybody!!!!
Great at communication and worked really well with me through the entire process! I thought they did a great job and strongly recommend working with them for your personal injury needs!
It was a great experience. I appreciate everything you all did for me.
Exceptional service. Always return my calls quickly. Always answered all my questions. We negotiated a deal . we did not take the first two offers. We finally got a number that we deserved. He fought hard but got me what we needed.
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They did everything for me! It’s was easy and convenient.
The legal support staff was always helpful to answer my questions regarding the status of my case, or would research my question and respond to my inquiries in a timely fashion,either by text or phone . I received documents by mail timely.
I just wanted to say Thank you to Dan, Lauren and the Kogan and Disalvo staff. Dan was on top of my case from day one. If I had any question at any time of day he would answer. They never asked me for a dollar which was great for me. I would recommend them to everyone. Thank you again. I hope I never need you again, but if I do I would not hesitate to call Dan again. Thank you so much.
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