Property owners in Miami have a legal duty to keep their premises safe for visitors, guests, and customers. When they fail in this responsibility and you get hurt, you shouldn’t bear the financial burden alone. At Sue Miami Law Group, we specialize in holding negligent property owners accountable for the injuries they cause through unsafe conditions and inadequate security.
From slip and falls at Aventura Mall to negligent security cases in downtown Miami hotels, we understand the complexities of premises liability law and fight relentlessly for the compensation you deserve.
Property owners throughout Miami-Dade County must maintain safe premises. When they fail and you suffer a slip and fall or other injury due to negligence, we hold them accountable.
Miami’s unique blend of residential communities, bustling commercial districts, and tourist destinations creates distinct premises liability challenges that require local legal expertise. Our team has handled cases across every type of property in South Florida, from high-rise condominiums in Brickell to beachfront hotels on South Beach.
Florida law recognizes three categories of visitors, each owed different levels of care by property owners. Business invitees like shoppers at Dadeland Mall receive the highest protection, while social guests at private homes have different rights than trespassers. We understand these nuances and know exactly how to position your case for maximum compensation based on your legal status at the time of injury.
Miami’s year-round humidity creates unique slip and fall risks, particularly in air-conditioned buildings where condensation accumulates on floors. We’re familiar with common hazards across Miami-Dade County, from wet marble floors in luxury hotels to poorly maintained parking lots in strip malls. Our experience with local building codes and safety regulations helps us identify violations that strengthen your case.
Negligent security cases require deep knowledge of local crime statistics and patterns. We analyze police reports, review surveillance footage, and work with security experts who understand which areas of Miami require enhanced security measures. Whether your case involves inadequate lighting in a Hialeah apartment complex or insufficient security at a Coral Gables restaurant, we know how to prove foreseeability.
Years of practice in Miami have allowed us to build relationships with the medical professionals, engineers, and security experts who make the difference in premises liability cases. We know which emergency rooms provide the most thorough documentation, which contractors can testify about building code violations, and which security consultants carry credibility with local juries.
We understand how property insurance companies operating in South Florida handle premises liability claims differently than in other markets. Many insurers attempt to minimize payouts by arguing that dangerous conditions were “open and obvious” or that victims contributed to their own injuries. Our experience allows us to anticipate these tactics and counter them effectively from the beginning.
Premises liability occurs when a property owner fails to maintain reasonably safe conditions, resulting in injury to a visitor. In Florida, you must prove the property owner owed you a duty of care, breached that duty through negligence, and that this breach directly caused your injuries. The level of duty depends on your legal status, business customers receive the highest protection, social guests receive moderate protection, and trespassers receive minimal protection except in cases involving children.
Florida recently reduced the statute of limitations for premises liability claims from four years to two years from the date of injury. This means you must file your lawsuit within two years or lose your right to compensation forever. However, certain exceptions may apply, such as cases involving minors or when injuries aren’t immediately discovered. Given this shortened timeframe, it’s crucial to contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence and meet all deadlines.
You can recover both economic and non-economic damages in Florida premises liability cases. Economic damages include medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and future medical costs. Non-economic damages cover pain and suffering, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life. In cases involving swimming pool accidents or severe negligent security incidents, settlements often range from tens of thousands to millions of dollars depending on injury severity and long-term impact. Wrongful death cases may also include compensation for funeral expenses and loss of companionship.
Florida follows a comparative negligence system, meaning you can still recover compensation even if you were partially responsible for your accident. Your settlement will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you’re found 30% at fault and awarded $100,000, you’d receive $70,000. Property owners often try to shift more blame to victims than warranted, claiming they should have seen obvious hazards or were acting carelessly. Our experience helps counter these tactics and minimize any fault attributed to you.
Proving negligent security requires demonstrating that the property owner failed to provide adequate security measures and that this failure led to your injuries from criminal activity. Key elements include showing the crime was foreseeable based on the property’s location and history, that reasonable security measures could have prevented the incident, and that the property owner knew or should have known about security risks. We analyze local crime statistics, review previous incidents at the property, and work with security experts to establish what reasonable security measures should have been in place. Recent changes to Florida law have made negligent security cases more complex, requiring experienced legal handling to navigate new statutory provisions.
Property owners and their insurance companies have teams of lawyers working to minimize your compensation from day one. They’ll try to argue that dangerous conditions were obvious, that you were careless, or that your injuries aren’t as serious as claimed. Don’t face these tactics alone.
Evidence in premises liability cases disappears quickly. Security footage is often deleted after 30-60 days, witnesses’ memories fade, and dangerous conditions may be repaired before they can be properly documented. Every day you wait makes it harder to build a strong case.
At Sue Miami Law Group, we understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll that property accidents can take on Miami families. Whether you’ve suffered a slip and fall, been injured due to negligent security, or hurt in a swimming pool accident, we’re here to fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.
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JD
“Victor is hands down one of the best, if not the best personal attorney in Miami. No matter what you’re dealing with, this man is honest, relentless, confident, and worth every penny.”
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