Property owners in Miami Gardens have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe for anyone who enters. When they fail to meet that duty — whether by ignoring a known hazard, failing to maintain their property, or providing inadequate security — and someone gets hurt as a result, the injured person may have the right to pursue a premises liability claim.
These cases are more legally demanding than most people expect. Our Miami Gardens injury attorneys have helped injured Floridians navigate these claims for nearly 20 years, and we know what it takes to build a strong case against a negligent property owner.
Call us at (954) 787-1500 or visit our contact page to schedule your free consultation. We will listen to you, answer your questions, and explain your rights. If we take your case, we will fight tirelessly to secure maximum compensation for you.
Why Injured Floridians Trust Rosen Injury Law
- Nearly 20 years of Florida personal injury experience across a wide range of premises liability cases
- Over $125 million recovered for clients throughout South Florida
- Eric Rosen holds a Florida Board Certification in Civil Trial Law, earned by fewer than 2% of Florida attorneys
- Our attorneys handle your case personally from start to finish — no handoffs, no referrals
- We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you
Why You Need a Miami Gardens Premises Liability Attorney
Premises liability cases are among the most contested in Florida personal injury law. Property owners and their insurers rarely accept responsibility voluntarily, and they have experienced defense teams working to minimize what they pay.
Here is why having an experienced Miami Gardens premises liability attorney matters:
- Establishing the property owner’s duty. The legal duty a property owner owes you depends on your status as a visitor. A Miami Gardens premises liability attorney can identify your visitor status and build your case around the appropriate legal standard.
- Proving knowledge of the hazard. In slip and fall cases involving a transitory foreign substance, Florida Statute § 768.0755 requires proof that the property owner had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition and failed to act. This is one of the most demanding standards in Florida premises liability law, which is why evidence collection must occur quickly.
- Gathering and preserving evidence. Surveillance footage is often overwritten within days. Maintenance logs, inspection records, and incident reports can disappear. Rosen Injury Law’s slip-and-fall attorneys know how to send preservation letters and take immediate legal action to secure this evidence before it is lost.
- Handling complex liability situations. Some premises liability cases involve multiple potentially responsible parties: a landlord and a tenant, a property management company and a business owner, a government entity, or an Airbnb/VRBO
- Identifying all responsible parties is essential to maximizing your recovery.
Common Types of Premises Liability Cases in Miami Gardens
Premises liability claims arise from a wide range of hazardous conditions, including:
- Wet or slippery floors
- Poor lighting in parking lots, stairwells, and common areas
- Inadequate security that allows criminal acts to occur on the property
- Unsafe or poorly maintained swimming pools
- Broken or uneven sidewalks, steps, and flooring
- Falling objects in warehouses, retail stores, or construction areas
- Dog bites and animal attacks on private property
Florida’s Modified Comparative Fault Rule
Property owners and their insurers frequently attempt to shift blame onto the injured person, arguing that the victim was distracted, wearing inappropriate footwear, or ignoring a visible warning. Under Florida Statute § 768.81, Florida follows a modified comparative negligence standard with a 51% bar. As long as you are found 50 percent or less at fault for the accident, you can still recover compensation, though your own percentage of responsibility will reduce your award.
How Long Do You Have to File?
Under Florida Statute § 95.11, as amended by House Bill 837 in 2023, injured victims generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, there are exceptions. You must promptly consult an experienced Miami Gardens premises liability lawyer to determine your filing deadline.
Contact Rosen Injury Law Today
If you were injured on someone else’s property in Miami Gardens, do not wait to get legal advice. Evidence disappears quickly in premises liability cases, and the sooner our attorneys get involved, the better positioned you are to build a strong claim.
Call us at (954) 787-1500 or reach out through our contact page to schedule your free consultation. We handle every premises liability case on a contingency-fee basis—you pay nothing unless we win.