Apartment Accidents in Florida | Your Legal Options

Apartment accidents are serious. If you were hurt in one, you will need to retain the services of a skilled Tampa personal injury lawyer. Our legal team is on your side.

How do apartment accidents occur in Florida?

There are a number of different causes of apartment accidents. However, the majority of apartment injuries are a direct result of a property owner’s or landlord’s negligence. It is critical to recognize that in Florida, landlords are accountable for ensuring that their properties are adequately maintained for their renters and visitors. In the event that a landlord fails to perform this duty and an injury occurs as a result, they may be held responsible. Some of the most common types of apartment accidents include the following:

• Faulty smoke or carbon monoxide detectors
• Mold or asbestos
• Dangerous stairwells
• Apartment pools without necessary boundaries or safety measures
• Inadequate lighting

What steps should I take if I was injured in an apartment accident?

If you were injured in an apartment and would like to pursue legal action, it is critical that you obtain as much evidence as possible to bolster your claim. You can accomplish this by taking the following steps after your accident:

• Call 911 – The police will send an ambulance to the scene and file an accident report.
• Take plenty of pictures and videos of the scene of the accident, including the hazardous conditions that resulted in your injury.
• Collect contact information from any witnesses to the accident or other tenants that can verify that your apartment conditions are not safe.
• Seek medical attention to make sure that your injuries are sufficiently treated. Ask your doctor to provide you with medical documentation recapping the severity and origin of your injuries.
• Hire the services of an experienced Hillsborough County slip and fall lawyer that can help you obtain more evidence for your claim, such as security camera footage, police reports, or other information that you may not be able to get on your own.

What is the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Florida?

Personal injury claims are time-sensitive, which is why if you are looking to file a claim, you will need to move fast. This is because Florida has a statute of limitations of four years for most personal injury claims. This indicates that if you do not file within this time frame, you will likely miss out on the opportunity to file this claim entirely.

Because of this, you will want one of our skilled attorneys on your side to make sure that you are fulfilling each of your claim’s important deadlines. Contact our firm today to get started.

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Frank Santini

Frank Santini, Esq., is a highly accomplished personal injury attorney and the founder of The Frank Santini Law Firm, specializing in personal injury law. A summa cum laude graduate of Stetson University College of Law, Frank is licensed in Florida and New Jersey and has earned recognition as a Rising Star" by Super Lawyers and high ratings from Martindale-Hubbell. Education: Graduated summa cum laude from Stetson University College of Law. Professional Associations: Member of The Florida Bar and the New Jersey Bar. Experience: Founder of The Frank Santini Law Firm, representing personal injury clients with dedication and expertise.

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