Tampa Inadequate Lighting Lawyer
Tampa property owners can be held legally responsible for accidents that occur on their property due to negligence. Such premises liability requires proof of a defective or dangerous condition that the owner knew or should have known about. If that condition subsequently leads to the injury of an invited guest or other person lawfully entitled to be on the premises, they can seek financial compensation through a personal injury lawsuit.
One of the more common–yet often overlooked–safety hazards on properties open to the public is inadequate lighting. Many accidents are the result of the victim being unable to see where they are going in a public area where there should be lighting. If this describes your own accident, the Tampa inadequate lighting lawyer at Anderson & Anderson is here to help. Our Florida personal injury lawyers have over 35 years experience representing accident victims in premises liability claims.
The Dangers of Inadequate Lighting in Tampa
Florida may be the Sunshine State, but that does not absolve property owners of their duty to maintain safe lighting in areas that are prone to darkness. This includes both indoor locations like stairwells as well as outdoor spaces such as parking lots. Property owners have a legal duty to regularly inspect such areas to ensure there is adequate lighting and take remedial action if there is not.
Inadequate lighting can contribute to a premises liability claim in at least two ways:
- Slip, Trip, and Fall Injuries: Most people have difficulty finding their way in darkness. Even the most alert and aware person can slip, trip, and fall in conditions where there is inadequate lighting. A common example of this is someone who tries to walk down a stairwell where the lights have gone out; they end up missing a step and potentially fall several flights, sustaining serious injuries in the process.
- Criminal Activities: Businesses that see a high degree of traffic such as shopping malls and hotels need to ensure their interior and exterior lighting is adequate to deter potential criminal activity. Consider that an unlit parking lot provides a tempting stalking ground for a robber or rapist. Under Florida law, there are circumstances where a property owner may be sued for negligent security processes, which can include inadequate lighting in high-risk public areas.
Contact Anderson & Anderson Today
Suing a property owner for injuries sustained due to inadequate lighting requires carefully building a case for negligence. Property owners are usually quick to try and shift the blame for any injuries onto the victim. So it is imperative that if you find yourself in this situation you work with a skilled Tampa inadequate lighting lawyer who can guide your case from start to finish and ensure that you receive fair treatment from the defendant as well as the courts. In a successful premises liability case, you can expect to receive compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering, among other damages.
Call Anderson & Anderson today at 813-251-0072 or contact us online to schedule an initial consultation.
