Premises Liability Lawyer in Orlando, FL
Injured on Someone Else's Property?
A dangerous floor. A poorly lit stairwell. A parking lot where crime was foreseeable. When a property owner's negligence changes your life, The Cagle Law Firm fights to make it right for Orlando families, at no cost unless I win.
Slip & Fall
Accidents
Trip & Fall
on Uneven Surfaces
Negligent Security
& Assaults
Defective Stairs
or Handrails
Swimming Pool
Accidents
Parking Lot
& Sidewalk Hazards
Types of Premises Liability Cases The Cagle Law Firm Handles
Fighting for Victims of Unsafe Property Conditions
The Cagle Law Firm represents individuals seriously injured on commercial and residential properties throughout Orlando and Central Florida. My approach is built on three commitments that never waver.
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Compassionate Counsel A slip and fall or premises injury can upend every part of your life — your work, your health, your family's stability. I start by listening, and I handle everything so you can focus entirely on your recovery.
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Aggressive Advocacy Property owners and their insurance companies move fast to limit their exposure. I move faster. I build an airtight case — gathering surveillance footage, incident reports, maintenance records, and expert testimony — before that evidence disappears.
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Transparent Communication You will never wonder about the status of your case. I explain every step in plain language, return calls promptly, and keep you informed from the initial consultation through the final resolution of your claim.
My firm operates on a contingency fee basis — you pay no attorney's fees or costs unless I recover compensation for you.
What Is Premises Liability?
Premises liability is the area of Florida law that holds property owners legally accountable when a visitor is injured because of a dangerous condition on their property. Under Florida law, the duty of care a property owner owes depends on why you were on the property — but in most commercial situations (stores, restaurants, hotels, office buildings), owners must actively inspect for hazards and fix or warn of them promptly.
To bring a successful premises liability claim, four legal elements must be proven:
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Duty of Care The property owner owed you a duty of care based on your status as an invitee, licensee, or in certain circumstances, even a trespasser.
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Breach of Duty The owner knew or reasonably should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to repair it or provide adequate warning within a reasonable time.
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Causation The owner's breach directly caused your injury — not some unrelated incident or pre-existing condition.
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Damages You suffered actual, provable damages — medical expenses, lost wages, physical pain, or lasting disability — as a result of that injury.
"Property owners must actively inspect for hazards — and fix or warn of them promptly."
Who Can File a Premises Liability Claim in Florida?
Florida law classifies visitors into three categories. Your duty of care — and your right to recover — depends on your classification at the time of injury.
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Invitee (Highest Protection) — Customers and public guests; owners must actively inspect, maintain, and warn of all hazards
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Licensee (Moderate Protection) — Social guests; owners must warn of known dangers but have no duty to actively inspect
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Trespasser (Limited Protection) — Even without permission, owners cannot willfully cause harm; children near pools or similar hazards receive special protections
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Florida's Modified Comparative Fault (HB 837, 2023) — You are completely barred from recovery if found more than 50% at fault, making thorough documentation of the owner's negligence essential
What Clients Say About
The Cagle Law Firm
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Hurt on Someone Else's Property?
I Fight to Make Them Accountable.
Property owners and their insurance carriers are working right now to minimize what they owe you. Don't wait. Contact The Cagle Law Firm today for a free, no-obligation consultation.