Parking lots are part of the property. A pothole that is left in a walking path can turn an ordinary trip to a store into a serious injury.
In a recent matter, a person fell into a pothole in a private parking lot and suffered a serious leg injury. Care included surgery, therapy, and rehabilitation. Working with the Law Offices of Jimmy De La Espriella (DLE Lawyers), the claim against the responsible party resolved for $500,000.
Past results do not guarantee a similar result. Every case turns on its own facts, insurance, and injuries.
Premises liability and parking lot hazards
In Florida, owners and those who control a property generally owe visitors reasonable care to keep it safe, including parking areas and walkways. Premises cases often turn on whether the owner knew or should have known about the hazard and had time to repair it or warn people.
Evidence may include photos of the pothole, maintenance and repair records, prior complaints, incident reports, and surveillance video. Identifying who actually controls the lot, which can be an owner, a tenant, or a management or maintenance company, is often an early step.
Lopez Law is based in Coral Gables and takes Florida injury cases statewide from that office. For a confidential review, call 305-605-6739.
See also Miami slip and fall lawyer.
This is not legal advice.