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When we invite people onto property that we own or inhabit, we have a basic duty to make sure they are reasonably safe. If we do not, we could be responsible for any injuries our guests sustain. This concept of responsibility is legally referred to as premises liability. Under the law, property owners have different duties to different kinds of guests; these distinctions can be quite complex.

If you have been hurt by poorly maintained property, or by a property owner who failed to warn you about certain risks, St. Petersburg premises liability lawyers Beltz & Ruth, P.A., can help. Call us at 1-800-931-8106 to learn how.

A St. Petersburg premises liability claim can be filed for many different reasons. Some of the more common examples of these claims include:

• Slip and Fall
• Toxic Molds
• Lead Paint Exposure
• Pesticide Exposure
• Swimming Pool Injuries

Putting guests in needless danger is never acceptable behavior. Anyone who causes injury by committing this kind of negligence should be held responsible for damage they cause.

The law recognizes 3 different kinds of guests, each with their own legal rights:

• Business invitee: Opening a business to the public is considered an inherent invitation towards everyone. Therefore, business owners and managers need to make sure their property is reasonably safe for anyone who may enter.
• Licensees: These are social guests invited onto private property. Property owners or residents are expected to keep their property safe, or at least warn guests about any hazards.
• Trespassers: These are people who enter property without permission. Property owners only need to avoid deliberately hurting them when possible.

To discuss your situation with experienced St. Petersburg premises liability attorneys Beltz & Ruth, P.A., contact our offices at 1-800-931-8106.