Michael A. Haggard, William Andrew "Andy" Haggard, Jeannete C. Lewis and Douglas J. McCarron The Haggard Law Firm, P.A. 330 Alhambra Circle Coral Gables, FL 33134 305-446-5700 fax: 305-446-1154 Send Us an E-mail

P R E M I S E S  L I A B I L I T Y Serious injuries and even death often result from negligently designed or maintained premises and unsafe environments. When an owner of a property or business invites a member of the public onto his/her premises, as a guest or patron, the owner has a responsibility to keep the premise safe for use. Premises liability refers to a situation where an individual is injured on the property or “premises” owned or maintained by someone else. The property owner or party responsible for maintaining the property may be held legally responsible, or “liable”, for that person’s injuries if the injuries were the result of a dangerous condition that existed on the property. Property owners and businesses have a duty to provide a safe environment for people on their property. If they fail to do so and someone is injured in result, they may be held liable for the injured person’s medical expenses, pain and suffering and lost wages. We at The Haggard Law Firm have successfully represented families in a wide variety of premises liability cases against private businesses and homes and public institutions, including beatings and muggings in parking lots; injuries on construction sites; accidents in common areas, and slip and fall accidents. Following is a listing of premises liability cases our firm has successfully handled. JOHN DOE v. X. CORP $1.875 Million – Settlement Construction accident / Slip and fall. While walking through a Miami International Airport parking garage, plaintiff tripped over exposed anchor bolts on the pavement and fell head-first into a concrete barrier. Plaintiff shattered hands and wrists and sustained a severe head injury with mild brain damage. RODRIGUEZ v. PHOENIX MARINE $1.75 Million – Settlement Fall from roof. Plaintiff was a 27-year-old tool repairman who sustained a severe head injury when he fell 32 feet from the Defendant’s roof. Plaintiff, who was repairing exterior lights at the time of the fall, alleged that the Defendant failed to provide adequate safety devices. WAISHULIS v. HOLIDAY ISLE RESORT $970,000 – Settlement Slip and fall accident. The plaintiff, while vacationing at the resort, slipped on the steps and fifth floor landing. It was discovered that the management and owners of the resort property were aware of a problem of algae and mold growth on the steps, which is what caused the plaintiff to slip on the steps. LEARD v. “A NATIONAL PHARMACY” $750,000.00 - Settlement Slip and fall. An elderly woman, tripped over the protruding bottom shelf of an aisle end-cap at a drug store. The drug store was in the process of closing and was having a merchandise clearance sale while dismantling shelves and fixtures causing a hazardous condition to its patrons. Due to the fall, our client shattered her left hip and requiring multiple surgeries including a total hip replacement. SANCHEZ v. ADY’S CONDOMINIUM $673,000 - Verdict Premises liability. Plaintiff, 89, slipped and fell on water at apartment complex and fractured hip, requiring surgery. Plaintiff required extensive nursing home stay. A jury ruled the defendant 100 percent liable before determining damages in a bifurcated trial. Home | Int'l Cases | FAQS | Anatomy of Your Case Notable Cases | International Cases | Legal Links | Contact | Site Map NOTE: A person should base his or her choice of attorney on more than just a brochure, website, individual cases mentioned, or dollar amounts obtained. We welcome you to check our references with other lawyers and judges in this community.