Premises Liability
Florida Premises Liability Attorneys — Protecting the Injured Across the Sunshine State
If you were injured on someone else’s property due to unsafe conditions, you may be entitled to compensation under Florida premises liability law. At Tarnovsky-Lopez, our experienced premises liability lawyers in Florida are dedicated to holding negligent property owners accountable and helping victims recover physically, emotionally, and financially.
From slip and fall accidents to negligent security, we’ve helped countless clients pursue justice and compensation for injuries caused by hazardous property conditions.
What Is Premises Liability?
Premises liability refers to a property owner’s legal responsibility to keep their property reasonably safe for guests and visitors. If the owner or occupier fails to fix, warn of, or prevent a dangerous condition — and that condition causes injury — they may be liable for damages.
Common premises liability cases in Florida include:
- – Slip and fall accidents in stores, restaurants, or hotels
- – Trip and fall incidents due to uneven walkways or loose flooring
- – Inadequate lighting in stairwells or hallways
- – Dog bites and animal attacks
- – Swimming pool accidents
- – Elevator and escalator injuries
- – Negligent security leading to assault or robbery
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Your Legal Rights Under Florida Law
Florida law distinguishes between invitees, licensees, and trespassers, with varying duties of care depending on your legal status while on the property.
- – Business Invitees (e.g., customers): Owed the highest duty of care
- – Licensees (e.g., social guests): Must be warned of known dangers
- – Trespassers: Generally owed minimal duty, except in special cases (e.g., children under the attractive nuisance doctrine)
Our attorneys will determine your legal status and build a case proving that the property owner failed to meet their duty of care.
Why Choose Tarnovsky-Lopez to represent you?
- – Proven Track Record: Millions recovered for injury victims
- – Thorough Investigations: We gather evidence like surveillance footage, maintenance records, and witness statements
- – No Upfront Fees: You pay nothing unless we win your case
- – Statewide Representation: Serving Boca Raton, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, and beyond
Our Lawyers Provide Personalized Attention & Powerful Advocacy
Alex Lopez, Esq
Partner & Attorney at Law
Irina Tarnovsky, Esq
Partner & Attorney at Law
Harry Kaklamanakis, Esq
Associate Attorney at Law
Alex Lopez, Esq
Partner & Attorney at Law
Alex Lopez is a civil litigator who represents personal injury victims and property damage claimants throughout Florida. Before switching to plaintiff-side work, he spent three years at one of the country's top civil litigation firms, defending major insurance carriers against the same types of claims he now pursues on behalf of his clients. That experience matters. Insurance companies do not evaluate claims in good faith by default. They follow a playbook built to minimize what they pay. Alex spent years inside that process, and he brought everything he learned across the aisle when he made the decision to represent the people on the other side of it. Alex has tried multiple civil cases to verdict and has served as trial counsel for other law firms, bringing his litigation experience to cases beyond his own docket. He handles personal injury matters, including car accidents, motorcycle crashes, slip-and-falls, and related claims, as well as complex property damage disputes for homeowners and businesses across the state. For clients going up against an insurance company, Alex Lopez is not analyzing the opposition. He already knows them.
Irina Tarnovsky, Esq
Partner & Attorney at Law
Irina Tarnovsky is a trial attorney who fights for people seriously injured in car accidents, motorcycle crashes, slip-and-falls, and a wide range of personal injury matters. She also represents clients in complex commercial and residential property damage claims throughout Florida. What sets Irina apart is what she brought into private practice: over 30 cases tried to verdict. That kind of courtroom repetition—real trials, real stakes, real juries is something most attorneys in civil litigation simply do not have. Insurance companies know it. And it changes how they respond when she is on the other side. Irina began her career as an assistant state attorney in Broward County, where four years of daily courtroom appearances sharpened the instincts that define her practice today. She then spent the next chapter of her career on the defense side, representing insurance carriers in the exact types of matters she now pursues for her clients. That experience gave her an inside view of how insurers evaluate claims, construct defenses, and determine what a case is worth. She now uses that knowledge directly on behalf of the people who need it most. For Irina's clients, the result is an attorney who does not just threaten to go to trial. She takes it to trial.
Harry Kaklamanakis, Esq
Associate Attorney at Law
As a dedicated trial lawyer specializing in personal injury and first-party property cases, Harry Kaklamanakis Esq is passionate about advocating for those who have been wronged. His journey to the courtroom is deeply rooted in his heritage as a first-generation American, raised by a Greek father and a Greek-Bahamian mother. Growing up in a family of small business owners, he learned invaluable lessons about the power of hard work, and the importance of unwavering commitment to customer service. Harry’s Greek American heritage instilled in him a fervent sense of purpose and a belief in the principles of fairness and integrity. These values fuel his passion for the law and drive his relentless pursuit of justice for his clients. Harry began his legal career as a Public Defender in Palm Beach County, where he had the privilege of defending the rights of some of the most vulnerable members in his community. This experience reinforced his commitment to justice and deepened his understanding of the critical importance of protecting individual rights. It is also where he began to develop and hone his skills in the courtroom. After his tenure at the public defender’s office, Harry transitioned into civil litigation. For two and a half years, Harry served as lead trial counsel for the largest private property insurance company in Florida. During this time, he gained invaluable insight into the inner workings of the insurance industry, which has proven beneficial when representing his clients. Harry has spent thousands of hours in Florida courtrooms, skillfully advocating for his clients and navigating complex legal landscapes. To date, he holds over 32 jury trial verdicts, with the overwhelming majority favoring his clients. Each case he takes on is approached with the utmost dedication and strategic foresight, ensuring that his clients receive the justice, and compensation, they deserve. Harry’s commitment to excellence and his unwavering belief in doing what is right continue to guide him as he fights for his clients’ interests.
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Florida Insurance Claims & Litigation Attorneys
- Property Insurance Claims
- Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
To win a premises liability claim in Florida, you must prove:
A dangerous condition existed on the property
The property owner knew or should have known about it
They failed to fix or warn of the danger
That failure directly caused your injury
The statute of limitations in Florida for premises liability claims is four years from the date of the injury. If the injury resulted in death, the time limit may be reduced to two years for a wrongful death claim.
Depending on your case, you may be entitled to:
Medical expenses (current and future)
Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Disability or disfigurement
Under Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule (as of March 2023), you can still recover damages as long as you are less than 51% at fault. However, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
Yes. If your injury was caused by unsafe conditions the landlord or property manager failed to address — such as broken stairs, poor lighting, or security failures — you may have a valid claim.
Not necessarily. Florida law requires you to prove that the business knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to correct it in a reasonable amount of time. This is commonly referred to as constructive knowledge in slip and fall cases.
Take photos or videos of the scene
- Get medical attention immediately
- Report the incident to the property owner or manager
- Get contact info from witnesses
Speak with a Florida premises liability lawyer before dealing with insurance