Were you or a loved one injured in an accident at a timeshare property while vacationing in Orlando, FL? A timeshare premises liability lawyer with Bogin, Munns & Munns can help you recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and more.
Our team will identify the responsible parties, handle your insurance claim or lawsuit, and fight for the compensation you need to get back on your feet. So, let our Orlando premises liability lawyers protect your rights and your family’s financial stability while you focus on healing.
Recoverable Timeshare Premises Liability Damages
Premises liability is a branch of personal injury law that deals with damages caused by negligent or dangerous property conditions. If you or your loved one suffered an injury while renting or visiting a timeshare or “vacation club” property, you could seek compensation from the owner or entity responsible for the hazard that led to your accident.
Our Orlando personal injury attorneys can examine your case to determine your recoverable damages. Awards may include the following:
- Medical expenses, including ambulance transport, emergency care, surgeries, hospital stays, medications, mobility aids, physical therapy, and long-term nursing.
- Lost income, including any benefits, PTO time, and retirement contributions you didn’t receive during your recovery.
- Loss of future earning capacity if you must change jobs, reduce your workload, or leave the workforce because of your injuries.
- Physical pain and suffering, including severe, disabling, and permanent injuries, severe and chronic pain, scarring, and disfigurement.
- Mental and emotional distress, including depression, stress, anxiety, loss of enjoyment, and reductions to your overall quality of life.
- Wrongful death of a loved one, including medical bills, funeral and burial costs, and loss of your loved one’s financial support, services, care, and guidance.
To consult with an experienced timeshare premises liability lawyer serving Orlando
855-780-9986
Who Is Financially Liable for a Timeshare Accident?
Due to the proximity to beaches, theme parks, and attractions, many timeshare companies operate in Orlando, Orange County, and throughout Central Florida. These companies build or acquire vacation properties and rent them to timeshare “owners” who buy into the property in exchange for allotted vacation days.
In addition, these owners can sublet vacation time they cannot use to others. This arrangement can complicate personal injury cases on timeshare properties when identifying financial liability.
Our timeshare premises liability lawyer can determine whether the timeshare company, owner, or another party bears responsibility for your losses. In addition, we’ll review the applicable insurance coverage and recommend your best options for seeking compensation.
Typical Timeshare Premises Liability Accidents
Our experienced and compassionate legal team can assist with timeshare premises liability cases involving the following:
- Slip and falls: Slip and fall accidents can result from broken floorboards and tiles, torn carpeting, cracked sidewalks, loose stairs, and leaking/puddled water.
- Dog bite injuries: If you suffered a dog bite injury on vacation, you could hold the animal’s owner liable.
- Swimming pool accidents: Owners must ensure the safety of their pool and surrounding property—for example, performing regular maintenance and enclosing the area with a fence.
- Fire and burn injuries: Timeshare properties should have working smoke alarms and fire extinguishers and must obey all fire codes, outlined in Chapter 69A-43 of the Florida Administartive Code.
- Electrical injuries: Owners should ensure their property is free from electrical hazards, such as exposed or outdated wiring.
- Elevator and escalator accidents: Elevators and escalators should be in proper working order (or have signs warning otherwise.
- Falling trees: Owners should take care of dead limbs and other landscaping hazards.
- Balcony and deck accidents: Aging or improperly built decks and balconies can collapse, causing severe injuries.
Proving Fault for Your Timeshare Accident Injury
Our Orlando, FL, timeshare premises liability lawyers can investigate your accident and prove a negligent party owes you compensation for your injuries and damages. We can take these steps for you:
- Obtain police or accident reports.
- Visit the timeshare property to take photographs and collect physical evidence.
- Track down available security, surveillance, or cellphone video of your accident.
- Locate and interview eyewitnesses.
- Look into the timeshare company and the property to see if other users have made previous complaints or suffered a similar accident.
- Get copies of your medical records and consult with your doctors about your injuries, prognosis, and future medical expenses.
- Gather your bills, receipts, pay stubs, and additional proof of your financial losses.
- Consult accident reconstructionists and other subject matter experts when necessary.
Orlando Timeshare Premises Liability Lawyer Near Me
855-780-9986
Do You Need an Orlando Attorney to Handle Your Timeshare Accident Case?
If the party responsible for your premises liability injury lives or conducts business in Florida, the state has jurisdiction over your personal injury case—even if you reside elsewhere. However, any attorney you hire must have a license to practice in Florida.
Hiring an Orlando lawyer can benefit you by giving you an ally who understands the state’s insurance and legal systems and can handle tasks that must be done locally or in person. Our premises liability lawyers can:
- Draft and file your insurance claims.
- Handle meetings, emails, and phone calls with insurance adjusters and opposing counsel.
- Aggressively negotiate for the maximum settlement possible.
- Answer your questions, provide regular status updates, and maintain open lines of communication.
- Prepare your case and represent you at a trial if necessary.
- Make official appearances for you when possible.
What Is the Statute of Limitations in Florida?
Florida law allows you two years to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, per Florida Statute § 95.11. You must meet the deadline to avoid the court dismissing your case. Unfortunately, a lapsed deadline will also reduce your bargaining power with the insurance company. However, our lawyers serving Orlando can help you get started before it is too late.
Connect With an Orlando Timeshare Premises Liability Lawyer
Contact Bogin, Munns & Munns today for a free consultation and learn more about how our firm can put our 40 years of legal experience to work for you. We take cases on contingency, representing you for nothing upfront or out of pocket, and we don’t receive payment unless we win your case.
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