Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
A Dunedin woman alleges she was injured when an unmarked curb at Costco caused her to trip and fall.
The woman filed a complaint on April 10 in the 6th Judicial Circuit Court of Pinellas County against Costco Wholesale Corp. alleging negligence.
According to the complaint, the woman alleges that on Sept. 5, 2017, while she exited the Costco store at the Clearwater Mall, she tripped on an unmarked curb, fell and was injured.
She holds Costco Wholesale Corp. responsible because the store allegedly failed to mark the change in elevation of the curb, failed to give warning of any latent or unrevealed dangers upon exiting the store, and failed to properly inspect and maintain premises.
Property owners in Florida have a duty to keep their property reasonably free from dangerous conditions that could potentially harm visitors. If such a hazard does exist, the property owner has a duty to warn visitors of the dangers until they can be properly repaired. Premises liability claims arise when property owners fail to acknowledge this duty and someone gets hurt on the property as a result.
If you have been injured on someone else’s property, our Florida Slip, Trip & Fall Injury Attorneys at Whittel & Melton can help. We can review your case and tell you if you may be able to pursue damages. Call us today at 727-823-0000 or contact us online for a free consultation.