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The Southwest Florida Economic Development Alliance (SWFLEDA) reports that all five counties that make up Southwest Florida – Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades, and Hendry – are experiencing strong growth. The three largest counties in Southwest Florida are Lee County, Collier County, and Charlotte County, according to the most recent Zillow statistics, and Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, East Naples, and Port Charlotte are the largest cities in Southwest Florida.

Fort Myers ranks 7^th as the best place in the United States to retire, and the 43^rd best place to live in the U.S. because of its small-town charm and proximity to good boating and fishing, according to U.S. News & World Report.

With housing demands increasing, many are looking for safe, affordable housing in apartment buildings. When living in an apartment, the landlord can be primarily responsible for ensuring apartment renters’ and visitors' safety. If they fail to do so, and anyone is injured, the injured party may have a valid personal injury claim.

Florida premises liability law requires property owners to maintain a safe premises. There may also be a third-party liability for apartment building accidents. Apartment builders may have made errors, or not conformed to building standards that result in victim injuries. 

Types of common apartment building accidents

There is a multitude of accidents that can occur at apartment buildings that may be caused by the negligence of a landlord or others involved with the building. These accidents can be due to:

• Inadequate security
• Swimming pool dangers
• Poorly lit parking lots
• Dangerous balconies
• Dangerous sidewalks
• Lack of required smoke and/or carbon monoxide detectors
• Unsafe elevators and/or stairwells
• Unsafe amenities, including playgrounds and tennis courts
• Unsanitary tap water

What compensation may be available to victims of apartment injuries?

If anyone is injured at an apartment building because of the negligence of another, he or she may be compensated for such items as:

• Past, present, and future medical expenses due to the accident
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering

"Premises liability personal injury lawsuits are complicated, and injured victims should not try to deal with these accidents alone. Insurance companies are not their friends. They are interested in profits. It is important to contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. after seeking medical attention to assist injured victims with their cases. We represent people involved in numerous types of personal injury and wrongful death accidents throughout the state of Florida. All of our clients have unique personal injury cases. Our firm provides personal contact and communication along with aggressive representation,” said Fort Myers Premises Liability Attorney Randall Spivey.

Here is what a couple of our clients have said about working with our legal team:

• This Spivey team/firm went above and beyond to assist negotiate and resolve my case. Rate them 11 on a 1/10 and would hire them again for their prompt, efficient professionalism. Thank you. – LINDA 

• Highly recommended - Words can’t express how thankful I am that I found Spivey Law firm! After my accident, I was lost, scared, and I didn’t trust anybody. Spivey Law asked me to trust them. They were with me every step of the way. Communication was there constantly, and it made it so much better for me. Definitely 5 stars in my book. – DELMA

Should you or a loved one be injured in an apartment accident please contact Attorney Randall Spivey at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. 24/7 at 239.337.7483 or toll-free at 1.888.477.4839 or contact us online at SpiveyLaw.