Premises Liability

Justice Matters Roselli Law Premises LiabilityHazardous conditions on someone else’s property are the cause of countless injuries to persons each year. Every day people are injured in stores, restaurants, hotels, parks, parking lots, recreation areas and other public areas. Sometimes these injuries can occur in someone’s home, apartment or condominium complex. Whether the property is owned by an individual or a company, the law requires that the property be maintained in a safe condition, free of hazards that can cause serious harm. This includes preventing trip hazards and slip hazards, as well as securing the property and persons from the threat of criminal attack that is foreseeable and preventable if proper measures are taken.

At Roselli & Associates. P.A. we recognize that handling these cases require an aggressive and thorough investigation along with a compassionate understanding of the needs of our client during the difficult period that follows. Our hard work and commitment to seeking justice for our clients and their loved ones, is the driving force behind our reputation and our success in obtaining significant recoveries for our clients.

If you or a loved one is the victim of a property owner ’s failure to maintain or secure its property or premises, contact us so we may evaluate your case and get the compensation that is deserved.

 

Other Cases of Interest

Skier alleges she was injured by Heavenly employee boarding on job

Reno Gazette-Journal
December 23, 2011

BY MARTHA BELLISLE

A skier who was injured when a Heavenly Ski Resort employee ran into her while on his snowboard last January is suing the resort’s owners, claiming Vail Resorts Inc. is liable for its employee’s alleged negligence.

Skier Kimberly Bland, on vacation from Florida, was stopped on the lower Olympic downhill run on the Nevada side of the resort, at about 3:50 p.m. on Jan. 18, trying to decide where to ski next, when Heavenly lift operator Daniel Barreno crashed into Bland on his snowboard, the suit said.

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Heavenly kicks off new safety campaign

TAHOE DAILY
Friday, Jan 6, 2012

BY DYLAN SILVER

With National Safety Awareness Week kicking off next weekend, Heavenly Mountain Resort, along with all ofVail Resorts, is launching a new safety program.

“Safety of both our employees and our guests is incredibly important to us,” said general manager Pete Sonntag during a meeting with local press in December. By focusing on safety education and enforcement, mountain management hope
they can improve the guest experience. Some features of the new campaign, called “Play It Safe,’ will be obvious on the mountain while others are more subtle.

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Day Laborer Falls Through Roof Opening And Suffers Fractured Spine

Confidential Settlement

Ruth Ann J. v. General Contractor
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
Attorney for Plaintiff: Robert M. Roselli

The construction site for a local Laundromat was the site of a serious injury to 19-year-old Ruth Ann J., who was working as a day laborer to earn money while looking for a full time job. She and friends were hired by sub-contractors to work on the roof. While walking on the roof, she unknowingly backed up and fell through a opening and to the concrete floor below, suffering serious injuries. Attorney Robert M. Roselli was retained and a lawsuit filed against the contractor and subcontractors involved. Ultimately, a significant confidential settlement was obtained for the young lady.

Wrongful Death Of 4 Year Old Boy Who Wandered Into Apartment Complex Pool

Confidential Settlement

Estate of Odnel F. v. Homestead Apartment Complex
Homestead, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Attorney for Plaintiff: Robert M. Roselli

In a matter of minutes, the life of a young Homestead family was turned upside down when their four year old son, Odnel, wandered into the unguarded pool of their apartment complex, fell into the water and drowned. Revived by paramedics and rushed to Miami Childrens Hospital, Odnel held on for more than two weeks until his frail body finally succumbed to the catastrophic brain damage he suffered. A wrongful death lawsuit was brought by attorney Robert M. Roselli on behalf of Odnel’s devastated parents, seeking justice for the untimely death of the boy which could have been avoided had the apartment complex and the apartment manager simply replaced the rusty padlock and latch. Ultimately, a substantial confidential settlement was reached for the family.

Inadequate Security At Local Bar Leads To Serious Injuries

Confidential Settlement

Ross C. v. Art Bar
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
Attorney for Plaintiff: Robert M. Roselli

A popular downtown bar was the scene of a raucous bar brawl, leaving a young man with a badly fractured jaw from the flying fist of an unidentified patron. In a lawsuit brought against the bar by attorney Robert Roselli, it was learned that the bar had inadequate security on the evening of the brawl, and despite knowing that violence between patrons was likely the bar manager failed to take appropriate action to diffuse the situation. A substantial Confidential Settlement was obtained on behalf of the injured young man.

 

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