Who is liable if I trip and fall in a commercial parking lot in Miami?

Liability for a parking lot trip and fall typically falls on the commercial property owner, the operating business tenant, or an outsourced property maintenance contractor. Common hazards include unpainted wheel stops, cracked asphalt, missing drainage grates, and potholes. Under Florida premises liability principles, commercial entities must regularly inspect exterior areas and correct hidden hazards. Determining responsibility depends on property deeds, lease provisions, and service agreements that define exterior maintenance duties. The Altman Law Firm investigates commercial leases and maintenance contracts to identify every party responsible for failing to maintain the parking lot in a reasonably safe condition.