Minor children who enter the premises of another are subject to classification as: as invitee, licensee, or trespasser. A business owner owes a limited duty to a child who enters onto the premises for his or her own convenience, pleasure, or benefit with the owner's permission. The status of such a child is as a licensee, and the owner's duty is to warn the child licensee of known dangers and refrain from wanton negligence and willful misconduct. However, if the danger is open and obvious, then there is no duty to warn, even with respect to a child.

The West Palm Beach Child Injury Lawyers of Sharmin & Sharmin P.A. will advise the age of a plaintiff that the age of a child is an important issue with regards to the business owner's duty to the child. Additionally, an owner's actions that would not be considered to be a breach of a duty toward an adult licensee may be considered a willful and wanton act of negligence toward a child licensee since the immaturity of a child may cause a child to be less observant then an adult with respect to dangerous conditions.

If your child has been due to the negligence of a business owner, you should consult with the experienced West Palm Beach Child Injury lawyers of Sharmin & Sharmin P.A. Our experienced team of lawyers and staff will use their skills and knowledge to give your family justice and peace of mind. Call Sharmin & Sharmin P.A. at 1-800-74-TRIAL.