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Slip & Fall Injuries are Anything but Funny.
Over the years, plenty of actors and performers have made us laugh with exaggerated trips and falls designed for comedic effect. In reality, trips and falls or slips and falls are anything but funny and result in thousands of serious injuries every year. Broken bones, skull fractures, and spinal injuries are just of the few the traumas that can befall those who wind up hitting the ground as a result of slipping or tripping. For Florida’s large senior population, these falls can lead to even worse consequences.
Many of these incidents and injuries could have been avoided. Uneven sidewalks, poor lighting, unaddressed spills, and slippery pavement on property that someone else had a duty to maintain are just some of the reasons that can form the basis of a claim for damages arising out of a slip or trip and fall.
When a home or business owner fails to properly maintain his property or warn others about potential hazards and you are injured as a result, the experienced personal injury attorneys at Wardell Law Firm can help you get the compensation you deserve so you can get back on your feet.
Common Causes of SLIP & FALL Accidents
In Florida, we are fortunate to be free from the ice, snow, and severe winter conditions that contribute to numerous falls in northern regions. Slips and falls can happen in numerous locations and under various circumstances. Some examples include:
Falls in grocery or department stores after workers cleaned a spill without sufficiently marking the area with the proper signage
Falls by restaurant or hotel patrons tripping on carpets, entry doormats, or slipping on liquids left on lobby or restroom floors
Falls on uneven or defective entry or exit stairs or ramps
Falls from Inadequate Handrails on Stairs or Ramps
Falls in areas of establishments that are dark and insufficiently lit
Falls on poorly maintained or installed sidewalks, such as ones with raised or sunken slabs and uneven cracks
Other Types of Personal Injury Accident Claims
Personal injury accidents encompass a wide range of incidents beyond merely slips and falls.
Additional instances of various categories of personal injury accidents are listed below:
Auto Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
Burns from Hot Beverage Spills
Dram Shop Liability
Injuries from Dog or Animal Bites
Hazardous Materials Exposure
Medical Malpractice
Workplace Accidents
In addition,
Premesis Liability
“Premises liability” is the legal concept behind holding property owners responsible for injuries that happened due to their failure to maintain their property in a safe condition. To prove that the owner was “negligent” and therefore liable for the injury, the person who fell must show that the property owner owed visitors a duty of care and subsequently failed to live up to this duty by failing to care for their property as a reasonable person would under the same circumstances. Additionally, the injured party must prove that he was indeed injured and that the owner’s breach of the duty of care caused the injuries.
Consult with The Experienced Tampa Attorneys That Can Evaluate your Case
Not all Personal Injury accidents result in severe injuries, nor do they necessarily warrant a claim for damages. However, if you have sustained injuries due to another party's negligence, it is advisable to consult with knowledgeable legal counsel who can carefully assess the details of your accident and provide a comprehensive evaluation of your case. Our attorneys at the Wardell Law Firm has over 40 years of collective experience in securing compensation for injury victims, and we are committed to guiding you throughout the entire process to ensure you receive the compensation you rightfully deserve for your suffering.
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