Category Archives: Slip Fall
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Witness Statements Could Play a Key Role in Your Florida Slip and Fall Lawsuit
In Florida, slip and fall victims are often entitled to compensation for their injury-related losses, but only if they can prove that their injury was the result of a property owner’s failure to keep his or her premises safe. To establish this, claimants will need to provide strong proof, which could take a number… Read More »
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Pursuing a Slip and Fall Claim
Slip and fall accidents are a type of personal injury case that allows victims who were injured on someone else’s property to hold the owner of those premises legally liable for their fall-related financial losses. There are a lot of nuances involved when pursuing a slip and fall claim, which is why it’s so… Read More »
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Who is Liable for a Fall Down the Stairs?
Slip and fall accidents can happen just about anywhere and at any time. There are, however, certain areas where these kinds of accidents are more likely to occur. Staircases, for instance, whether at home, in a business, or in a public space, are common sites for both slip and fall and trip and fall… Read More »
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Top 5 Injuries Resulting From Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents can and do happen just about anywhere from grocery stores and restaurants to parks and government buildings. Wherever they occur, slip and fall accidents can cause severe injuries, some of which could end up resulting in hefty medical treatment bills and even long-term care costs for permanent disability. Fortunately, accident… Read More »
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Grocery Store Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents can happen just about anywhere, but there are certain locations where these kinds of accidents are more likely to occur. Grocery stores, for instance, which usually have slick floors and where customers are much more likely to encounter spills, are some of the most common sites for this kind of… Read More »
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Don’t Forget to Include These Documents with Your Slip and Fall Demand Letter
Most civil lawsuits don’t go to trial, but are resolved through settlement negotiations, in which the at-fault party agrees to pay a certain amount to a claimant in exchange for that person agreeing to give up the right to file a claim in court. To start negotiations, an injured party usually begins by sending… Read More »
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Pursuing A Parking Lot Slip And Fall Claim
A surprising number of slip and fall claims don’t happen inside of buildings, but occur in the parking lots located on those properties. Fortunately, individuals who are injured in these kinds of accidents still have the right to pursue legal compensation from the party who failed to keep those premises safe for visitors. Causes… Read More »
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Duty To Warn Of Dangerous Conditions In Florida
In Florida, property owners who invite others on to their premises have a legal responsibility to ensure that the property in question is safe. For business owners, this means that they must take steps to warn visitors of and repair those dangerous conditions. Property owners that fail to fulfill this responsibility can be held… Read More »
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Slippery Surface Falls
Most slip and fall accidents happen because there is a lack of traction between a person’s foot and the floor. This could be due to everything from a temporary spill to the use of too much wax on the floors. In these situations, a property owner could be held liable for failing to keep… Read More »
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How Unsafe Cleaning Practices Can Cause Slip And Fall Accidents
Preventing slip and fall accidents requires a multi-tiered approach, including choosing the correct flooring, regularly inspecting the premises for spills and other hazards, and using proper cleaning practices. Unfortunately, property owners don’t always take the precautions that they should, failing to instruct employees on proper cleaning methods, using the wrong products, or failing to… Read More »