Most people are unaware that the second leading unintentional injury-related cause of death occurs by falls.
Slip (Trip) & Fall accidents are very common accidents under Premises Liability Law in Florida. They occur when a person is injured on the premises of another due to the property owner’s negligence. The law will hold landowners liable if they neglect their duties in keeping their properties safe. These duties are generally determined by the reason for which the person was on the property.
Under Florida’s Premises Liability Law, invitees are afforded the greatest degree of protection.
Some examples of invitees in personal injury claims in Florida are:
Shopper(s) at stores such as Walmart, Target, Macy’s and other department stores;
Shopper(s) at supermarkets such as Publix, Winn-Dixie, Aldi; and
Users of common areas such as hallways, parking lots and pools by condominium owners.
Property owners are liable to invitees when the owner negligently fails to:
maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition;
correct a dangerous condition which was either known to the owner or should be known by exercising reasonable care; and
warn of a dangerous condition that is known to the owner or should be known.
One of the leading causes is due to unsafe, wet and slippery floors caused by spills of liquids which were not effectively maintained.
Uneven surfaces also contribute to trips and falls such as sidewalks or uneven floors.
Obstruction in walkways that include loose cords, wires, and objects such as boxes blocking the walkway/aisle which inevitably causes tripping.
Promptly report the incident in detail to the property manager;
Seek immediate medical care;
Personally document the details of the incident – include photos of the exact location of the fall and any obstructions or spills;
Secure any witness(es) contact information;
Immediately call us to discuss your accident.
If you have been injured in a fall, contact our skilled Florida slip and fall lawyer for a consultation today. Our personal injury attorney is ready to help get you the justice and compensation you deserve.