Florida Slip Trip and Fall Lawyers

Slip Trip and Fall

Unfortunately it is not uncommon for a person to slip, trip and fall and injure themselves when visiting a property. Slip trip and fall is just what it describes. Under most conditions a person does not fall unless he or she has a medical condition or the property was left in an unsafe condition and the owner failed to clean it up. If the owner and/or landlord knew or should have known about the dangers, there was enough time to take care and clean up or repair the hazard and there was no warning to the public, the injured person may have the basis for a Florida premises liability claim.

A slip, trip and fall can occur if pavement is uneven or if there are potholes, broken stairs, water puddles, and spilled food. In a hardware store items may have fallen to the floor. Any of these hazards make it very difficult to walk safely.

Slip trip and fall accidents cost American taxpayers millions of dollars every year in hospitalizations and time off of work.

Many of these situations are due to the negligence of another person. In order to have a successful Jacksonville premises liability action, we must prove that the injury was a direct result of someone’s negligence. Did the property owner take the necessary precautions to make the place as safe as possible? How long was the unsafe condition allowed to go unattended and did the property owner know about the condition of the property?

For example, if a property owner failed to barricade a hot tub, old refrigerators, or junk cars which allowed children to easily access the property and slip and fall, he could be liable. When a landlord has been told about carpet that has come loose and fails to fix the problem causing someone to slip trip and fall, he too could be held liable. If a public building fails to maintain the sidewalk which is uneven, that municipality or government could be held liable.

Although a slip trip and fall accident does not sound serious it can easily result in a fractured bones, neck, and spinal cord and head injuries. Even if the plaintiff was intoxicated and was not steady on his feet, the judge or jury may consider "comparative negligence" meaning that both parties share some responsibility for the injury. In that case, blame can be apportioned to each side.

If you were injured in a slip trip and fall and feel that the premises was not safe for visitors, Farah & Farah will offer you a complimentary consultation on your case to help determine your options. It is important to do so in a timely manner in that there may be a statute of limitation on filing any action. Farah & Farah can represent you on a contingency basis meaning you do not pay for bringing an action unless we are successful in obtaining compensation for you.