Slip & Fall
Slip and fall accidents are the most common of claims in premises
liability lawsuits. Premises liability law involves the legal responsibility
of owners and occupiers of property for mishaps experienced by persons on
the property and the resulting injuries.
One of the most common causes of such injuries is a trip or slip and fall,
such as on a slippery oceanside pier, a loose or uneven stair tread, or
spilled liquid on the floor.
Homeowners and business owners of property have a duty to keep their
premises in reasonably safe condition to prevent visitors from being injured
in slip and fall accidents. Such accidents occur when someone slips, trips
or falls as a result of dangerous or hazardous condition on someone else’s
property.
The slip and fall lawyers Gordon & Doner, P.A., can help you determine who
is at fault for your slip and fall accident. If a local, state or federal
government entity is found to be liable, different laws may apply which may
affect your rights. Our lawyers will be able to determine if you have a case
and help an injured person recover damages for lost wages, medical bills,
and pain and suffering.
Categories for slip and fall injuries include:
The injuries in a slip and fall case can be devastating. Many times, injuries suffered in a slip and fall accident can be more severe than those suffered in an auto accident. It is not uncommon for a fall to cause bone fractures or torn ligaments. Many times elderly persons suffer fractured hips in falls. When a person is injured in a slip and fall, the property owner may be liable if:
The actual liability of the potentially responsible individuals varies, depending on the rules and principles adopted in the jurisdiction where the mishap occurred. The attorneys of Gordon & Doner have successfully represented many clients who have suffered physical, emotional and financial loss because of the negligence of commercial and residential property owners.
If you have fallen or been injured, you should first report your accident to the property owner. Gather names, addresses and the telephone numbers of any eyewitnesses. It is helpful to take pictures of where your injuries occurred before the property owner can fix the hazard. Your lawyer needs photos of the property conditions that caused you to fall.
It is also important for you to save all evidence related to the fall, including the shoes and clothing you wore, in case there are substances on them from the fall. In addition, photograph any injury immediately after the fall, and when there are any changes, such as swelling or bruising. Immediately seek medical treatment for all injuries and follow all doctors' recommendations for treatment.
Keep copies of all of your medical bills (even those paid by insurance) and off-work slips. You may also want to keep a diary to record your thoughts about your medical treatment or the pain and suffering caused by your injuries. Also, be sure to obtain a copy of any incident report written by the business where you fell, although you probably will not get this. Doing these things will help our office prepare your case.
If you or someone you love has been injured and are seeking legal representation for a slip and fall in Florida, please contact Gordon & Doner, P.A. for a free, no-obligation, and confidential consultation. Please complete our online contact form or call us toll free at 1-888-ForTheInjured (1-888-367-8434).
