Category Archives: Slip and Fall
Can You Seek Compensation if Your Own Negligence Contributed to a Slip and Fall Accident?
Have you or a loved one been injured in a slip and fall accident? You might be wondering if you are still eligible for compensation if your own carelessness contributed to the accident. While this can be a tricky situation, it’s important to know that even if you were partially responsible, you might still… Read More »
Can You Still Recover Damages if No One Witnessed Your Slip and Fall Accident?
Slip and fall accidents are some of the most common injuries that occur at workplaces, stores, and public spaces. But what happens if there were no witnesses to your slip and fall? Can you still recover your damages? If so, how are you supposed to prove your slip and fall injury without eyewitnesses? Who’s… Read More »
What Injuries Can You Suffer In A Slip & Fall Accident?
Slip and fall accidents can be frightening and traumatic experiences that often result in minor or serious injuries. When individuals slip and fall, they can suffer a variety of injuries that range from minor scrapes and bruises to more serious long-term damage to the body, such as brain and spinal cord injuries. If you… Read More »
Slips And Falls In Restaurants
Nobody expects to get injured while at a restaurant, but the truth is that many dangers abound in such an environment. Whether you work at a restaurant or you visit one as a customer, you need to be aware of the possibility of slips and falls. Overall, slips and falls are caused by errors… Read More »
Gas Station Slip-And-Fall Accidents
Going to the gas station is painful enough these days with prices for gallon continuing to rise astronomically, however, you might be feeling some real pain if you slip or fall. Slip-and-fall injuries are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries in the United States, as well as the most common cause of bone… Read More »
Slip-And-Fall Pool Accidents
Slip-and-fall accidents are among the leading causes of injuries among Americans. In fact, they result in over 8 million visits to the emergency room every year. These kinds of accidents can have serious consequences as well. They are the number one cause of traumatic brain injuries, and cause hip and spine fractures in 87%… Read More »
Can A “Substantially Similar” Accident Help You Prove A Florida Slip-And-Fall Case?
Slip-and-fall accident lawsuits are often tricky to win because of the need for the victim to prove the property owner had “actual or constructive notice” of the hazard that caused the victim’s injuries. Actual notice is just what it sounds like–the owner actually knew there was a safety hazard that could harm customers and… Read More »
Could Wearing Flip-Flops Make You Liable For Your Own Slip And Fall Accident?
In Florida personal injury lawsuits, the defense may attempt to argue that the plaintiff was partially–or even completely–responsible for their own injuries. This is known as comparative fault. And if the jury assigns even a small percentage of comparative fault to the plaintiff, that can limit the amount of damages that they ultimately receive…. Read More »
How Corporate Defense Lawyers Can Try And Confuse Victims In Personal Injury Cases
A basic principle of Florida slip-and-fall accident lawsuits is that the plaintiff must prove the defendant had “actual or constructive knowledge” of the hazard that caused the plaintiff’s accident. In plain language, if you slip on a puddle of water in a store aisle, you need to show the management of the store either… Read More »
What You Need To Know Before Suing A Florida Assisted Living Facility
Many elderly Florida residents elect to live in assisted living facilities (ALFs). These facilities are not as restrictive as nursing homes yet allow residents to access personal care and nursing services designed to meet their specific needs. These facilities also need to follow a number of state laws and guidelines, including the Florida Assisted… Read More »
