Representing Slip and Fall Victims in Florida
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident while you were on property belonging to someone else and that person or business was negligent by failing to provide appropriate protections to prevent harm and injury, you may be eligible for compensation for your medical bills, loss of earnings, and pain and suffering.
Confidential Slip and Fall Settlements
Heidi A. Hillyer, P.A. has successfully litigated accident cases involving slip and falls in Florida, including:
- A woman slipped and fell while walking in a city park on a fitness trail that was contaminated with thick algae and fractured her patella, requiring emergency surgery. Photo evidence showed that the fitness trail had not been properly maintained for an extended period of time.
- A young woman slipped and fell on defective concrete steps at her apartment complex and fractured her ankle, which led to complications requiring extended hospitalization. Inspection of the steps showed that the steps were neglected, improperly maintained, and lacked any slip protection.
- A woman missed a step and fell on both knees at the bottom of an improperly designed ramp while exiting a fast food establishment, resulting in arthroscopic and knee replacement surgery. Subsequent inspection by an engineer revealed that the ramp and step failed to meet minimum safety standards.
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
A property owner is responsible for repairing and maintaining defective conditions at the location. Slip and fall accidents commonly occur due to the following:
- Wet or slippery floors
- No warning signs
- Cracked or raised sidewalks
- Lack of adequate lighting
- Improperly designed steps or stairways
- Missing or defective handrails
Steps to Take Following a Slip and Fall Accident
If you have been injured in a slip, trip, or fall due to a hazardous or dangerous condition on someone else’s property, following these basic steps may help preserve your injury claim:
- If you are injured call 911 and accept medical treatment from EMS, and go to the emergency room if necessary.
- Take photographs of the area where you fell and the substance or thing that caused your fall.
- Note whether there was any attempt by employees to clean up the condition that caused your fall.
- Report the incident to the person in charge and request a copy of the incident report.
- Collect information and statements from witnesses who saw you fall or saw the condition of the area before or after your fall.
- Save the shoes and clothes you were wearing and do not wash or alter them in any way.
- Do not give any statements, sign any documents, or accept any settlement offers from anyone without first consulting with an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Hire An Experienced Florida Slip and Fall Attorney
Let our experienced team handle your slip and fall injury claim and obtain the justice you deserve. We represent the injured all throughout Florida. Call our office to schedule a free, no obligation consultation with an attorney at (407) 636-8300, or contact us online.