Slip and Fall Accident Tips

A fall down case or what is commonly referred to as a slip and fall accident occurs when a person falls through the fault or negligence of another.

These cases can occur as a result of a great number of situations, some of which may include:

Florida maintains certain principles that determine whether or not a property owner and/or tenant are liable. The status of the injured party may be important in determining liability.  Was the injured party a business customer, a social guest, or a trespasser?

A general statement that might cover most slip and fall cases is that the owner or person in charge of the property must exercise reasonable care in the maintenance of their property and has a duty to warn visitors of any dangerous or defective conditions that are known or should be known by them.

It is very important, if you have been injured in a fall, to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer at our firm to help.

Some basic tips to assist in documenting the negligence of the property owner, as well as your harms and losses, are the following:

• Get the names of all of the witnesses to your fall
• Get photographs of the fall site including the dangerous condition
• File a report about the fall.

As experienced injury lawyers, we might also hire a private investigator to uncover and develop the supporting evidence and testimony we believe is necessary to advance your claim.  This, of course, depends on the circumstances.

If you have received personal injuries in a slip and fall due to another's negligence, then contact an experienced lawyer at our law firm for a free and confidential evaluation of your accident injury claim.