Slip and Fall Questions
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, and Port St. Lucie, Florida
What law covers slip and fall accidents?
Premises liability law covers slip and fall incidents that occur on both residential and commercial properties. According to Florida premises liability law, the property owner is legally responsible for injuries and accidents, such slip and fall, equipment use or other injuries occurring on their property or resulting from another’s actions or negligence, such as inadequate security. A skilled Florida slip and fall attorney like Craig Goldenfarb will build your claim to obtain fair compensation for your injuries, expenses, and personal property damages.
Am I entitled to compensation for my slip and fall accident?
If you were injured in a fall on someone else’s property, you may be eligible for compensation, particularly if the property owner did not maintain the premises in a way that ensured your safety.
What causes slip and fall accidents?
Many unsafe conditions cause millions of slip and fall accidents, including:
- Slick or wet surfaces caused by oil, ice, etc.
- Cluttered walkways or walkways with negligently placed items
- Merchandise falling from overhead and striking a person
- Inadequate railings or irregular steps that cause trips and falls
- Uneven or poorly maintained sidewalks
- Holes in the ground, such as exposed manholes
What is meant by “legal status’ in a slip and fall case?
Your legal status as a visitor to the property falls under one of four types:
- Invitee
- Social guest
- Licensee
- Trespasser
Of these four, only the trespasser—a person who is not invited onto the property or is not expected to be present at the property—will likely be unsuccessful in filing a claim for premises liability.
What if the property owner claims reasonable safety precautions were taken?
Whether the property owner reasonably provided for your safety is a good question. Did the owner clean up obstacles and hazards to ensure your safety? Were you warned about potential hazards that existed so you could avoid those? Did the owner know about a hazard but failed to correct it to ensure your safety? These are important questions that, when combined with local ordinances, building codes, store policies and procedures and comparative negligence, create the basis for your slip and fall claim.
How can I get help for my slip and fall case?
Your slip and fall claim must be filed as soon as possible to protect and preserve crucial evidence and meet the Florida statute of limitations. The Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb in West Palm Beach, Florida work hard to comprehensively understand your case and aggressively pursue your rights based on more than a decade of personal injury experience. Please contact Craig Goldenfarb to schedule your free initial consultation.
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