When do “Trip and Falls” happen?
Trip and fall accidents occur when uneven surfaces or objects in a path cause someone to stumble and fall.
What causes “Trip and Falls”?
Some of the most common causes of trip and falls are potholes, broken sidewalks, cracked pavement, uneven floors, damaged stairs, uneven concrete slabs, and broken tiles. Other tripping hazards include thick rugs, carpeting that is not flush or is bunched, and even poor lighting.
Who is responsible when someone trips and falls?
Property owners, home owners, building or store managers, and landlords have the responsibility to take reasonable care to ensure that their property is safe for customers, tenants or visitors. Thus, the landlord, property owner, or manager should conduct routine inspections and make maintenance a priority, ensuring that the property is free of any hazards. If there is a dangerous condition that can’t be immediately fixed, it’s the responsibility of the landlord, owner, or manager to post proper signage alerting all tenants, customers or visitors.
Whether the property is a restaurant, grocery store, office building, public park, or convenience store, premises liability law holds. The law states that the property owner may be held liable for any injuries sustained by individuals while on their property if the owner does not exercise reasonable care in keeping the premises free from hazardous conditions.
If the owner, landlord, or manager is negligent and fails to keep the property free of hazardous conditions, they can be liable for any injuries that an individual suffers while on the property. Common injuries from a trip and falls accident include neck, back and extremity injuries such as ankle, knee, elbow and wrists, and in some extreme cases brain injuries may occur.
What should you do if you or a loved one is injured in a trip and fall accident?
If you are injured in a trip and fall accident, call 9-1-1 first for medical help if necessary. Then, if possible, take pictures of the accident site and jot down notes about what happened as well as the exact location, date and time. This will be very helpful to build a case.
Next, contact a reputable personal injury attorney with experience handling trip and fall cases.
If the property owner or manager is found to be negligent, the injured individual may receive fair compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, physical disability, or lost income that was a result of the trip and fall accident.
Since 1990, Goldman & Daszkal, P.A. has provided reputable legal representation to people throughout the state of Florida. The firm has helped thousands of individuals recover compensation from motor vehicle and boating accidents, slip and fall accidents, product defect and liability cases, pharmacy errors, and negligent security cases to cover medical expenses, pay bills, take care of their families, and return to work. Goldman & Daszkal, P.A. can help you get the relief you need to start living your life again after a serious injury. For a free and confidential consultation, contact Goldman & Daszkal, P.A., at (954) 428-9333.