West Palm Beach Accident Attorneys
Premises liability is the area of law which applies to most slip and fall accidents. Property and business owners have a legal duty to maintain a reasonably safe environment for customers, employees and guests, and that includes preventing foreseeable slip and fall accidents. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, our West Palm Beach accident attorneys can help you recover just compensation.
Slip and Fall Injuries
Slip and fall/trip and fall injuries can be very serious. They can even be permanently disabling or fatal. A relatively simple slip and fall can cause a serious or fatal brain injury. More complicated circumstances, such as slip and fall as a result of filthy conditions, can result in complicated injuries, such as life-threatening infections added to the physical trauma of the fall itself.
Examples of slip and fall injuries include:
- Brain injury
- Back and neck injuries
- Broken bones and fractures
- Spinal cord injury
- Soft tissue injuries
- Facial injuries
- Eye injuries and vision loss
- Infections and sepsis
- Chemical burns
Causes of Slip and Fall
Some common causes of preventable slip and fall accidents include:
- Liquid spills which are not cleaned up promptly
- Debris, and other messes which are not removed promptly
- Cleaning solution residue on floors
- Lack of warning signs for wet floors
- Slick mold overgrowth due to failure to maintain a clean environment
- Damaged flooring
- Slick flooring materials
- Loose or lumpy carpeting or rug
- Uneven flooring
- Uneven stairs
- Slick stairs
- Missing or damaged handrails
- Poor lighting
- Unmarked step up or step down
- Low obstacles, include open cabinet doors or drawers
- Cords in high traffic areas
- Broken, cracked, or uneven sidewalks
- Potholes in parking lots or parking garages
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, in West Palm Beach or anywhere in Florida, please call the Florida slip and fall accident claims attorneys at today at 877-567-7732.