Why You Should Consider Filing a Florida Slip and Fall Claim

 

Everyone slips and falls once in a while, so we’re taught to think both that it’s not a big deal and that we’re always the one to blame. Sometimes, though, neither of these things is true.

 

Far from being a minor issue, slip and fall injuries are one of the top reasons that send Florida residents to the emergency room every year. Eight million

Can You Sue If You Slip and Fall in a Florida Bar on St. Paddy’s Day?

Slips and falls in Florida bars and nightclubs are rather common, especially over holidays like St. Patrick’s Day.

 

If you fall and get hurt, can you sue for compensation? In this post, we’ll detail situations where you can file a negligence claim against a nightclub or bar.

 

First, let’s look at some of the ways that a bar or nightclub’s negligence can lead to

Serious Injuries That Result from Florida Slip and Falls

 

“You’re really going to sue someone just because you slipped and fell down?”

 

Most people don’t really understand how serious slip and fall accidents can be. They think, “I’ve fallen down before. Sure, it didn’t feel great, but mostly I was just embarrassed. It’s nothing to go to court over.”

 

This attitude is perpetuated in popular culture by the media reporting on how

What Slip-Resistant Floors Could Mean for Florida Slip and Fall Cases

 

We’re all too familiar with those yellow caution signs warning us about wet and slippery floors, but what if we could eliminate slick surfaces – and those ever-present signs – for good?

 

Coral Springs resident Michael Williams, who founded Safestep Floors, Inc. just this year, has made a Canadian-invented slip-resistant treatment process for floors available to South Florida home and business owners.

 

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Where Do Slip and Falls Happen in Florida?

Falls cause over eight million emergency room visits annually, accounting for 21.3% of total visits to ERs. Of these, slips and falls account for 12% of total falls, representing the most common type of fall overall. These accidents can lead to serious injury or even death, resulting in high medical bills, missed work, and other financial concerns.

 

Many times, slip and falls occur due to

How to Win a Slip and Fall Case in Florida

Maybe you slipped in a puddle and broke a hip. Or you fell down stairs and hit your head. If your fall was caused by the negligence of another, you may be able to receive compensation for your damages.

 

Say, for example, that the “puddle” that caused you to slip and fall was wet paint on the ramp leading up to a restaurant. Whole situation