West Palm Beach Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer

Slip and fall accidents occur frequently and often cause serious injury to the victim. Sadly, many slip and fall accidents could have been prevented. When that is the case, the victim of a slip and fall accident may be entitled to compensation from an at-fault party. Usually, when the negligence or wrongful conduct of another party causes or contributes to a slip and fall accident, the at-fault party is the owner or occupier of the property where the accident occurred. If you or a loved one were injured in a West Palm Beach slip and fall accident, you may have the right to receive compensation for the injuries you’ve suffered.

Slip and fall accidents can leave the victim with life-changing physical injuries as well as financial hardship and emotional trauma. In fact, falls are the leading cause of hospital emergency room visits with slip and fall injuries accounting for over 12 percent of all fall-related visits. When a victim’s injuries were the result of negligent or wrongful conduct on the part of another party (or parties), the law provides a mechanism by which the at-fault party can be held accountable, and the victim compensated. If you were injured or lost a loved one in a slip and fall accident, let a West Palm Beach slip and fall accident lawyer at Demand the Limits help you recover compensation for all your injuries. We have the experience, resources, and skills necessary to aggressively investigate, advocate, and litigate on your behalf. Contact us today by calling (561) 600-3555 or contact us online to schedule your free case evaluation.

How Do West Palm Beach Slip and Fall Accidents Happen?

While you can trip over your own feet and injure yourself in a true slip and fall accident, slip and fall injuries are more frequently the results of a hazard in your pathway that causes or contributes to your fall. Some of the most common slip and fall accident scenarios include:

• Uneven surfaces. Warped wood floors, cracked cement floors, or chipped tiles floors all create an uneven surface that becomes a hazard to anyone walking on the floor.
• Liquid spills. Liquid spilled on a floor that is not quickly cleaned up creates a severe slipping hazard.
• Water, hail, and ice. While West Palm Beach doesn’t see much ice, there is certainly enough water and even hail from the occasional hailstorm. Hazardous conditions exist when water or hail is not removed in a timely manner.
• Improperly installed or maintained mats, rugs, or carpeting. Floors and flooring materials contribute directly to more than two million fall injuries each year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
• Inadequate or non-operational lighting. If visitors must navigate an area of the premises that lacks sufficient operational lighting, trips, slips, and falls, and more likely to happen.
• Exposed wiring and building materials. If electrical wiring and extension cords are not properly secured, they present a tripping hazard. The same applies to building materials left loose on the premises.
• Handrails and stairs. When stairs and/or handrails were improperly installed or have not been adequately maintained, they present a slip and fall hazard to everyone who uses the stairs.
• Aisle obstructions. Anything that obstructs the aisles of a retail establishment creates a tripping hazard. Boxes that are being unloaded are a common example of an aisle obstruction.
• Code violations. Local, state, and federal building codes and safety standards apply to commercial businesses, including restaurants, hotels, and retail stores. A violation of an applicable safety code is often a good indication that there were hazardous conditions on the premises.

What Are Some Common Slip and Fall Accident Injuries?

The victim of a slip and fall accident can suffer serious, life-altering injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury. A slip and fall victim may also face financial hardship if his/her injuries limit the ability to work. In fact, slip and fall injuries are the primary cause of lost days of work. While every victim experiences a unique combination of physical injuries, psychological trauma, and financial difficulty, some common slip and fall injuries include:

• Fractured and broken bones
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI).
• Lacerations
• Spinal cord injuries
• Soft tissue injuries
• Internal organ damage
• Disfigurement and scarring
• Depression and anxiety

Who Is Legally Liable for Injuries in a West Palm Beach Slip and Fall Accident?

When a slip and fall accident occurs on the property of another person, the owner or occupier of the property may be legally liable for injuries sustained in the accident under the legal theory of “premises liability.” Premises liability imposes a duty of care on the owner/occupier of the property. The extent of that duty of care depends on the status of the visitor. Unless the visitor is a trespasser, the owner/occupier has a duty to keep the premises free from hazards that might injure a visitor to the property. If the visitor is classified as a “public invitee,” the duty of care is higher. A visitor is a public invitee when the owner/occupier stands to gain financially from the visitor, such as at a restaurant, hotel, or amusement park. In that case, the owner is held to the highest duty of care under the law and can be held legally liable for injuries that occur because of hazardous conditions that the owner should have known about as well as those that were known.

Am I Entitled to Compensation for My West Palm Beach Slip and Fall Accident?

If you were injured in a West Palm Beach slip and fall accident you may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages to compensate you for your injuries. Economic damages cover things such as doctor and hospital bills, the value of lost income or wages, and the cost of rehabilitation and specialized equipment.

Non-economic damages are intended to compensate you for the subjective injuries you suffered, such as pain and suffering, disfigurement and scarring, and mental anguish and anxiety.

If you are a surviving parent or child of someone who was fatally injured in a West Palm Beach slip and fall accident you may also be entitled to compensation in a Florida wrongful death lawsuit.

Get Help from an Experienced West Palm Beach Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one were injured in a West Palm Beach slip and fall accident, or you are the surviving family member of someone who was fatally injured in one, you may have legal options that could provide compensation to you for your injuries or loss. An experienced West Palm Beach slip and fall accident lawyer at Demand the Limits can help ensure that the responsible party (or parties) is held accountable for your injuries or loss. Having an experienced West Palm Beach slip and fall accident lawyer on your side is the key to:

• Locating proper medical care.
• Identifying the negligent or wrongful party (or parties).
• Investigating the accident and proving fault.
• Negotiating a favorable out of court settlement when possible.
• Litigating your case in court when a settlement is not forthcoming.

At Demand the Limits, our experienced West Palm Beach personal injury accident lawyers have extensive experience with slip and fall accident cases. We fight hard to defend the legal rights of all West Palm Beach injury victims. Call (561) 600-3555 or contact us online to schedule your free case evaluation. Don’t delay – the sooner you have an attorney fighting for you, the better protected your legal rights will be.