Common Places Slip and Fall Accidents Occur

Among the general population the elderly are often considered to be at the highest risk for slip and fall accidents due to a lack of balance and strength resulting from old age. However, a Purdue University study has found that young adults tend to fall more often than expected. Researchers asked 94 undergraduate college students...

A community center was cleared from liability in February for a slip and fall lawsuit filed by a Florida woman. She was seeking damages of $850,000. Mildred Golbois sued the Jewish Community Centers of South Broward Inc. (JCC) after an alleged fall in 2011. She claimed she slipped on spilled juice while sampling refreshments on...

Airports are crowded with passengers who are rushing to reach their plane on time, but in their haste, they may run the risk of slipping, falling and suffering an injury. They are frequently carrying heavy luggage, which only serves to compound the situation. In addition, the chaotic atmosphere of the airport may cause some passengers...

Slip-and-fall accidents are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries among the elderly. One in three adults aged 65 or over falls each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of these falls occur within the home or in close proximity to it. Many elderly people wish to remain...

Slip and fall accidents often lead to more than bruised egos. The National Safety Council reports that 8.9 million emergency room visits are made annually as a result of slip and fall accidents, which could involve injuries ranging from mild to catastrophic. In some cases, the injured party may be able to recover compensation from...

With a baby on board, pregnant women may find it more difficult to maintain balance and be surefooted. Pregnancy brings with it many bodily changes like a shift in the center of gravity, weight gain, a protruding belly, dizziness and loosening of ligaments. As a result, expectant mothers may be prone to falls. While there...

As Fort Myers personal injury attorneys, we have represented victims of premises liability accidents in Florida for a number of injuries. While head injuries can be some of the most serious injuries that victims of falls may suffer from, joint injuries are often the most common. Shoulder injuries from slip and fall accidents in South...

Tiger Woods is facing a slip-and-fall case filed by one of his former security guards, John Davis, who is also a retired police officer. While guarding Woods’ mansion in Jupiter Island, Florida on December 23, 2010, Davis slipped and fell on a marble walkway. As a result of the fall, Davis, who resides in Miami,...

When accepting visitors onto the premises, property owners are held to a high duty of care to ensure that guests and visitors are not injured by hazardous conditions. For example, let’s say that a small child spilled their drink in a grocery store. The store should have workers continuously monitoring the premises to quickly address...

A slip and fall accident can cause serious injuries that affect your ability to work, move, and enjoy life as you did before. When you suffer harm because a property owner, business manager, or tenant failed to keep their premises safe, you have the right to seek compensation for your losses. Understanding what damages you...

Filing a slip and fall lawsuit helps you hold a property owner or business manager responsible for the injuries you suffered. When dangerous conditions cause harm, you have the right to pursue compensation through the court system. The legal process begins when you file a formal complaint against the person or business responsible for maintaining...

You can suffer severe injuries from a slip and fall in a Publix Supermarket. A broken hip or fractured skull may hospitalize you for weeks or months, straining you both physically and financially. If the insurance company is not negotiating in good faith for a fair settlement, seeking legal action against the grocery store may...