Fort Lauderdale Slip & Fall Lawyer
Slip & Fall Accidents in Fort Lauderdale
Slip and fall accidents generally occur due to dangerous conditions on another's property. These accidents occur with great regularity, with over one million Americans suffering slip and falls every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Slip and fall accidents fall under the broader category of "premises liability" cases, in which a person is injured on another's property due to negligence displayed by the property owner or manager. Negligent acts that can lead to a slip and fall accident include:
- A failure to adequately maintain the property and its facilities
- A failure to clean wet or slippery floors, or post warning signs indicating the hazard
- Items in hallways or on walking surfaces
- Uneven walking surfaces
- A failure in properly designing the layout of the property (leading to obstacles or areas that increase the likelihood of a fall)
At Weinstein, Scharf & Dubinsky, we are dedicated to defending the rights of those who have been injured due to another's carelessness or negligence. We have represented individuals in a number of premises liability cases, including those involving slip and fall accidents, and have successfully obtained high value settlements for many of those clients. We urge you to contact a Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyer at our firm if you have suffered a slip and fall, so that we can work towards securing a favorable resolution to your case.
Property Owner Liability
Owners or managers of property in our state have a duty to provide safe and hazard-free premises for visitors. When they do not, they can be held financially liable for any injuries or damage that occurs as a result of their negligence. It is important to have a lawyer who can isolate the relevant facts and evidence proving liability, and present those facts to an insurance company, or a court of law, in pursuing compensation for damages.
Contact a Fort Lauderdale slip & fall attorney if you have suffered a slip & fall accident on another's property.