Slip and Fall Accidents in Florida (Part B)

If a hazardous condition existed for a long period of time, the property owner is expected to have known about it and have made an attempt to correct the situation. In some cases, you may be able to indicate that a property owner violated a legal requirement such as a city or state building code.

For instance, if the owner of a supermarket fails to place clear markers-such as a set of orange safety cones-on a recently mopped or waxed floor and you walk through the area and fall, the owner of the supermarket would be considered liable for any incurred injuries. Your Ft. Lauderdale personal injury attorney will investigate the local and state ordinances pertaining to building codes as part of building your comprehensive personal injury claim.

Who is held liable in a slip and fall accident in Florida?

Determining liability is a crucial step when considering a personal injury claim after suffering serious injury in a slip and fall accident in Florida.

When it comes to slip and fall accident in Florida, negligence may be attributed to any of the following parties:

• the owner of the property;
• the business owner (or an employee) in the case of a commercial property; and/or
• any third parties that had a role in the upkeep or safety of the property.

 You will unlikely be able to prove negligence or liability if your slip and fall accident in Florida was caused by your own carelessness or if you were disobeying the law at the time of your accident.

For instance, if your slip and fall accident in Florida occurred while you were trespassing or acting recklessly, you will have a difficult time proving liability. Your Ft. Lauderdale personal injury attorney can examine the elements of your case to determine if your own actions are going to hinder your ability to recover damages in a Florida slip and fall accident claim.

Contacting a Ft. Lauderdale Personal Injury Attorney

If you have been seriously injured in a Florida slip and fall accident and you want to file a personal injury claim, contact Ellsley Sobol, P.L., to speak with an experienced Ft. Lauderdale personal injury attorney who can fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to schedule a no cost case review - 954-888-7720 or toll-free 888-258-6914.