Proving Fault in a Florida Slip and Fall Accident

Slip and fall accidents are no laughing matter and can lead to serious injuries. In a slip and fall accident, it can sometimes be difficult to determine who is at fault. The property owner is not always responsible for slip and fall and trip and fall injuries.

If you have been injured in a Florida slip and fall accident, first determine what caused your fall. Was there a bulging area of carpet, a broken tile or worn out stair that caused your fall? In a slip and fall case, one of the factors to consider is whether the property owner took action to prevent a hazard that could lead to a fall accident. A property owner is not necessarily liable any time there is a wet surface or object on the floor.

To have a successful slip and fall lawsuit against a property owner, you need to show one of the following:

• The property owner or one of their employees caused the dangerous surface.
• The property owner or one of their employees must have known about the hazard and did nothing about it.
• The property owner or one of their employees should have known about the dangerous condition, because a “reasonable” person taking care of the property would have been aware of it and taken action to remove the hazard.

In a Florida slip and fall case or trip and fall case, you need to take into account your own behavior. Did your carelessness contribute to the fall accident in any way? Some of the things to think about regarding your own conduct include your reason for being on the property and any distractions that may have taken your attention. Also, you need to evaluate whether a cautious person would have noticed the danger and whether there were any warnings about the hazard.

As you can imagine, Florida trip and fall accident and slip and fall accident cases can be complex. If you have been injured in a fall accident, you should contact a Florida slip and fall accident lawyer immediately. You may be able to recover monetary compensation for your injuries. Call the Law Offices of William K. Saron at (727) 345-4566 or (866) 836-4947 for a legal consultation.