In public places, slip and fall accidents are common. Owners of stores, restaurants, malls, and other public spaces have a legal obligation to keep their establishments safe. In other words, businesses are required by law to protect their customers against accidents on their property. As a result, businesses must keep their facilities safe and notify the public of any hazardous situations.
It is a breach of that obligation to fail to keep a premises safe and to warn of dangerous situations. As a result, if a business fails to safeguard you from a slip and fall accident, you have a personal injury claim. Medical bills, lost pay, and pain and suffering are all covered by personal injury claims. If you are injured as a result of a slip and fall event, you should file a personal injury claim. For a free consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney, call us now.
Limitation of Liability in Slip and Fall Cases in Florida
The responsibility of a business for slip and fall accidents containing transitory foreign substances is limited under Florida law. A slip and fall claim must show that the business knew or should have known that a foreign substance was on the floor prior to the accident, according to Florida Statutes Section 768.0755. You can, however, argue that the company should have known about the unsafe state by demonstrating that it existed long enough to be noticed. Furthermore, you can demonstrate this by showing that the situation occurred on a frequent basis and was thus predictable. A leaking food cooler, for example, will leak again unless it is repaired. These evidentiary requirements make it more difficult to establish that a company has violated its duty of care. A knowledgeable and skilled personal injury attorney can assist you in meeting these standards.
If You’ve Been Involved in a Slip and Fall Accident, Here’s What You Should Do
If you are involved in a slip and fall accident, you must take specific steps to prove your claim. Call for assistance and alert store staff of your accident as soon as possible. They will conduct an investigation into your accident and compile a report. However, you should never sign any form that a store staff hands you. Also, pay attention to what they’re saying as they investigate the accident. Keep an eye out for comments from employees such as “why didn’t we get this cleaned up sooner?”
You should also investigate and photograph the location where you fell. Before they wipe up the material you slipped on, take close-up photos of it. This is a critical point. These photographs will be vital evidence in proving awareness or constructive knowledge, as required by Florida Statutes Section 768.0755. Inspect the area for any visible shopping cart tracks in the substance you slipped on as well. Make a list of any witnesses’ names and phone numbers. This also includes other customers who are in the same aisle or location as you, even if they did not see you fall. Above all, obtain medical attention for your injuries and call us to pursue your personal injury claim.
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