Who is Responsible for Florida Slip and Fall Injuries?

Florida slip and fall (or trip and fall) injuries happen every day. More than 1 million people suffer a slip and fall injury each year in the US, and more than 17,000 people die from these injuries.

There are two main types of Florida slip and fall accidents:

1. Elevated falls - These occur when a person falls from one level down onto another. They can be as simple as tripping off a sidewalk into the road, or as complex as falling off scaffolding on a construction site.
   
2. Same-level falls - These occur when a person slips and falls onto ground at the same level they were standing on before.
   

These can occur, for example, in a wet supermarket aisle, or as the result of a tripping hazard in a department store.

When someone is injured in a Florida slip and fall accident, it can seem as though they were inattentive or clumsy. However, there is almost always another root cause that contributed to the fall. These factors are also almost always the responsibility of one of two additional parties:

1. Business owners - Business owners, whether they are a gas station or apartment building complex, have a responsibility to anyone who comes on their property. They must keep their places of business free of hazards, and mark anything that could be dangerous. If they are negligent in living up to this responsibility, they can be held liable for injuries that can result.
2. Homeowners - It’s not only business owners who can be held liable for Florida slip and fall accidents. Homeowners, if they fail to build features such as walkways and stairwells to code, can also be held responsible for any injuries that occur from slipping or tripping on their property.
   

If you or someone you care about has been injured after slipping or tripping and falling on someone else’s property, contact the Fort Lauderdale slip and fall attorneys at Chalik & Chalik today. Schedule a free consultation by calling toll free (888) 539-5297.