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Banana Slip and Fall Cases Are The Real Deal

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Banana Peel Slip and Fall Cases are the Real Deal

If you’ve read comic books or seen cartoon shows, you’ve probably seen a character in one of these farces slip and fall on a banana peel. The reality is that this actually does happen, resulting in some serious injuries.

Personal injury lawsuits, though easily lampooned, are no laughing matter. Negligent business and property owners often leave hazards lying around their store. These can be a banana peel but also a piece of clothing fallen off the rack, a puddle from the rain, or a stray toy on the stairs.

When you or a loved one slips on one of these hazards, and falls to the ground or even down the stairs, serious injuries can occur. Florida slip and fall accidents can result in:

  • Bruises or cuts
  • Broken bones
  • Dislocations or sprains
  • Back or neck injuries
  • Head injuries
  • Loss of life

If you or a family member has been injured as the result of someone else’s negligence, whether it was a store manager or apartment building owner, they are entitled to make things right. In fact, you may be able to earn financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing care, missed time at work and much more.

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Among the general population the elderly are often considered to be at the highest risk for slip and fall accidents due to a lack of balance and strength resulting from old age. However, a Purdue University study has found that young adults tend to fall more often than expected. Researchers asked 94 undergraduate college students...

Couple Files Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit Against Florida Resort

A couple from Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, sued an upscale resort in Key West, Florida, for premises negligence. They are seeking damages in excess of $500,000. The wife claimed she sustained permanent, life-changing injuries after a slip-and-fall accident at the resort in 2013. The lawsuit was filed against Casa Marina Resort, Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Worldwide...

Investor pays Hefty Price for Failing to Answer Slip and Fall Lawsuit

The Florida Supreme Court on March 17 sided with the plaintiff in reinstating a default judgement and jury award of around $1.1 million against a real estate investor who did not respond to a slip and fall lawsuit in a timely manner. Anamaria Santiago sued Mauna Loa Investments, LLC, in February 2010. She leased a...

Rapper Rick Ross Sued for Slip-and-Fall Accident in Miami Gardens Home

Rapper Rick Ross and his mother are co-defendants in a slip-and-fall lawsuit that was filed for an accident that allegedly occurred in her home in Miami Gardens, Florida. The plaintiff filed the lawsuit in a Broward County court. He claimed he suffered tremendous pain after tripping on the rail of an iron gate while visiting...

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Palm Beach County Fire Rescue said 87 percent of the 911 calls they received in 2015 were regarding medical emergencies. Palm Beach County plans health fairs to reduce slip and fall accidents

In an effort to tackle the large number of slip and fall accidents reported in Palm Beach County, Florida, officials announced three senior health fairs in January. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue said 87 percent of the 911 calls they received in 2015 were regarding medical emergencies. The most common calls they responded to involved...

Slip and fall accidents often lead to more than bruised egos. Facts About Common Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents often lead to more than bruised egos. The National Safety Council reports that 8.9 million emergency room visits are made annually as a result of slip and fall accidents, which could involve injuries ranging from mild to catastrophic. In some cases, the injured party may be able to recover compensation from...

First, document your slip-and-fall accident. Documenting Your Slip-and-Fall Accident

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With a baby on board, pregnant women may find it more difficult to maintain balance and be surefooted. How pregnant women can stay safe from slip and fall accidents

With a baby on board, pregnant women may find it more difficult to maintain balance and be surefooted. Pregnancy brings with it many bodily changes like a shift in the center of gravity, weight gain, a protruding belly, dizziness and loosening of ligaments. As a result, expectant mothers may be prone to falls. While there...

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Often, Florida cities and municipalities are held responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of sidewalks and could, therefore, be liable for injuries and losses suffered by a victim in a slip and fall accident on a public sidewalk. If the public sidewalk is owned by a condo or homeowner association, then they would have the...

Why Slip and Fall Accidents Typically Signal Negligence

When accepting visitors onto the premises, property owners are held to a high duty of care to ensure that guests and visitors are not injured by hazardous conditions. For example, let’s say that a small child spilled their drink in a grocery store. The store should have workers continuously monitoring the premises to quickly address...

Is Pain and Suffering Separate from Medical Bills?

The cost of your medical bills and the financial value of your pain and suffering are two separate parts of an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. If you are injured in a car crash, trip and fall accident, or any other type of accident, you can collect compensation from the person responsible for the...

Can I Sue a Cruise Ship If I’m Injured From a Fall? Can I Sue a Cruise Ship If I’m Injured From a Fall?

You can sue a cruise ship if you’re injured in a fall onboard. When there is a fall hazard—something that causes a slip or trip—and you suffer injuries, the cruise company might be legally responsible. They must provide a safe environment for passengers and workers alike.  If you fell on a cruise, you will want...