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.
A woman in Winter Springs, Florida, was awarded $366,000 in a lawsuit against the city of Orlando after she suffered serious injuries in a slip-and-fall accident. Mary Ann Schwabe, 66, tripped over a curb when returning home from an Orlando Magic basketball game on Nov. 12, 2010. She was walking back to her car with...
A Florida judge has filed a lawsuit against Palm Beach County, Florida, for its failure to maintain a downtown parking garage where he had a slip-and-fall accident, leading to a serious injury to his right knee. Palm Beach County Judge Peter Evans filed the slip-and-fall suit in June in Palm Beach County Circuit Court, saying...
Although every parent wants to protect their child from harm, falling down is a natural part of life for active kids while growing up. However, children can also be vulnerable to slip-and-fall accidents that can result in serious injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the most common cause of...
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...
What Should You Do After a Slip and Fall in Ft Lauderdale?
What Should You Do After a Slip and Fall in Ft Lauderdale? A slip and fall accident can happen in seconds, but the steps you take immediately afterward can determine whether you receive fair compensation for your injuries. Whether you’ve fallen at a grocery store, restaurant, hotel, or shopping mall in Ft Lauderdale, knowing what...

Fall accidents send roughly 8.9 million people to the emergency room each year, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). As one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries, it’s important for everyone to know where the dangers lie and take the simple yet necessary precautions to prevent injuries. Common Places for Slip and Fall...

Understanding Your Rights After a Slip and Fall Attorney in Plantation Can Help Yes, proving property owner negligence is essential for recovering compensation in Plantation slip and fall cases. If you’ve suffered a fall in a grocery store, restaurant, or hotel, you’re facing medical bills and missed work. Florida law requires injured victims to demonstrate...

Why Sweep Logs Matter After a Slip and Fall in Restaurant Incidents Key Takeaways: Sweep logs document whether and when a business inspected its premises and are crucial evidence in Ft Lauderdale restaurant fall claims. Under Florida Statute § 768.0755, you must prove the restaurant had actual or constructive knowledge of a dangerous condition. Acting...

A slip and fall is not a personal injury, but it is a type of personal injury case. If you were injured in a slip and fall accident as the result of negligence, your slip and fall injuries may be eligible for a personal injury claim. A law representative can assess your case to determine...

If you slipped, fell, and got hurt, you might be wondering if you have a valid personal injury claim and the right to pursue fair compensation. In many slip and fall cases, it comes down to whether a property owner knew (or should have known) about a dangerous condition and didn’t fix it in a...

If you or a loved one was injured when you fell in a dollar store, you can recover damages for your injuries and related expenses. Recovering those damages means filing an insurance claim. You must prove your fall was caused by negligence and then negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance company. If you cannot...

What you do after a fall in a supermarket may affect your legal options, if the fall was the result of another’s negligence. The most important things to do after you slip and fall in a South Florida supermarket are to check yourself for injuries and protect a potential claim by reporting your accident. Protect...

