Brandon Florida Slip and Fall Lawyers
We have all slipped or tripped and fallen in our lifetimes. As children we put a bandage on our wounds and went back out to play. No big deal, right? But sometimes it's a little more complicated. Negligence by others can sometimes lead to serious injuries. In that case you would need the services of Brandon Slip and Fall Attorneys.
For example, a property owner has a hole on their property that is very hard to see. The property owner hasn't done anything to repair the hole or make sure people can see it. You fall in the hole and break your leg. You aren't able to go to work for two weeks as a result of the fall. The court would probably determine fault on the part of the property owner.
How Do I Know if I Have a Slip and Fall Case or Need an Attorney?
Many people are injured every year in slip and fall cases. Sometimes it is caused by negligence but often it is not. If you have been injured by a slip or fall, ask yourself the following questions about your responsibility:
- Could you have been more careful?
- Were you being silly, running or playing, which led to your slip or fall?
- Did you ignore warnings that the area could be dangerous?
- Did you have a legitimate reason for being in that area?
Questions about owner liability:
- Could the accident have been prevented?
- Does what you tripped over serve a useful purpose?
- Could what you tripped over have been marked more clearly to increase safety?
- Did poor or broken lighting contribute to the accident?
- Does the owner have a regular maintenance routine?
Accidents can happen for a variety of reasons. If you think you have a legitimate slip and fall case, call the attorneys with the Wells Law Group for a free case evaluation.
We cover many areas of Florida including Gainesville in Alachua County, St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Panama City in Bay County, Tallahassee in Leon County, and Hudson, New Port Richey and Trinity in Pasco County. See Service Areas for complete coverage.
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