Slip and Fall Injuries

A surprising number of people suffer serious and even fatal injuries from slip and fall accidents. A slip and fall injury may occur at a personal residence, at a store or business or on a public sidewalk or street. Falls are the leading cause of injuries requiring visits to hospital emergency rooms for people of many ages. A fall injury may require a lengthy recovery and months of missed work.

If you or a family member has been injured in a slip and fall accident, you need to know whether a property owner can be held responsible for your injury and medical bills. Talk to a caring Florida premises liability lawyer about your legal rights. I am attorney Philip DeBerard. I have more than three decades of experience helping individuals and families recover from serious injuries caused by the negligence of others, including slip and fall accidents. The law firm of Philip DeBerard, Injury Attorney, focuses on helping victims of personal injuries such as slip and falls in South Florida and the Treasure Coast.

If you or a family member has been seriously injured in a slip and fall accident, call (877) 536-1911 to speak with a respected South Florida slip and fall injury attorney, or fill out our online contact form.

Why You Need an Experienced Premises Liability Lawyer After a Fall

Generally speaking, Florida homeowners and businesses are responsible for injuries suffered by visitors to their property. They have a duty to maintain property so it is reasonably free of hazards. This area of law is known as premises liability. If a visitor slips and falls on a broken step or a slick spot caused by a spill, the property owner may be legally responsible if they knew about the hazard and failed to fix it or failed to warn visitors.  Businesses have to meet a higher standard of inspecting and maintaining property to keep the premises free of hazards for customers who come to do business.

Falls are the leading cause of injuries requiring visits to hospital emergency rooms and ERs for people of all ages.  More than 9.6 million people went to emergency rooms for fall injuries —a fifth of all injuries treated by emergency rooms. Falls, particularly falls from heights, can cause head injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, spinal injuries, shoulder and arm injuries, broken bones and fractures.

Seniors are particularly prone to suffering serious injuries in falls. Florida has a large population of seniors who have retired to the Sunshine State or who spend winter months on the Treasure Coast in communities such as Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Jupiter, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and Vero Beach. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among adults 73 years and older and the second leading cause of deaths among seniors age 60 to 72, according to the National Safety Council. More than 1.8 million older adults had fall injuries that resulted in emergency room visits.

Responsibility for a slip and fall injury depends on the specifics of the accident and the role of the injured person. Was the injured person a business customer, an invited guest or an uninvited trespasser? Their role affects their legal rights to recovery in a slip and fall accident. If the injured person acted carelessly in not avoiding the hazard, the property owner may not be legally responsible.

Contact a Knowledgeable South Florida Slip and Fall Attorney

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, it’s important to talk to a knowledgeable South Florida premises liability lawyer. I am attorney Philip DeBerard. For more than three decades, I have focused my legal practice on representing victims of slip and falls and serious accidents caused by the negligence of others. My legal skill has received the highest AV preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the most recognized national legal directory.

I take pride in leading a team of hard-working attorneys, paralegals and staff who provide caring, one-on-one service to clients across South Florida and the Treasure Coast. The law firm of Philip DeBerard, Injury Attorney, will evaluate your slip and fall case at no charge and offer guidance. If we go to work for you, we will not charge any attorney fee unless we secure compensation for you. We represent victims of premises liability accidents and slip and fall injuries in Stuart, Okeechobee, Port St. Lucie,  Fort Pierce, Jupiter, Palm Beach and Vero Beach.

Call (877) 536-1911 to speak with a respected Florida premises liability attorney, or fill out our online contact form.