An infographic from the Florida Department of Health reports that 2,764 Floridians died from unintentional falls in 2014. Both the per-year death rate and hospitalization rate from unintentional falls increased every year between 2009 and 2014. Slip and fall injuries can be especially serious for Florida’s elderly population, but anyone may be seriously injured or killed in a slip and fall accident.
If you or your loved one was injured or killed because of a slip and fall accident, then you may have reason to bring a lawsuit. Call our team at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today at 1-800-747-3733 for a free consultation from a Clermont slip and fall injury lawyer.
Slip and Fall Accidents Can Cause Severe Injury
When you slip and fall, your body’s momentum can come crashing to the ground. If you are lucky, then you may catch yourself, but a slip and fall accident can lead to:
- Broken hands
- A broken forearm
- A sprained hand
- A sprained forearm
If you are not able to catch yourself with your arm, then even more severe injuries may result. These injuries could include:
- Fractured tailbone
- high risk among the elderly
- Fractured skull
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
These are just some of the injuries that may arise from a slip and fall accident, not the entire list of possible outcomes. If you or your loved one suffered one or more of these injuries, or an injury not listed here, call our team at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today at 1-800-747-3733 to speak about your case with a Clermont slip and fall injury lawyer at no cost.
Unsafe Premises Can Be a Liability for Slip and Fall Accidents
Those who are responsible for upkeep on a given property must be aware of possible slip and fall hazards and eliminate those hazards before an accident occurs. Some of the possible precursors for a slip and fall accident include:
- The presence of puddles or leaks
- Floors that are overly slick or made slick by liquid
- Flooring, such as rugs, that is not secured and might lead somebody to slip
- Stairs or other walking services that are not level
- An absence of handrails and other safety equipment meant to prevent falls
These or other hazards may have led to you or your loved one being injured in a slip and fall accident. If this is the case, then you may consult a law firm about seeking compensation for your losses with the help of a Clermont slip and fall injury lawyer.
Speak with a Member of Our Legal Team About Your Accident
A lawyer may be able to assist you in several ways, such as:
- Filing all paperwork necessary to start and complete your lawsuit
- Collecting evidence (e.g., photographs, videos, police reports) that may show you were the victim of negligence
- Calculating and requesting your losses
- Negotiating a settlement
- If no acceptable settlement arises, arguing your case in front of a jury
- Defending your rights
Call Our Team at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine Today
A slip and fall accident can impose financial strains, pain and suffering, and other losses on you and those who depend on you. Call our team at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today at 1-800-747-3733 for a free consultation regarding your eligibility to bring a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.
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