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Collect Compensation by Hiring A Florida Slip And Fall Attorney

Slip, trip and fall injuries in Florida account for many residents medical care. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has indicated that over one million Americans have suffered from a slip and fall injury.

Slip and fall cases are viewed as two different types. There is a same-level fall which is the most common and causes more injuries to people. A slip and fall injury can happen when a person is simply walking or hits a hard surface from the fall.

A same-level Broward County slip and fall injury can happen to someone who has injured themselves in a store, workplace, office center, apartment building, etc. If an accident occurs due to a hazardous condition on the premises, the owner of the property may be liable.

The second type of a slip and fall injury is an elevated fall. An elevated fall is when a person falls from a height of less than 10 feet. A person that has fallen from an elevated fall is more likely to be seriously injured.

Common Slip and Fall Injuries

The most common injuries include:

  • Bruises
  • Head injuries
  • Hip fractures
  • Spine injuries
  • Arm injuries
  • Ankle and foot injuries

A Florida slip and fall injury can also cause other serious injuries resulting in:

  • Incapacitation
  • Death
  • Head trauma
  • Long-term complications of injury
  • Paralysis

If a Broward County slip and fall injury occurs as the result of a hazardous condition on a property, damages may be collected. With the help of an experienced Broward County slip and fall premise liability attorney, you may have a case to collect compensation as a result of the accident.

Slippery Surface Falls

One of the most common slip and fall accidents that occur are from falling on a slippery or wet surface. When a person steps onto a wet surface there are two types of slips that can occur.

Types of Slips

  • The first type of slip can occur when the heel of a person’s forward foot steps onto the walking surface and the front foot slips forward, the person will fall backward.

  • The second type of slip can occur when the rear foot slips backward. This can apply force on the other foot to move forward causing a fall.

What ever type of fall you have, it can cause a serious injury. It is important that you observe your surroundings to see what caused you to fall. Take pictures of the site and talk to witnesses that may have seen it happen. Even take pictures of your injury.

With the information you gather after your slip and fall accident, it is important to contact a skilled premise liability lawyer. Your attorney will be able to review your case, go out to the site and talk to your witnesses.

To schedule a FREE consultation with a South Florida slip and fall attorney, contact the Law Offices of David Benenfeld at: 954-677-0155 to evaluate your case and help you get the compensation you deserve.

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