Category Archives: Slip Fall
How a Fort Myers Slip and Fall Accident Attorney Can Help You
About 80,000 people sustain injuries that require hospitalization during slip and fall accidents in Florida each year. More than 3,000 of these accidents occur in Lee County, FL, where Fort Myers is located. Touching base with a Fort Myers slip and fall accident attorney is one of the first things you should do in… Read More »
What Evidence Should You Document After a Slip and Fall Accident?
I’m Laurie Hannan Anton, an attorney with the Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro. After a slip and fall, crucial evidence includes clear photographs of the scene, emphasizing hazards like wet floors or uneven surfaces. Preserve the clothing and footwear worn during the incident, noting any damage, stains, or injuries. Request and keep an… Read More »
Can I Sue If I Slip and Fall in a Florida Hospital?
You typically go to the hospital seeking healing, not additional hurt. Unfortunately, even Florida hospitals can make mistakes, leading to dangerous slip-and-fall accidents that leave patients worse off than when they went into the healthcare facility. If you’ve taken a tumble in a Florida hospital, you may wonder if a lawsuit is possible. Can… Read More »
What Evidence Should I Collect After a Slip-and-Fall Accident?
You probably don’t expect to get injured in a slip-and-fall accident when you go to the grocery store, bank, or post office in Florida. What you do expect is for the property owner to put up warning signs steering you away from dangerous conditions. If they fail to do that, you may have a… Read More »
When Should I Consult a Lawyer for a Slip and Fall Injury?
One second, you were walking through a grocery store, taking a stroll outdoors, or maneuvering through a parking lot; the next, you slipped and fell on the floor. Slip and fall injuries can happen anywhere and can lead to life-altering injuries. You may be able to pursue financial compensation if you were injured in… Read More »
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip-and-fall accidents are common and can happen anywhere and anytime. The effects of slip-and-fall accidents can vary, but often, slip-and-fall accidents result in serious injuries that require immediate medical attention. The National Floor Safety Institute estimates that more than a million slip-and-fall accident victims visit the emergency room annually. Unfortunately, some slip-and-fall accidents can… Read More »
FAQs About Florida Slip And Fall Claims
Falls are among the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the U.S. Every year, millions of people are treated in hospital emergency rooms for fall injuries. Falls alone result in more than one million hospital ER visits. Fortunately, in Florida, if you suffer injuries in a slip and fall accident because of another party’s… Read More »
I Was Injured In A Florida Slip And Fall Accident. How Much Is My Case Worth?
Among the most common accidents in the U.S. are slip and fall accidents. Slip and fall injuries are also quite common. It is estimated that slip and fall accidents send over one million people in the U.S. to the emergency room. If you were injured after getting involved in a slip-and-fall accident in Florida… Read More »
Debunking Some Common Myths About Slip And Fall Injury Cases
Slip and fall accidents happen all the time. According to the NFSI, slip and fall accidents are to blame for over a million emergency room visits. A slip and fall accident can happen anywhere, but the result is usually the same. Often, victims of slip and fall accidents sustain severe injuries and significant damages…. Read More »
Crucial Things To Learn If You’ve Been In A Slip And Fall Accident
Slips and falls account for over a million hospital emergency room visits. If you sustained an injury in a slip and fall accident in Florida, there are a number of things you must understand. For example, you need to know the steps to take after such an accident. You also need to know about… Read More »
