Florida Slip and Fall Attorney

Who Can a Slip and Fall Accident Attorney Sue on Your Behalf?

Examples of parties who may be held liable for slip and fall accident injuries under premises liability law in Florida can include:

• Management companies, construction companies, and building inspectors
• Retailers and business owners
• Hotels and other property owners that allow guests
• Homeowners and their insurance companies, as well as private residential facilities like nursing homes
• Government agencies if they fail to maintain, fix, or warn of dangerous public pedestrian areas

Who is liable in a slip and fall case depends largely on where the accident takes place. You may be able to sue an individual person such as a property manager, or a business corporation as a whole. More than one party might be responsible based on the circumstances.

An experienced Florida slip and fall accident lawyer can fully investigate your case, and help determine which parties can be held liable for your injuries. This is work we do entirely on your behalf, while you are left to heal in peace.

Slip and fall accidents can cause severe injuries and lead to disability. You only have one chance to secure a settlement or verdict amount to support your needs after suffering an injury, so your lawyer’s experience matters. At Osborne & Francis, our slip and fall accident attorneys have an extensive track record of success. Reach out to us at (561) 293-2600 as soon as possible.

What Kind of Injuries Can a Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer Handle?

Some of the most common injuries a Florida slip and fall lawyer can help you file a claim over include:

• Head injuries and concussions: Severe head injuries can result in traumatic brain injuries, causing life-threatening hematomas, cerebral hemorrhages, and permanent brain damage.
• Neck or spinal injuries: Neck and spinal injuries are usually severe. Whenever the spinal cord is damaged, it affects communication between the brain and the rest of the body. This may result in lost mobility, reduced mobility, or nerve damage.
• Hip and shoulder dislocation: Large joint dislocations can be very serious. Hip dislocations, especially in the elderly, can result in chronic pain or an inability to walk. Shoulder dislocations can also tear ligaments and tendons. Dislocations often cause severe pain.
• Broken bones: Hip, wrist, knee, and ankle bones are the most common types of broken bones. As a person ages, the likelihood of breaking bones increases. In fact, 25% of fall-related deaths occur due to hip fractures alone. 
• Soft tissue injuries and lacerations: Sprains and tears in the tendons and ligaments are common soft tissue injuries. Symptoms can limit mobility for days or weeks, and cause other injuries as people limp or otherwise compensate for the pain during movements. External lacerations like cuts or scraps can also cause disfigurement or lead to opportunistic infections. 

Establishing the extent of your injuries through medical documentation is important to the success of your case. 

As experienced medical malpractice injury attorneys, the lawyers at Osborne & Francis know how to thoroughly read and investigate medical records. This allows us to describe the extent of the injuries and how they may impede your future without therapeutic support. We use that information to build a case for a substantial settlement that will cover those therapy and care needs.