In our world today, safety is something we need to be especially vigilant about. From a slip and fall, to insufficient lighting, dog bite, and lack of security, your life can be turned upside down in a minute! If someone else’s negligence has caused you injury, you need the assistance of James P. Kelley, an Orlando personal injury attorney, to ensure you get the compensation you deserve. Studies show slip and falls account for over 1 million hospital emergency room visits.
After a Slip and Fall Accident Many of Our Clients Have Questions
While I was in the grocery store I slipped and fell. Who can be held responsible?
Generally, the person responsible for the condition of a commercial property where the incident took place is held responsible for any injuries sustained. The negligence could be that of the property owner, leasing party, maintenance company, or a third party could be held liable, such as a visitor or tenant.
What is considered negligent?
The Florida premises liability law states, “If a person slips and falls on a transitory foreign substance in a business establishment, the injured person must prove that the business establishment had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition and should have taken action to remedy it. Constructive knowledge may be proven by circumstantial evidence showing that: The dangerous condition existed for such a length of time that, in the exercise of ordinary care, the business establishment should have known of the condition; or The condition occurred with regularity and was therefore foreseeable.”
Do I have to hire an attorney for my trip and fall accident?
If you are a victim of someone else’s neglect, it is highly advisable to obtain the assistance of an attorney. Insurance companies are in the business of making money, they have techniques to minimize liability. The law office of James P. Kelley understands how the insurance company works and understand how to get the compensation you deserve after an injury.
If you are injured in any type of accident, first and foremost seek medical attention. Then call attorney James P. Kelley to schedule a free consultation.