Florida Slip and Fall Lawyers

Amanda Demanda Injury Lawyers is a trusted law firm in Florida for slip and fall cases. With years of experience, our team of dedicated attorneys ensures our clients receive the compensation they deserve to cover their injuries and other losses.

Through compassionate legal representation, Amanda Demanda Injury Lawyers aims to protect the rights of slip and fall victims. If you or a loved one are dealing with injuries due to a slip and fall accident, let us hear your story. We are standing by and ready to start working for you. We will build a strong case for your defense and will work on a contingency basis. This means we will only get paid after you win. Schedule an initial consultation today with our lawyers for negligence.

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents happen in an instant. One minute you are standing there, walking peacefully, and the next you are injured on the floor. These accidents are prevalent and may happen for a variety of reasons, causing injuries that range from minor scrapes and bruises to traumatic brain injuries and even death. Here are some of the most common reasons why these accidents tend to happen.

Wet or Uneven Floors

Many situations may lead to a slip and fall on a wet or uneven floor, such as:

• Loose flooring, mats or rugs
• Floors that have recently been polished or waxed
• Wet floors that have no warning signs
• Lack of non-skid flooring in areas that are generally wet
• Carpeting that bulges out, is torn or worn out
• Spills that are not cleaned up promptly
• Potholes in sidewalks or parking lots
• Grease or oil on the floor that does not get cleaned up and does not warn pedestrians about the issue

Property owners or managers have a duty to use reasonable care to address these matters to diminish the probability of anyone sustaining injuries due to a slip and fall. Among the actions that are available to them when these problems are present, corrective measures include:

• Mopping or drying out wet floors
• If cleaning is not possible at the time, make sure the area is well marked to warn passers-by
• Patching up holes or cracks on pavement
• Installing non-skid materials on floors wherever it is appropriate to do so
• Placing absorbing mats at the entrance to soak up excess moisture

Foreign Objects on Floors

Even if the floor is perfectly even and dry, people can still slip and fall on it when:

• There is trash or debris on the floor
• Cords are running across a walkway
• Poor lighting makes it impossible for pedestrians to see any hazard on the floor
• Staircases have uneven steps or loose handrails
• There are uneven transitions from one type of flooring to another

Inadequate Safety Procedures

Workplaces need to implement safety practices to reduce the risk for their staff and guests to be in a slip-and-fall accident. These safety practices are most important for people who work in industries such as construction, factories, hotels and hospitality, chefs and kitchen staff, and others.

Workers must receive proper training on the use of the equipment and tools they will be operating daily and must be provided with adequate protective equipment to minimize risks.

The Importance of Seeking Legal Representation After a Slip and Fall Accident

Slip and fall accidents are no joking matter. They can result in a complete change to your life now and in the future. You may be dealing with a traumatic brain injury, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and others. These injuries are generally accompanied by a pile of medical bills and other expenses that you have to figure out how to pay while being unable to return to work. You may not only be losing wages, but you may also have missed promotions at work, and have been denied a bonus, commissions, or other compensation that you now desperately need.

As if this scenario was not scary and worrisome enough, you may also be feeling anxious, and depressed, have PTSD, and emotional distress and your mental and psychological conditions may also require funds to be treated and resolved.

At Amanda Demanda, you will find attorneys who are experienced and qualified to handle your case. We will listen to your story with care and compassion and initiate an investigation into your accident. By gathering all the evidence available, we can build a strong case for your defense and fight to get you the maximum compensation possible. Call us today.