Hurt in a Slip & Fall? Take the Right Steps!What qualifies as a slip and fall accident in Florida?Aslip and fall or trip and fall accidentoccur when someone is injured due to slipping, tripping, or falling on someone else’s property because of dangerous conditions.How are slip and fall cases proved?Toprove a slip and fall or trip and fall casecertain elements typically need to be present. There must be a dangerous condition on the property, such as wet floors, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, loose carpeting or flooring or debris that cause the fall.Are owners liable for a slip and falls in their property?Depending on the circumstances, the landowner may be liable to the injured party. When the injury occurs to an invited guest to the property, negligence may occur when the property owner or the entity who has control over the property failed to address or correct the hazard. This could mean that the property owner knew about the danger, but did not fix it within a reasonable amount of time, or should’ve reasonably known about the hazard through the passage of time, or should have reasonably known about the hazard through the passage of time or regular inspections.The fall must have caused injury, such as broken bones, sprains, or head trauma. Medical documentation to support the claim is critical, including in surgeries, physical therapy, pain management treatment, prescription medications, and follow-up cre. It is important that the injured party follow the directions of their medical providers.While property owners owe a duty to invetees to correct dangerous conditions on their property and to warn invitees of such dangers, they do not owe the same duties to trespassers and certain other individuals who may not be invited onto their property.If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall or trip and fall accident, you should take steps to document the scene by taking pictures of the hazardous condition and any posted posted warning signs. Request copies of any documents you are asked to review or sign. Kepp all medical documentation sent to you. An experience lawyer can help you determine whether you may be entitled to be compensated for injuries you suffered. Contact and experience legal team to assist you in your time of need. Call NeJame Law at 407-500-0000