Slip and Fall Accident and Injury Liability

Slip and Fall Accidents, fall under an area of law called premises liability. A slip and fall or trip and fall can occur because of negligent maintenance and/or repair of a premises or other unsafe conditions on the property.

Florida law requires landowners, business owners and homeowners to maintain their property in reasonably safe condition to prevent injury to those that lawfully visit the property. Although many people fall without suffering injury, a fall on a hard surface can result in very serious injuries such as broken bones, torn ligaments or cartilage or head injuries.

I have assisted many Orlando and Central Florida residents with slip and fall and trip and fall accident claims. I am committed to protecting the legal rights of each and every client while always striving to provide the highest standard of legal representation.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a slip and fall accident due to the negligence, carelessness, or recklessness of another, make sure your legal rights are protected by seeking the legal advice of an experienced Orlando attorney by contacting Scott D. Santos, P.A., by calling (321) 972-6340, or by using our online submission form.

A Slip and fall accident often occurs as a result of:

• Liquid substances left on a floor ;
• Slick floor surfaces caused by improper cleaning or polishing;
• Stairs or steps which are not built in accordance with the building code;
• Walkways which are too steep;
• Carpets or rugs which are not properly secured;
• Carpets or rugs which have snags, holes or other damage;
• Walkways, sidewalks, and parking areas which have potholes
• Lawn or grass areas which have significant holes or unsafe dips in the terrain;
• Any other unsafe condition which may cause one to slip, trip or fall, resulting in an injury.