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Tampa Florida Slip and Fall Accident Attorneys
Strong advocacy when property owners fail to keep you safe in Florida
A slip and fall accident can happen while you’re shopping, visiting a professional office, walking through the neighborhood, or anywhere in Tampa. At MattLaw, our personal injury lawyers have more than 35 years of experience fighting for accident victims. Our Tampa slip and fall accident attorneys work with investigators and through the discovery process to show how your accident happened and who is responsible. We demand compensation for your financial and personal damages. Call us today to assert your right to compensation.
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- Why do slip and fall accidents happen in Tampa?
- Who is responsible for slip and fall accidents?
- What injuries do slip and fall accidents cause?
- What is the value of my Tampa slip and fall accident case?
- What should I do after a slip and fall accident in Tampa?
- Do you have a Tampa slip and fall accident lawyer near me?
Why do slip and fall accidents happen in Tampa?
Anyone can slip and fall. All property owners, no matter the type of business they do or the services they provide, have a duty to keep the people who use their property safe.
At MattLaw, we hold property owners liable when slip and fall accidents in Tampa happen due to any cause, including the following:
- Wet or slippery floors. Spills, rainwater, floors that have been recently cleaned, and leaks can all cause dangerous floors.
- Objects on the floor. Merchandise, cables, wires, and any object on the floor can cause a customer to trip and fall.
- Poor lighting. Inadequate lighting inside a property, outside the property, or in parking lots can make it difficult for customers and visitors to see.
- Failure to post warnings. Property owners have a duty to inform their customers about known defects, such as wet floors and elevators or escalators that aren’t working properly.
- Many other dangers include:
- Torn carpets
- Loose hand-railings
- Improper maintenance
- Leaky roofs
- Poorly maintained equipment
- Unlevel surfaces
- Ice, snow, or rainwater at entranceways and on sidewalks
Property owners should conduct routine inspections of their property to learn of any dangers. They should take immediate steps to repair those dangers.
Who is responsible for slip and fall accidents?
In Florida, every property owner has a duty to keep their property safe. Our Tampa slip and fall accident lawyers file claims against every type of property owner, including retail stores, restaurants, office buildings, hotels, motels, apartment complexes, community sites, and other property owners.
In addition to the property owners, tenants, landlords, parent companies, and other entities may be responsible for your slip and fall accident.
Generally, property owners owe a duty to anyone injured on their property based on the reason the person is on the property.
- The highest duty of care is owed to invitees. Invitees are people the property owner encourages to be on their property for the benefit of the property owner. Common examples include anyone who shops at a retail store, orders food at a restaurant or visits an entertainment venue. Invitees include people who make purchases and people who are also invited onto the property for social events.
- Licensees are visitors who have permission to be on the property owner’s premises but aren’t there to benefit the property owner. Property owners do need to protect licensees from known dangers but generally don’t have a duty to protect licensees from dangerous conditions the owner wasn’t aware of. Licensees include neighbors who walk on the property of other neighbors and people visiting a beach or a park.
- Generally, property owners don’t owe a duty of care to anyone who doesn’t have permission to be on their property. There are a few exceptions. Property owners can’t intentionally harm a trespasser – and that duty has certain limits, such as Florida’s “stand your ground” laws. Property owners do owe a duty of care to child trespassers to protect them from attractive nuisances such as swimming pools and trampolines.
Generally, nursing homes have a duty to keep their premises safe for their residents – because most residents have mobility difficulties.
What injuries do slip and fall accidents cause?
At MattLaw, we represent victims of slip and fall accidents who have any type of catastrophic, permanent, or serious injury. These injuries include:
- Traumatic brain injuries and any other type of head trauma
- Spinal cord damage, including paralysis
- Broken bones/fractures, including broken hips, arms, and legs
- Shoulder, neck, and back injuries
- Traumatic amputation
- Nerve, muscle, and tissue damage
- Tendon and ligament damage
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
What is the value of my Tampa slip and fall accident case?
At MattLaw, our personal injury lawyers work with your doctors and our own network of doctors (when necessary) to verify your injuries, examine what treatments you’ll need to improve and maintain your health, the cost of your medical care, and all the ways your injuries are affecting every way of your life every day of your life.
We demand compensation for all your damages to date and all your future damages (for the rest of your life), including your:
- Medical bills. These bills include emergency medical care, hospitalizations, surgeries, doctor visits, physical therapy, and all other types of therapy, medications, and assistive devices/technology.
- Lost income and benefits. This amount includes lost wages, lost earnings, lost insurance coverage, and other losses – for as long as you can’t work.
- Pain and suffering. This amount includes all your aches, pains, itches, and discomfort. It also includes all your anxiety, worries, stress, and depression.
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of consortium (enjoyment of marital relations)
- Loss of life’s pleasures
- Loss of bodily function
If a loved one dies due to a slip and fall accident, we file a wrongful death claim on behalf of the family members. Wrongful death damages include the funeral and burial costs, the loss of financial support your loved one would have provided, and the loss of personal support (love, guidance, companionship, and education) your loved one would have provided.
What should I do after a slip and fall accident in Tampa?
If you’ve been involved in a slip and fall accident, you should:
- Report the fall to the manager or the property owner
- If you or someone with you can – take pictures of the accident area and yourself. The pictures of you should show your bruises, bleeding, and all other observations of your injuries
- Seek immediate medical attention
- Contact our lawyers as soon as possible
Do you have a Tampa slip and fall accident lawyer near me?
MattLaw meets accident victims at our Tampa, Florida office located at 304 S Plant Ave., Tampa, FL 33606. We also have an office in St. Petersburg. If your injuries prevent you from coming to our office, we can make alternate arrangements to meet with you. We also speak with injury victims and families by phone and through online conferences.
We understand how worried you are. We’ve helped numerous clients like you. We are ready to answer your questions and guide you through the claims process.
Speak with our respected Tampa slip and fall accident lawyers today
Property owners have a duty to put your safety before their profits. At MattLaw, we hold the owners of property liable when they fail to keep you safe. We’ve helped many injury victims like you obtain strong recoveries. Call our Tampa personal injury lawyers or complete our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We handle slip and fall accident claims on a contingency fee basis.