Tag Archives: slip and fall
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When you are on someone else’s property, whether it’s a business, public park or private residence, the property owner has a duty to take reasonable steps to protect you from or notify you of any hazards that exist. Some of the most common types of injuries suffered in these circumstances stem from slip and fall… Read More »
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that trip- or slip-and-fall accidents continue to be particularly dangerous for seniors. The older we are the less agile we become and the more likely we are to suffer a fracture or other serious injury as a result of a fall. One third of all adults… Read More »
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Barbara Horn slipped and fell on the wet floors of a medical center in Lakeland. She suffered knee problems and underwent several surgical procedures, culminating in total knee replacements of both knees. Ms. Horn brought a premises liability claim against the medical center. The medical center did not dispute that it was responsible for the… Read More »