Ask a Miami personal injury lawyer: Slip and fall claims

Accidents happen, but if you have been harmed as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may have basis to call a Miami personal injury lawyer. In future posts, we will explore what constitutes such a case, what actions must be taken after the initial injury and how liability is ultimately established under state law.

Today, we’ll review the most common type of personal injury lawsuit, known as the slip and fall case. This refers to an instance in which an individual suffers an injury after falling on someone else’s property.

According to Attorneys.com, the following impediments could be grounds for prosecution in a slip and fall case. Contact a Miami personal injury lawyer for further details.

• A foreign object obstructing a path that leads the plaintiff to injure himself
• A hole or uneven area on a path that causes the plaintiff to stumble
• A slippery surface that causes the plaintiff to slip.

Depending on the exact circumstances of your case, your Miami personal injury lawyer may be able to argue that the property owner or tenant responsible for the area where you were injured could be liable for damages and other costs. If you or someone you know has been harmed under these circumstances, contact a Miami personal injury lawyer today to discuss your options.

Scott A. Ferris, Esq. has more than 25 years of experience in this area, and is on on hand whenever you need him, and will give your case the personal attention it deserves, Contact him at 305-670-3330.