Slip and fall accidents are a common occurrence in many American cities, and the state of Florida is no exception. These accidents are caused mainly by potholes, broken pieces of concrete, uneven sidewalks, and damaged ramps.
According to a survey conducted by the United States Department of Transportation on 7,500 victims, nearly a quarter of the respondents said they had tripped on damaged or uneven sidewalks.
Considering how common these accidents are, you might be wondering what legal options you can pursue if you are seriously injured in one.
According to the law, slip and fall accidents in public spaces can be prosecuted legally as liability claims. Examples of liability claims include injuries from tripping on cracked concrete and uneven sidewalks, slipping on wet or slippery floors in supermarkets, or tripping and falling in the workplace.
Public establishments are required to ensure their premises are safe for all visitors. They can be liable for personal harm if someone suffers a slip and fall injury.
If you’ve been involved in a slip and fall accident in Florida, you can seek legal recourse by filing an injury claim. That said, there are certain limitations you need to be aware of. First, Florida, like other US states, has a specific window period during which an individual can file a personal injury claim against a municipality. Likewise, Florida sets a ceiling on the amount of compensation you can be awarded in a personal injury claim.
While you have a right to pursue legal options against a municipality following a slip and fall accident, local and federal authorities are required to enact measures to take proactive steps to protect citizens from such eventualities.
For this reason, it is crucial to understand the intricacies surrounding personal injury claims when seeking compensation for damages incurred due to accidental falls on walkways and other public spaces.
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