Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. - Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall

    WEST PALM BEACH, FL, February 27, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. - Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall

It's a rare occasion to see ice in West Palm Beach. But that doesn't mean it'll never happen. So, there's a chance, albeit a small one, that you may someday be walking along in West Palm Beach, Florida and slip on the ice in front of someone's house, or place of business. However, it's far more likely that if you are going to slip and fall, or trip and fall, it will be at a place where some kind of construction is going on, or at the home of a negligent owner who leaves something in your way. The slip and fall, and trip and fall scenarios are endless. If it can be slipped on or tripped on, it will.

What to Do After You Fall
Sprains, strains, bumps and bruises are often the result of slip and fall accidents. So are cuts and scrapes and head injuries. Say you have slipped or tripped and fallen hard enough to need to see the doctor. If you have fallen over an uneven sidewalk, it is the responsibility of the home owner or building owner to have had the sidewalk fixed. Barring that, there should be a sign warning people to the danger.

It is entirely possible that the person who slips and falls may rack up medical bills, be out of work for a period of time, and suffer ongoing pain. When this occurs, it is in your best interest to contact an attorney who specializes in premises liability cases.

Proving that the owner did not show a reasonable amount of care with their property must be met. Showing the circumstances surrounding your fall, what the property is used for, the possible harm the unsafe area continues to hold, the prior knowledge the owner had of the dangers - or should have had - regarding their property, and myriad other factors are all taken into account. It is a good idea to speak to a lawyer in case your injuries don't surface right away. Head injuries can take weeks or even months to show.

It isn't too much to expect that people will maintain their property, both in and out of the home or business. If someone believes there may be even a chance that someone could slip or trip and get hurt, it is in society's best interest that they get it fixed.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident in the West Palm Beach, Florida area, please visit the website of the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A.

Website: http://www.800goldlaw.com

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