Category Archives: Slip and Fall Accidents
Randy Weber selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List!
Congratulations to Randy Weber of Pita Weber Del Prado for being selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List! Only 5% of lawyers achieve this prestigious recognition. Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional… Read More »
10 Common Locations for Slip & Fall Accidents in Miami
A slip and fall accident can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Slip and falls are some of the most unpredictable accidents, but it does not change the fact that property owners have a duty to warn visitors of dangers and risks and eliminate hazards to prevent these accidents. Nonetheless, there are locations… Read More »
Liability for Slip-And-Fall Accidents
One of the more common causes of injury in the United States is the “slip and fall.” Catching individuals unaware as they are walking, slip and fall injuries occur when an individual trips, stumbles, or slips, and falls, sustaining an injury. In some cases, such as when hiking and tripping on an exposed root,… Read More »
Who Is Responsible for a Slip and Fall that Was Caused by a Hidden Hazard?
Businesses in particular, and property owners generally, owe all visitors a duty of care to keep their premises free from hazards that could cause an injury. If this duty is breached, and a visitor is injured, the owner may be liable under premises liability law to pay compensation. The extent of the duty depends… Read More »
Restaurant Step-Up — Customer Fall Down PWD Obtains Substantial Six Figure Settlement
Frequently, the attorneys at PWD receive case referrals from fellow personal injury lawyers throughout Florida. Often, our attorneys are asked to take over cases when the insurance carrier has denied liability or is refusing to pay a fair settlement value. This was the case involving A.M. In August 2015, A.M. was entering a local… Read More »
Restaurant Step-Up — Customer Fall Down
Frequently, the attorneys at PWD receive case referrals from fellow personal injury lawyers throughout Florida. Often, our attorneys are asked to take over cases when the insurance carrier has denied liability or is refusing to pay a fair settlement value. This was the case involving A.M. In August 2015, A.M. was entering a… Read More »
Slip and Fall Cases Involving the Elderly
A fall at any age can result in catastrophic injuries to the victim, but the elderly are even more prone to experiencing life-altering harm. As the body shows the signs of long-term use, including loss of balance and muscle strength, falling becomes a major concern – not only because falls are apt to occur… Read More »
The Basics of Suing for a Slip and Fall Injury
Being out and about in the community, interacting with people, and frequenting local businesses encapsulates what most people see as being part of a society. But, this sociability brings with it the risk of experiencing a slip and fall injury while on someone else’s property. Most people likely know someone personally or through friends… Read More »
Understanding Slip and Fall Cases in the Florida Courts
You just spent an amazing day with your spouse, exploring history and art at a local museum. You are walking through the final exhibit when you lose footing on an area of uneven flooring and fall, breaking your leg and spraining your wrist. Not only is it a terrible way to end the day,… Read More »
