FLORIDA SLIP AND FALL ATTORNEY G. ALAN TRIPP, JR. | TRIPP LAW FIRM | SEMINOLE, FLORIDA

In 1999, over one million people suffered a slip, trip or falling injury, and over 17,000 Americans died as a result. Of the estimated 3.8 million disabling injuries each year in the work force,15 percent are due to slips, trips, or falls, which account for 12 to 15 percent of all Workers' Compensation costs. About 5,100 workers died from a fall in 1999.

The average direct cost for one disabling injury now approaches $28,000. Conservative estimates of indirect costs are significantly higher at $46,000. In the case of a death on the job, the average cost has recently been estimated at $940,000. Add to these the personal and family costs and trauma, and it is evident that slips, trips and falls should be avoided.

A thorough analysis of falls in Florida agriculture was conducted in 1991, based on an analysis of Workers' Compensation records. Falls accounted for nearly 25 percent of all serious disabling work injuries: 17 percent were elevated falls, 8 percent were same-level falls. Elevated falls accounted for 26 percent of the injuries in fruit and vegetable production occupations. Same-level falls accounted for 12 percent in both livestock and horticultural production occupations.

In addition, 32 percent of all elevated falls in Florida agriculture were from ladders, while 25 percent were from vehicles and other mobile equipment. Same-level falls were on walking or working surfaces in 76 percent of the incidents.

The back was the most frequently injured part of the body in falls: 37 percent of the injuries were from elevated falls, while 29 percent were from same-level falls. The joints -- wrist, elbow and shoulder, or the ankle, knee and hip -- accounted for 32 percent of elevated falls and 47 percent of same-level falls.

Most injuries are sprains and strains: 52 percent from elevated falls, 46 percent from same-level falls. Fractures are the result of 19 percent of elevated falls and 10 percent of same-level falls. Bruises and contusions account for most of the remaining injuries. Tripp Law firm is a law firm focusing in Personal Injury located in the greater Tampa Bay area handling cases throughout Florida. We represent victims of personal injury in all aspects including litigation related to Personal Injury, including tort litigation, negligence cases, slip and fall accidents, and settlements. Tripp Law Firm is willing and able to take on any legitimate lawsuit and to help anyone seeking legal representation.

Did you fall on a wet store floor with out a visible warning sign?

All property owners in Florida (grocery stores, restaurants, businesses) have a responsibility to provide for the safety of individuals who are on their premises. Often times an unsuspecting person can become a personal injury victim as a result of the negligence of a property owner.

Property owners are required to provide well-lit walkways, prevent elevator accidents, clean up spills and put up warning signs regarding any potential hazard that may be on their premises.

The failure of a property owner to meet the required standard of care set forth by Florida law can easily result in the occurrence of a slip and fall accident.

Under Florida law, a property owner may be held liable for a slip and fall accident on their premises. If you or a loved one have been injured as a result of a slip and fall accident, you may be able to recover money from the property owner to compensate you for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages and other costs arising from the slip and fall. Tripp Law Firm can guide you through the process and fight to protect your rights against the insurance companies. Furthermore, Tripp Law Firm can build your case against the property owner and help you to get monetary compensation for the injuries sustained as a result of a slip and fall accident on unsafe premises.

If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries from a slip and fall on someone else’s property in Florida, you may have a premises liability claim. Please feel free to contact personal injury G. Alan Tripp Jr. to discuss your slip and fall case. We offer a free 24 / 7 slip and fall injury case evaluation. You can reach us at 1-888-392-LAWS or 727-398-2900 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year. We are THAT committed to protecting your rights!