Altamonte Springs Slip and Fall Attorney

Slip and fall accidents are a common cause of injury, especially amongst older adults. And while some people may slip and trip as a result of their own clumsiness, many more serious slip and fall accidents are the result of dangerous conditions. Examples of such conditions include:

• Broken stairs, escalators, and elevators;
• Objects in walkways;
• Spills of food, drink, or other substances;
• Electrical wires or other walking hazards;
• Lack of handrails;
• Potholes and other depressions;
• Unmarked dangerous areas; and
• Falling objects.

Injuries and Damages from a Slip and Fall

At first glance, a slip and fall may seem like a relatively insignificant accident type. However, slip and falls may be very serious depending upon the force of the fall, the height from which the victim falls, the surface upon which the victim falls, the angle of the fall, and the health and wellbeing of the victim. Potential injuries include head and brain injuries, back and neck injuries, internal injuries, bone fracture injuries, spine and spinal cord injuries, bruising, soft tissue injuries, and more. Injuries may be painful, debilitating, and expensive to treat. What’s more, they may result in the victim being unable to work and earn an income, leading to the financial burden of lost wages combined with the financial burden of healthcare and medical costs.