Trip and Fall

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Trip And Fall Attorneys In Tallahassee, FL

If You've Just Suffered A Trip And Fall Injury.

Everyone has tripped on a curb or a stair at least once in their lives. Usually, when this happens, we go about our day with nothing more than a feeling of embarrassment. However, sometimes trip and fall accidents can result in serious and debilitating injuries that may require medical treatment or even surgery. 


A trip and fall accident can happen anywhere and anytime, even if you are the most careful person in the world. But whether or not you can hold anyone responsible for your injuries depends on a number of factors. 


If you were injured in a trip and fall accident, you should not have to face the aftermath on your own. You might be entitled to compensation if the accident was the result of someone else’s negligence. Our trip and fall accident attorneys at Larry K White, LLC, represent injured victims and their families in Tallahassee, Florida, and other parts of the state, including Jacksonville, Gainesville, as well as Jefferson and Gadsden counties. Reach out to our team today. 

Contact Larry K. White LLC, Attorneys at Law to schedule a consultation with a lawyer today. 850-820-5105

Trip and Fall vs. Slip and Fall 

A trip and fall accident occurs when an individual trips on an object and is unable to bring their leg forward to stop themselves from falling. Any object in a person’s walking path can cause them to trip and fall. Many people mistakenly believe that trip and fall accidents and slip and fall accidents are synonymous. 


Unlike a trip and fall, which occurs when a person stumbles because of an obstacle on their walking path, slip and fall accidents happen when a person slips on a wet or slippery surface. Generally, trip and fall accidents cause the person to fall forward, while slip and falls cause them to fall backward. 


When the person or entity responsible for inspecting and maintaining the property fails to uphold their duty of care, severe injuries can occur from trip and fall or slip and fall accidents. Some of the common injuries sustained by victims of these accidents include: 


  • Spinal cord injuries, including hernias, slipped discs, and paralysis 
  • Traumatic brain injuries, including bruises, concussions, bumps, skull fractures, and others 
  • Shoulder or neck injuries 
  • Limb fractures 
  • Broken hips or pelvis 
  • Broken bones 
  • Torn tendons, ligaments, and muscles 


When injuries occur as a result of unsafe conditions/hazards on the property, the owner of the property or other liable parties could be held accountable for the victim’s losses and damages. ï»¿

Determining Liability After a Trip & Fall 

Depending on the facts of a trip and fall accident, several parties could be held liable for the victim’s resulting injuries. While you might have fallen as a result of your own carelessness, other parties may be held responsible for your accident. Potentially liable parties in a trip and fall accident could be: 


  • The property owner 
  • The homeowner 
  • The business owner 
  • The government entity 


Often, trip and fall accidents occur as a result of the property owner’s negligence. Under the legal theory of premises liability, the property owner’s duty of care is to: 


  1. Maintain the property free of hazards and keep it in a reasonably safe condition; 
  2. Fix known hazards within a reasonable amount of time; and 
  3. Warn visitors of non-obvious dangers 


Determining liability after a trip and fall accident can be challenging regardless of whether the accident occurred on residential, commercial, or government property. You will need the assistance of a skilled personal injury attorney in Tallahassee, Florida, to help you identify liable parties and fight for the compensation you deserve. 

Proving Fault for a Trip & Fall Accident 

From a legal perspective, a property owner’s negligence refers to their failure to exercise reasonable care. What can be considered “reasonable” depends on the circumstances surrounding a trip and fall accident, which is why proving fault may require an in-depth investigation. 


Typically, injured parties can prove the owner’s negligence by showing that the owner caused the condition that led to the accident, did not remedy the condition within a reasonable amount of time, or failed to warn of a dangerous condition on the property. 


However, property owners cannot be expected to know everything and prevent all kinds of trip and fall accidents. A property owner must act in a reasonable manner to prevent trip and fall accidents. This can be done by regularly checking the property for hazards, keeping the premises free of dangerous conditions, and posting appropriate warning signs, among other things. 


A knowledgeable trip and fall accident attorney can thoroughly investigate the incident in which you were injured and help you gather all available evidence to prove fault on the part of the property owner or another liable party. At Larry K White, LLC, our attorneys can assist you in proving fault and filing a claim for an injury on public or private property.

Pure Comparative Fault in Florida 

Most states have adopted their own versions of the “comparative fault” law, while some still follow the rule of contributory fault. Florida is among a few states that use a pure comparative negligence law, which allows injured parties to seek compensation even if their own fault contributed to their injuries. In fact, the pure comparative fault rule allows you to recover damages even if your own degree of fault exceeds the defendant’s. Keep in mind that with the theory of comparative negligence, your recoverable damages will be reduced in proportion to your percentage of fault. 


If you want to pursue fair compensation for your injuries and losses after a trip and fall accident in Tallahassee, Florida our attorneys can help. We can review your case and advise you on your best course of action. We are dedicated to fighting tirelessly on behalf of our clients to help them obtain the compensation they need. Contact us today for a free consultation. 

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