Brevard County Slip and Fall Attorney

Causes and Consequences of Slip and Fall Accidents

While the vast majority of slip and fall accidents do not result in any injury more serious than bruises and feelings of embarrassment, this type of accident is fully capable of leaving the victim with life-changing catastrophic injuries.

They can happen under any circumstances, from stepping in a spill on a floor to tripping on an uneven stair or a crack in the sidewalk. Whether the victim hits the ground immediately or falls a great distance before impact, the potential for severe injury is great. An individual who suffers a slip and fall accident is at risk of broken bones, particularly among elderly people whose skeletons are more susceptible to fractures.

There is also a possibility of traumatic brain injury, which can lead to symptoms such as loss of motor coordination and personality changes-in fact the Centers for Disease Control reports that falls cause fully one third of all new cases of TBI every year. The CDC further reports that falls are the cause of 22% of spinal cord injuries, which can lead to paralyzing conditions such as paraplegia and quadriplegia.

Get Help Today

Contact us at High Stack Gordon Kirby when you have been injured in a slip and fall and want to learn how much you could receive in a personal injury settlement. We are prepared to take immediate action to investigate your case.

We will collect photographs of the accident scene and witness testimony to support your claim, and representing you with the insurance company in negotiations over the value of your case. Our attorneys are dedicated to defending the rights of the injured, and have successfully recovered more than $100 million for our clients.