Slip and fall accidents don’t just happen at home-they are common in businesses, shopping centers, restaurants, and other public spaces. When property owners fail to maintain safe conditions, visitors can suffer serious injuries that lead to expensive medical bills, lost wages, and lasting pain. At Kelleher Law, we represent slip and fall victims in Naples and Fort Myers, Florida, and Roswell, Georgia, helping them hold negligent businesses accountable.
Where Slip and Fall Accidents Often Happen
Slip and fall accidents can occur in almost any public place, but common locations include:
- Grocery stores and supermarkets with wet floors or spilled items
- Restaurants and bars with poor lighting or crowded walkways
- Shopping malls and retail stores with loose rugs, cords, or uneven flooring
- Hotels and resorts with unsafe stairways or slippery pool decks
- Parking lots and sidewalks with cracks, potholes, or poor maintenance
When Is a Business Responsible for a Slip and Fall?
Property owners and businesses have a legal duty to keep their premises safe for visitors. They may be liable if they:
- Knew about a dangerous condition and failed to fix it
- Should have known about the hazard through reasonable inspections
- Failed to provide warnings (such as “wet floor” signs)
- Ignored maintenance issues or prior complaints
For example, if a supermarket leaves a spill unattended for hours and a shopper slips, the store may be responsible for the injuries.
Injuries Caused by Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall victims may suffer:
- Broken bones and fractures
- Back and neck injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Hip injuries, especially in older adults
- Sprains, strains, and chronic pain
Even injuries that seem minor at first can lead to long-term problems and significant costs.
How Compensation Works
Victims of slip and fall accidents may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income and reduced earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Rehabilitation and long-term care
- Wrongful death damages for surviving families in fatal cases
How Kelleher Law Helps Victims
Businesses and their insurance companies often try to deny responsibility or claim the victim was at fault. At Kelleher Law, we:
- Investigate the accident scene and gather evidence
- Review maintenance records and prior complaints
- Work with medical experts to prove the extent of injuries
- Negotiate aggressively with insurers or take cases to trial
Serving Florida and Georgia
If you were injured in a slip and fall accident at a business in Naples, Fort Myers, or Roswell, Kelleher Law is here to fight for your rights.
