West Palm Beach County Slip and Fall Accident: A Realistic, Comprehensive Evaluation of Your Options

Although West Palm Beach County does not regularly see snow and ice storms, South Florida witnesses more than its fair share of slip and fall accidents and other premises liability cases, including negligent security.
 
Whether your elderly mother broke her hip in three places after she slipped and fell in a puddle, a restaurant failed to clean up, or your three-year-old toddler suffered a dog bite due to your neighbor's negligence, if you or your loved one suffered an injury due to another's negligence, you may be able to use Florida law to obtain fair compensation - and to hold the careless or negligent party responsible.
 
If successful, you might be able to obtain recovery to pay for legal fees, medical costs, past, present and future lost wages at work, reconstructive surgeries, medication, pain and suffering, and sometimes punitive damages.
 
The Law Requires Common Sense Responsibility on a Land Owner
 
The duties the law (and community) demands of a land owner or store are simple and common sense:

1. Keep the property in a safe condition.
2. Correct any potentially unsafe conditions.
3. Warn unsuspecting persons of any dangers they may not see.

Let's look at real-world examples:

1. You may only have a couple of visitors a week at your house, but a store depends financially on getting as many customers as possible in its doors.  No store or restaurant I've ever seen has a sign outside saying, "enter at your own risk" or "watch your step at all times". You would probably walk by any such business. Every profit-making company wants you to feel safe and look at what it's selling (not the floor). Its duty is to keep a continual review of its premises for unsafe conditions. For example, grocery stores know that customers may unknowingly leave moisture from thawing food or fruit on the store floor. In other words, store management knows that slip and fall hazards are created every day just from the nature of their business. To satisfy their duty to keep the property safe, store owners generally should not only be on the lookout, they should regularly inspect their floors for slip and fall hazards.
       
2. If a puddle from a drink spilled by a child is discovered, the area should immediately be blocked off, warning cones placed, and the spill promptly cleaned up. This is the second duty: correct any unsafe conditions.                                                                                                                                                                                       
3. The third duty is to warn of dangers others may not be aware of. For example, dogs can sometimes be unpredictable or react dangerously if startled or think they are threatened. Keeping them on leashes and putting up "bad dog" signs are simple ways to protect or warn persons who may encounter unknown animals.

Probing Deeper to Get Better Results for ClientsAt David Glatthorn Law, clients in West Palm Beach slip and fall cases get customized attention. Attorney Glatthorn runs a highly specialized boutique practice. He is extremely well credentialed (please peruse this site for information about his background, services, awards, and other distinguishing achievements) and his intimate knowledge of Palm Beach County (he's lived and practiced law here for decades, and he knows the relevant local resources for premises liability clients) gives him a substantial advantage in winning fair compensation for his clients.Attorney Glatthorn is also extremely persistent and diligent and has been able to win convoluted and hard fought cases. Connect with Attorney Glatthorn for a free, comprehensive, compassionate case evaluation, and learn not only whether you might have a case but also specifically what steps you need to take to ensure your rights, bring wrongdoers to justice, and get the support you need. The details of your specific case are hugely relevant and time may be of the essence, so act quickly.