Rain and threats of rain have started to become the norm again in Central Florida. With many days featuring overcast skies and the occasional shower, we find ourselves having to watch our step more than usual. As the seasons progress, and rain becomes more common, caution becomes more important than before. With the wet weather, there will be an inevitable increase in instances of slip and fall accidents. Slip and fall is the most common personal injury claim, but when the wet weather is factored into the equation, the inevitable question people must ask themselves is: do I have a case?

The purpose of this article is to clarify the legal doctrine of reasonableness, and explain how it applies to slip and fall accidents and personal injury law in general.

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According to the National Safety Council, Falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States, accounting for approximately 8.9 million visits to the emergency department annually. In this blog post we would like to take a few minutes to draw attention to this growing problem and pose some simple preventative measures to assure your families risk of accidents stay at a minimum.

Most would be surprised the number of fall deaths among those 65 and older is four times the number of fall deaths among all other age groups.

We usually know of a friend or relative who has fallen, or maybe you’ve fallen yourself. Falls are the second-leading cause of unintentional death in homes and communities, resulting in more than 25,000 fatalities in 2009. The risk of falling, and fall-related problems, rises with age and is a serious issue in homes and communities. Take the time to remove slip, trip and fall hazards to keep your family safe.

Slip and Fall prevention Tips from the NSC:

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