Greenspoon Marder, P. A. is a law firm focusing in Personal Injury litigation located in South Florida. We represent victims of personal injury in all aspects of litigation related to Personal Injury, including tort litigation, negligence cases, slip and fall accidents, and just settlements. Greenspoon Marder, P. A. is willing and able to take on any legitimate lawsuit and to help anyone seeking legal representation.

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Slip and Fall

Slips are primarily caused by a slippery surface and compounded by wearing the wrong footwear. In normal walking, two types of slips occur. The first of these occurs as the heel of the forward foot contacts the walking surface. Then, the front foot slips forward, and the person falls backward.

The second type of fall occurs when the rear foot slips backward. The force to move forward is on the sole of the rear foot. As the rear heal is lifted and the force moves forward to the front of the sole, the foot slips back and the person falls.

Falls are of two basic types: elevated falls and same-level falls. Same-level falls are most frequent, but elevated falls are more severe.

• Same-Level Falls: high frequency--low severity
• Elevated Falls: lower frequency--high severity

Same-level falls are generally slips or trips. Injury results when the individual hits a walking or working surface or strikes some other object during the fall. Over 60 percent of elevated falls are from less than 10 feet.

Some problems that can lead to slips, and falls are: distractions; not watching where one is going; carrying materials which obstruct view; wearing sunglasses in low-light areas; and failure to use handrails. Proper housekeeping in work and walking areas can contribute to safety and the prevention of falls. Adequate lighting to ensure proper vision is also important in the prevention of slips and falls. Finally, proper footwear is the surest way to prevent slips and falls.