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Most of us have tripped and fallen at some point in our lives. These accidents are often the result of simple clumsiness or carelessness, and generally do not result in serious injury. Unfortunately, trip and fall accidents are capable of causing serious injury, which in some cases could even leave victims with significant long-term medical problems. In fact, the National Safety Council, a non-profit organization that promotes public safety, reports that injuries sustained in slip and fall accidents result in almost 9 million emergency department visits each year. In many cases, the people injured in these accidents incur significant medical expenses, experience substantial pain and suffering, are unable to return to work for an extended period of time, and may develop medical issues that affect them for years.

When trip and fall accidents are the result of someone else’s negligence, victims are often able to recover for their losses by filing a Florida personal injury claim. In many cases, these claims result in significant financial recovery which is intended to compensate victims for both their economic and non-economic damages.