Large shopping malls enjoy continuous traffic of customers. While good for business, it can often be bad for the safety of patrons. Areas that are poorly maintained or outright ignored can create hidden dangers for unsuspecting customers.
At The Umansky Law Firm, our Orlando shopping mall injury lawyers represent those clients whose leisurely day of shopping has resulted in tragedy. Our job is to hold negligent owners and managers accountable when their inattentiveness resulted in serious injuries due to defective ramps and stairways.
Other than the massive amusement parks and stunning hotels, Orlando is most widely known for its malls and outlets. Shoppers from around the world gather in Orlando with empty suitcases ready to fill to the brim with new clothes and accessories. Some of the most popular malls and outlets in Orlando include:
Millions of travelers visit these malls annually, and while the intentions are to have an enjoyable shopping experience, the possibility of a personal injury accident occurring remains.
The last thing anyone thinks about when going to the mall is getting physically hurt, so when it does occur, people are often unaware of what ensuing actions to take. Some of the most common personal injury accidents that can happen at an Orlando mall include:
Slip, trip and falls often occur in public bathrooms while rear-end, sideswipe, and hit-and-run accidents frequently happen in mall parking lots. If that wasn’t enough, mall visitors must also be wary of how the navigate ramps and stairs.
Ramps allow physically challenged individuals confined to wheelchairs easier access to all areas of a shopping mall. Conversely, stairways can provide active mall patrons a chance to move around faster without waiting for an elevator or escalator. However, poor lighting and loose stair rails can result in a fall. Ramps that are not clearly marked can cause catastrophes as well.
It is important that all buildings have some sort of ramp access to make it accessible for all people. You rely on these pathways to support you, and when they fail, you don’t have to blame yourself. Another person’s negligence should be pursued with a lawyer by your side.
Getting to the facts of injury claims is paramount to building a strong case on behalf of our clients. Falling does not mean that you were inattentive or clumsy. By investigating the site and teaming with industry experts, we can often identify the defect on the property that caused the tragic occurrence.
Maximizing your compensation often comes through mediation. However, if negotiating with the responsible party does not provide satisfactory results, we will move forward with trial litigation.
If you have been injured in an accident involving a ramp or stairwell through no fault of your own, you want caring and compassionate attorneys who will fight to get you full and fair compensation for your losses. Call or contact our Orlando shopping mall injury lawyers anytime, day or night, for a free consultation.
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