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National Fall Prevention Week is a critical reminder of the risk of serious or fatal injuries resulting from falls, particularly when it comes to older adults here in Southwest Florida. The National Safety Council is promoting fall accident prevention from Sept. 23-29, noting that every 20 minutes an older adult…

In any negligence action, the plaintiff (person who was hurt) must prove several key elements. Those are: Duty Breach Causation Damages Slip-and-fall injuries can give rise to negligence lawsuits, though every aspect must be met. Landowners owe a duty of care to visitors, and businesses that invite members of the…