Tampa International Airport’s bustling terminal is located at 4100 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, Florida, 33607 and is five miles west of downtown Tampa perched on the east shore of Tampa Bay. The facility is noted for its high level of service to fliers and has received StormReady certification from the National Weather Service (NWS). This mean the airport has reached a high level of severe weather preparedness and has met criteria mandated by the NWS, local and state emergency officials.
Tampa International Airport is home to 19 major airlines:
- Jet Blue
- Spirit
- Southwest
- Delta
- American
- United
- Air Canada
- Alaska Airlines
- British Airways
- Silver Airways
- Cayman Airways
- Copa Airlines
- Edelweiss Air
- Frontier
- Lufthansa
- Sun Country Airlines (seasonal)
- Swift Air
- WestJet
- World Atlantic Airlines
With 19 majors airlines arriving and departing daily this airport is chockfull of travelers, families, friends and loved ones rushing to meet someone or sending someone off on a trip. It can be confusing to figure out what gate a person needs to be at and distractions can make travelers late and in even more of a rush. It’s not unusual to witness or be involved in a slip and fall accident.
The Tampa International Airport also features a 2.6-million-foot rental car center, which is home to 10 rental car brands with more expected in the future. Deplaning passengers may find a rental car to suit their budget at:
- Alamo
- Avis
- Ace
- Advantage
- Dollar Rent A Car
- Budget Car Rental
- Hertz
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- EZ Rent A Car
- Firefly
Possible causes of slop and fall injuries at airports:
- Wet surfaces
- Oily surfaces
- Spills
- Weather hazards
- Loose, unanchored rugs/mats
- Surfaces that do not have same degree of traction in all areas
- Obstructed view
- Poor lighting
- Clutter
- Wrinkled carpeting
- Uncovered cables
- Uneven steps
Common injuries resulting from slip and fall accidents:
- Back injuries, including slipped discs or fractures
- Head trauma, including concussions, open wounds, skull fractures
- Hip fractures, including fractured pelvis
- Spinal injuries, including bruising and tearing, fractures
- Broken limbs, including arms, legs, hands, feet
One or more of the above injuries could occur at Tampa International Airport. Compensation for an injury includes the following:
- Incidental expenses
- Future medical expenses
- Current medical costs
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning capacity
Find a Tampa Tampa International Airport Accidents Lawyer Near Me
(813) 879-3719Before the slip and fall attorneys at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers consider filing a personal injury lawsuit, they must determine if the possibly liable party knew about the hazards, or should have known about them. The attorneys at Chalik & Chalik advise that potential liability in a slip and fall accident is based on negligence in the care, control or custody of real property or things affixed to that property.
Call Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers at 855-529-0269 for a free consultation.
To speak directly to an airport slip and fall injury lawyer, contact Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers at their Tampa location:
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Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 879-3719
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