Slip & Fall Attorney

Slip & fall injuries happen every day in the state of Florida, often causing severe and devastating effects.

Suppose that you’re at your favorite grocery store shopping for weekly supplies, when you walk around the end of an aisle, your feet fly out from under you, and you land on your hip. You try to catch yourself to keep from falling, but in the process, you sprain your wrist and bump your head.

Looking around, you see that you fell because there were grapes scattered all over the floor. There were no warning signs, and although there was a worker nearby, no one was cleaning the mess.

When something like this happens, the manager of the store might rush over and offer to render first aid. They may take a report and ask you to sign paperwork. Don’t sign anything. The first thing you need to do is get to the hospital, and the second thing you need to do is call a personal injury attorney.

At Accident Attorney Group, P.A., our experienced slip & fall attorneys know the damage that can arise after an accident. If a property owner failed to adequately maintain their property and it caused you to become injured, our legal team can help you to pursue the compensation that you need to address your injuries.

What Is Premises Liability?

Premises liability refers to the responsibility of business owners to properly maintain their premises. When guests or visitors to a place of business are harmed because property owners failed in their duties to reasonably address hazards, the business owners may be liable for their damages.

Premises liability claims can arise in a number of ways. Here are some of the most common causes of slip & fall accidents in Florida:

Building Disrepair

A boat rental company may neglect to repair a loose board on their dock. If it was a known issue and someone falls through it and breaks their leg, the rental company is responsible.

A dentist’s office may have cracked concrete steps leading to their doorway, which cause someone to trip and twist an ankle. Even sidewalks and parking lots can be a safety issue for someone walking by if the business owner has not fixed known problems or at least put up barriers or warning signs to try to prevent accidents.

Slippery Surfaces

Whether the floor is wet because someone just mopped it or because a jar of liquid broke and had yet to be cleaned up, it’s a safety hazard.

Slippery floors are the number one risk for customers having a slip and fall injury at stores. Business owners are required to post warning signs and clean up spills promptly once they are aware of the problem. If they do not make reasonable efforts to display warnings and remove the hazard, they could be liable for any personal injury that occurs as a result.

Slippery surfaces can be a hazard outside as well, especially when the weather is bad. If snow and ice are allowed to build up on the sidewalk, this creates a risk for customers, employees, and those passing by.

When someone is injured on or near a business premises, that company’s liability insurance may offer the injured person a settlement. Sometimes, they simply offer to render first aid services at no cost, while other times, they offer a direct payment in an effort to avoid a lawsuit.

While the offer may initially sound good, your best course of action is to contact a personal injury attorney. Slip & fall injuries can cause long-term problems, especially if the fall affects your neck or back.

The personal injury attorneys at Accident Attorney Group, P.A., can negotiate with insurers and business owners to fight for the compensation you’re owed.

Why Contact a Slip & Fall Attorney?

The primary reason to reach out to an experienced slip & fall attorney is that your injuries may be more severe than you realize—especially if you had to go to the hospital. Oftentimes, there are more things to consider than just your immediate medical costs.

If you break a bone when you fall, for instance, you may need multiple surgeries to correct the break. You may also have to stay overnight in the hospital, and there could be months of physical therapy with rehabilitation specialists.

All of these issues are also likely to cause you to miss time from work, which means you might lose some or all of your income and be unable to pay basic bills.

At Accident Attorney Group, P.A., our slip & fall attorneys are specialists in securing personal injury settlements that account for all of these issues. We will negotiate with the insurance companies on your behalf and ensure you get all of the medical care you need. Additionally, we can walk you through other types of damages you may be entitled to for things like:

• Ongoing pain and suffering
• Stress and anxiety
• Shame or embarrassment from injuries
• Lifestyle changes
• Relationship changes

If your slip & fall accident caused a broken hip, you may limp for the rest of your life. This may be embarrassing to you or make you anxious to be seen in public. These are major lifestyle changes that you deserve to be compensated for. Our slip and fall attorneys can guide you in those intricacies so you’re not handling everything all alone.

How Do Personal Injury Lawsuits Work?

In Florida, there is a limited window of time in which a personal injury victim can act. This window of time, known as a statute of limitations, is four years.

Unfortunately, the longer you wait to make a claim, the less likely you may be successful. As time passes, memories fade and evidence can become harder to gather.

The best course of action is to call our slip and fall attorneys as soon after your accident as you can, so we can begin the process of collecting evidence on your behalf.

Our attorneys will take actions like:

• Listening to everything you remember about the accident
• Speaking to any witnesses
• Gathering images of the scene and surrounding area
• Gathering security camera footage
• Soliciting police reports, if applicable
• Collecting medical records

Our personal injury attorneys gather this evidence to establish the multiple ways you’ve suffered damages from this accident. With these items in hand, we’ll attempt to negotiate a fair settlement with the insurer. If a settlement cannot be reached, our lawyers will be fully prepared to take your case to trial to pursue the compensation you deserve.

What Kinds of Damages Can I Pursue in a Slip & Fall Accident?

There are two basic categories of damages that you can pursue in a slip & fall case. These include economic damages and non-economic damages.

Economic Damages

Direct monetary damages are referred to as economic damages. These may include:

• Ambulatory services
• Urgent care services
• Doctor’s treatments
• Medications
• Scans and blood tests
• Lost time for work

These damages can be proven using medical records and pay stubs.

Non-Economic Damages

The damages that do not have a direct bill attached to them are called non-economic damages. They can help to account for costs associated with pain and suffering, along with or changes in lifestyle because of the accident.

Turn to the Skilled Attorneys at Accident Attorney Group, P.A.

A knowledgeable personal injury attorney from Accident Attorney Group, P.A., can help you to pursue all of the damages that you’re owed after a slip & fall accident. Reach out to our team to schedule a free case evaluation today — no fees unless we settle or win your case!