If you are hurt after slipping and falling on someone else’s property, do not take your pain for granted. The tumble you took could lead to serious and debilitating injuries.
You have the right to pursue a personal injury claim if you were injured in a slip and fall accident. Let a slip and fall lawyer in Doral explain your legal rights as an accident victim under Florida law. Call the Law Firm of Anidjar & Levine today. We offer a free, no-obligation legal consultation.
Why Do I Need a Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer in Doral to Help Me?
We have seen property owners refuse to admit failure to maintain their property caused a slip and fall accident and thus rebuff people who file a claim seeking damages. A lawyer at our firm can challenge property owners and their insurance companies and hold them legally responsible for causing accidents. Also, slip and fall accidents can become complicated but our lawyers know how to sort through legal complexities to get results for our clients.
How Can I Recover Compensation for My Slip and Fall Accident?
Before you can get reimbursement for your accident, you must first prove that a property owner knew or should have known about hazardous conditions that could cause an accident, but took no action to improve the conditions. Second, you must prove your legal status as an “invitee” (customers, contractors) or licensee (social guest) to the property, under Florida’s premise liability law.
For example, a restaurant that fails to clean its floors of food and liquid spills—even after notification by staff or customers—creates a hazardous condition for its invitees. Therefore, customers can hold the restaurant liable if they slip and fall and sustain injuries.
What Type of Evidence Do I Need to Make My Case?
Our legal team collects evidence to help build solid personal injury claims. In your case, the evidence may include:
- Your medical reports detailing the extent of your injuries
- A police report (if required for your accident)
- Eyewitness statements
- Past complaints of occupational or safety violations
- Past citations or convictions for safety violations
- Surveillance camera video
What If the Property Owner Claims I Was Responsible for My Injury?
The property owner must prove you were negligent and caused your injuries. For instance, if you were texting while walking and did not notice a warning sign, the property owner may accuse you of ignoring the sign and challenge your injury claim.
Partial responsibility does not mean you cannot recover compensation. Under Florida’s comparative negligence statute, the degree of your negligence reduces your compensation amount. For instance, if a court finds you 20 percent at fault for your slip and fall accident, your compensation award decreases by 20 percent.
What Is the Difference Between an Insurance Claim and a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
With an insurance claim, a property owner’s insurance company covers your injury-related expenses. As your legal representative, we would negotiate a settlement with the insurance company on your behalf. If the insurance company rejects your claim or the property owner refuses to acknowledge responsibility for your injury, you may file a lawsuit. Filing a lawsuit means going to court and letting a judge or jury decide how much compensation you may recover.
How Much Money Can I Get for My Slip and Fall Injury?
The amount of your compensation depends on numerous factors which our attorney will speak with you about during your legal consultation. Typically, compensation awards include:
- Medical bills
- Hospital bills
- Ambulance cost
- Lost wages
- Physical therapy
- In-patient rehabilitation
- Pain and suffering
Statute of Limitations
Under Florida’s statute of limitations for personal injury cases, you have four years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit for a personal injury claim. Unfortunately, relevant paperwork and surveillance videos may disappear, and eyewitnesses may relocate within those four years, making an investigation into your case more difficult. So, filing a claim as soon as possible may bring you closer to recovering damages.
Report: Floor Risk Safety Underestimated by Facility Owners
A Walk Zone Safety Report found many organizations underestimate slip and fall risks and fail to address the potential accident. The report looked at slips, trips, and falls in workplaces and public facilities, and surveyed professionals in maintenance, safety, health risk, and facilities management across multiple industries.
The survey found 46 percent of respondents believed there were only zero to three same-level fall risk areas in their facility. However, the survey revealed more than 10 different common fall locations. Additionally, nearly 15 percent of organizations reported that wrinkled, bunched-up, or shifting rubber-backed floor mats were the primary reason for falls in their building.
Call a Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer in Doral Today
If you suffered injuries in a slip and fall accident, choosing a law firm to defend your rights may make a difference in the outcome of your case. The Law Firm of Anidjar & Levine can help you by providing legal guidance and assisting you in getting the compensation you need.
Our firm offers complimentary legal consultations and case reviews. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation case review.
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