The injuries sustained in a slip and fall accident can be costly. People hurt in slips and falls might face medical bills, miss time from work, and experience pain and suffering as a result of their injuries.
If you were hurt, a Saint Cloud personal injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine can help you take legal action to recover damages. We offer free consultations for slip and fall victims, and we work on contingency, so you only pay an attorney fee if you recover compensation.
Filing a Personal Injury Claim After Slip and Fall Accidents
After a slip and fall accident, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention. Get the medical care you need to diagnose and treat your injuries. If you did not require medical care at the scene of your accident, make a doctor’s appointment for an evaluation.
The best time to file a personal injury claim is shortly after the slip and fall accident. The sooner you file, the easier it may be to retrieve evidence, including eyewitness statements, photographs, video surveillance, and more.
The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine can help you throughout your case. Here are some of the things our team does for clients:
- Answer your questions and return your calls and emails.
- Provide your lawyer’s phone number.
- Help you schedule appointments.
- Keep you updated as your case progresses.
- Handle communications with insurers and other parties.
- Help manage paperwork and meet deadlines.
- Negotiate with insurance companies for fair compensation.
- Represent you in court, if needed.
Review our client reviews and testimonials to learn more about what it’s like working with an attorney at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine. We provide responsive legal care so you can focus on recovering from injuries while we manage your legal case.
Damages in a Slip and Fall Accident Case
Victims of slip and fall accidents can pursue compensation that covers their losses. We can help you build a case that demonstrates you suffered economic and noneconomic losses.
Economic Losses From a Slip and Fall
Economic damages may include:
- Medical bills
- Future medical expenses
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Lost wages while recovering
- Reduced future earnings
- Loss of benefits
Other financial losses may also be recoverable in a slip and fall case.
Noneconomic Losses from a Slip and Fall
Pain and suffering, mental anguish, permanent disability, and other non-financial losses associated with your fall may be recoverable too. Work with an attorney at our firm to pursue fair value for these noneconomic damages.
Liable Parties in a Slip and Fall Case
A slip and fall accident may have numerous at-fault parties. For instance, the liable party may be the:
- Business owner
- Property owner
- Property manager
Multiple parties may be liable for a slip and fall in some cases.
The liable party may offer you a settlement through their insurance company. But the settlement offer may not cover all your short- and long-term losses. A Saint Cloud slip and fall accident lawyer at our firm can review the offer and negotiate for a fair settlement that covers all your losses.
Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
The liability in a slip and fall accident is dependent on the cause. As the plaintiff, you are responsible for showing how the defendant’s actions or inactions caused the accident.
Some of the common causes of slip and fall accidents are:
- Spilled liquids
- Bad lighting
- Poorly maintained walking areas
- Tripping hazards
Your case must show that the defendant knew, or should have known, of the dangerous condition. Your case must also show that the defendant did not correct the hazardous condition, which caused your accident.
Evidence can help prove what caused the accident and which party, or parties, is liable. Eyewitness statements, video surveillance, and photographs can help establish liability; our slip and fall attorneys can help you retrieve this evidence and build your case.
Injuries in Slip and Fall Accidents
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries. Some of the injuries that people sustain in slip and fall accidents include:
- Concussion
- Severe TBI
- Spinal injuries
- Broken bones
- Soft tissue injuries
- Sprains and strains
Some injuries require long-term medical care and may reduce your long-term earning capacity. These and other losses are recoverable in a slip and fall claim.
Statute of Limitations for Slips and Falls
Making a claim shortly after the accident allows you to work within Florida’s statute of limitations. The state gives plaintiffs a 4-year period to claim against the liable party.
If you miss the deadline, you may be unable to recover damages. Our lawyers can manage the legal process so you meet any deadlines that apply to your case.
Slip and Fall Accidents at Work
The National Safety Council estimates that over 211,000 workers suffered injuries in slip and fall accidents at work in 2020. If you sustain injuries in a slip and fall accident at work, you may qualify to file a workers’ compensation claim. In some cases, you may qualify to file a lawsuit if a non-employer third-party caused your accident.
If you were hurt at work, a workers’ compensation lawyer at our firm can help you pursue benefits or damages.
Reach Out to a Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer Today
If you were hurt in a slip and fall accident, you can pursue compensation for your losses. A Saint Cloud slip and fall accident attorney at our firm can help you pursue damages from the liable party. Call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today for a free consultation.
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