Fort Lauderdale Resort Slip & Fall Lawyer
Nothing can put a damper on a vacation like a serious bodily injury. Unfortunately, many people are hurt when they slip and fall at a resort. They spend the remainder of their visit in the hospital or nursing injuries back in their rooms. Spencer Morgan Law can help. Our firm has won millions in settlements for people injured in all sorts of accidents, including those happening at resorts. Call our firm for assistance or if you have questions regarding your legal rights. You can schedule a consultation with a Fort Lauderdale resort slip & fall lawyer.
Proving Liability for Your Fall
A critical step in any personal injury case is proving fault for the accident. In a slip and fall, we usually need to document that a hazard existed at the resort which caused you to fall:
- Spilled ice or liquids
- Loose carpets or tiles
- Poorly constructed stairs
- Trash on the ground
- Food or debris on the floor
- Power cords crossing doorways
- Buckled floorboards
We typically need to show the resort created the hazard or knew about it. Where the hazard existed for a long time, then this step is easier. A resort must regularly perform maintenance if they want to invite paying guests onto the premises.
Ideally, you can get a quick photo of whatever hazard caused you to slip. Use your phone if you have it handy. Otherwise, we can talk to witnesses or request access to security footage. Most resorts have cameras as a security measure, but we can also use the footage to support your claim a hazard upended you.
The Importance of Local Counsel
If you were injured while visiting a Fort Lauderdale resort, you should hire a local lawyer to handle your case. An attorney back home might be more convenient, but there are advantages to hiring local counsel.
For example, we have easier access to evidence, including the premises where you were injured. An out-of-state attorney will have to travel or (more likely) contract with a local lawyer to engage in evidence collection. We have negotiated with many Florida resorts and their insurance companies. We know how these defendants value the claims and what processes they use when negotiating a settlement.
Our office is familiar with local courts and judges. Although most slip and fall cases settle, your case might still end up in court, and familiarity with the judiciary is a huge help.
Furthermore, we know Florida law. Each state sets its own premises liability law, and Florida has unique wrinkles. An out-of-state lawyer will need extra time to catch up on all the nuances of our law. Don’t worry about communicating with a lawyer when you return home. We regularly communicate with clients via phone and email. You will never be left out of the loop.
Schedule Your Free Consultation
Spencer Morgan Law has negotiated several large settlements for accident victims. Resorts are powerful companies in Florida, and they have large law firms at their disposal. You need a passionate Fort Lauderdale resort slip & fall lawyer on your team. Call us today.