Fort Lauderdale Slip Accident Lawyer
Losing your balance is a scary experience. In an instant, a person can find themselves falling to the ground, where they can suffer a broken arm, concussion, or other painful injury. Many slip accidents are preventable if a property owner simply maintained their premises and made necessary repairs. Call Spencer Morgan Law today to talk about what happened with a Fort Lauderdale slip accident lawyer. We can review the facts to determine whether you can sue.
Legal Elements of a Slip Accident Claim
Our firm has helped many accident victims seek compensation from the property owner for failing to maintain the premises in a reasonable condition. Many people slip on transitory substances, like spilled liquids or ice. These accidents are common at restaurants, where ice cubes can melt on the floor around an ice machine or spilled beer makes the floor slick.
To sue a business, an injured victim needs to prove the business had actual or constructive knowledge of the transitory substance. That means knowing the substance was on the ground, or it was on the ground for so long that a business should have discovered it in the exercise of ordinary care.
Other slips stem from threadbare carpets or waxed floorboards which cause a person to lose their balance. Uneven stares can also lead to falls.
To win a settlement, we still need some evidence that the property owner created the condition or should have known it existed. The best evidence is photographs of the hazard on the day you were hurt. Take a couple of pictures so the owner can’t argue you are making things up. If you are suing a business, we can also check to see if security cameras recorded when the substance hit the floor.
Our firm has substantial experience seeking compensation for different damages in a slip accident claim:
- Lost wages or income. Many fall victims need to take a few weeks off to recover. More serious injuries require an even greater break from work, which can cost our clients thousands in lost wages or income.
- Medical bills to treat the injury. Go to the hospital right after the fall for treatment.
- Damaged property. A person might have smashed their phone when they landed or broken their glasses. We can seek compensation for any damaged property.
- Pain and suffering. Any injury can lead to depression, anxiety, pain, and loss of enjoyment of life. We seek full compensation for non-economic damages like these.
No two cases are exactly alike, so it is difficult to estimate the full value of your claim. But accident victims should hire a lawyer with the requisite knowledge to bring an injury case.
Speak with a Lawyer at Spencer Morgan Law
Our firm can sue any property owner who has been negligent: businesses, private property owners, schools, and even government agencies. Call our office to learn more about how to preserve your legal rights while building a strong case for damages. A Fort Lauderdale slip accident lawyer is ready to take your call.