A slip and fall can leave you dealing with painful injuries, medical bills, missed work, and uncertainty about what happens next. If you believe a property owner’s negligence caused your accident, a Palm Beach Gardens slip and fall accident lawyer can help you understand your legal options and pursue compensation for your losses.
At GOLDLAW, we have served the local community since 2002 and have helped thousands of injured people. We can investigate what happened, identify potentially responsible parties, and deal with insurers while you focus on recovering. To learn more, schedule a consultation with our Palm Beach Gardens personal injury lawyer.
How Our Palm Beach Gardens Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers Can Help
After a fall, you may not know whether the property owner, business, property manager, or another party can be held responsible. Establishing liability often requires more than showing that you were injured on someone else’s property.
Determining who is responsible for a slip and fall accident in FL depends on who controlled the property and whether they knew, or should have known, about the dangerous condition. We can investigate the accident, gather evidence, and determine whether the property owner knew, or should have known, about the hazard.
We will also document your losses. Depending on your circumstances, these may include medical treatment, lost income, physical pain, emotional distress, and other costs related to your injuries. Our goal is to build a claim that reflects the full impact the accident has had on your life.
For a free legal consultation with a slip and fall accident lawyer serving Palm Beach Gardens, call 561-222-2222
What Can Cause a Slip and Fall Accident?
Slip and fall accidents in retail stores can happen when spills, damaged flooring, poor lighting, or other hazards are left unaddressed. Common hazards include:
- Wet or slippery floors caused by spills, leaks, rain, or inadequate cleaning.
- Uneven sidewalks, walkways, or flooring.
- Potholes or damaged pavement.
- Broken or poorly maintained stairs.
- Missing or inadequate handrails.
- Poor lighting that makes hazards difficult to see.
- Objects or debris left in walkways.
- Unsafe conditions in parking lots or entrances.
If you fall because of a substance on a business property, Florida law requires you to show that the business knew, or should have known, about the danger. Florida Statutes § 768.0755 explains how you can prove this, including by showing how long the hazard was there or whether similar hazards happened regularly.
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What Compensation Can You Seek After a Palm Beach Gardens Slip and Fall?
A fall can create financial losses that continue long after the accident itself. Depending on the circumstances of your claim, you may be able to seek compensation for economic and non-economic losses. Economic losses may include medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, prescription expenses, and income you lost because your injuries prevented you from working.
If your injuries affect your ability to work in the future, that may also be considered when evaluating your claim. You may also have a claim for non-economic losses, including physical pain, emotional distress, and the impact your injuries have had on your ability to enjoy your normal activities.
Our Palm Beach Springs slip and fall accident attorneys will review your circumstances and the available evidence to determine what losses may be included in your claim. We can then pursue compensation through negotiations with the appropriate insurer or, when necessary, through litigation.
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What Should You Do After a Slip and Fall?
Knowing the steps to take after a slip and fall accident can help you protect your health and preserve important evidence for your claim. If you are physically able to do so, consider taking these steps:
- Report the accident. Notify the property owner, manager, or responsible employee and ask for a copy of any incident report.
- Document the scene. Take photographs or videos of the condition that caused your fall, the surrounding area, and any visible injuries.
- Get medical care. Seek appropriate medical attention and follow your healthcare provider’s instructions. Keep records of your treatment and related expenses.
- Preserve evidence. Keep the shoes and clothing you were wearing when the accident happened rather than washing or discarding them.
- Speak with a lawyer before accepting a settlement. An early insurance offer may not account for the full extent of your losses.
If you already reported the accident or spoke with an insurance company, we can review what has happened and discuss what options may remain available to you.
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How Long Does a Slip and Fall Case Take?
You may be wondering how long you will have to deal with your claim. Every case is different, and the timeline depends on factors such as the severity of your injuries, the evidence available, the parties involved, and whether the claim settles or proceeds to court.
Most of our cases take under a year, but some claims take longer when injuries require extensive treatment or when liability is disputed. We will keep you informed as your case progresses and explain what is happening at each stage.
Florida’s current statute of limitations generally gives you two years to bring an action founded on negligence, although exceptions can apply. The deadline that applies to your situation can depend on the facts of your case, so it is important not to assume you have unlimited time.
How Much Does a Slip and Fall Lawyer Cost?
At GOLDLAW, we handle slip and fall injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you do not pay our legal fees upfront.
You will never get a bill for our legal fees while your case is pending. We receive a fee only if we recover compensation for you. This arrangement allows you to seek legal representation without adding an upfront legal fee to the financial pressure caused by your injury.
Our slip and fall accident lawyers in Palm Beach Springs can explain our fee arrangement during your consultation so you understand how it applies to your case before deciding whether to move forward.
Why Choose Us for Your Slip and Fall Claim?
When you work with GOLDLAW, you receive the support of a lawyer and a dedicated legal team. Our nurse paralegals and legal professionals help us stay involved in the details of your case and keep you informed about its progress.
We have more than 200 years of combined legal experience and have recovered more than $1 billion for our clients. We are not a massive law firm, but we have the resources to take on large insurance companies while maintaining a personal approach to client care.
We can also connect you with physicians in our medical network who have experience treating people injured in accidents. This can help you focus on getting appropriate medical care while we work on your legal claim.
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