Hazardous conditions on a property can be subtle, like not enough lighting in a darkened area, but lead to devastating accidents. If you were injured, our Royal Palm Beach slip and fall accident lawyers can help.
At GOLDLAW, our Royal Palm Beach personal injury lawyers have been helping injury victims since 2002. Get GOLDLAW and get the help you need and tcompensation you deserve.
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What Compensation Can Be Recovered for Slip and Fall Accident Injuries?
Depending on where and how you fall, you may have serious injuries like broken bones, soft tissue damage, head trauma, and spinal cord injuries. Recovering from these injuries can take a long time, and you may have effects from the injuries for the rest of your life. Our legal team seeks the full scope of your losses, not just immediate medical bills.
You may be able to recover compensation for:
Past, Present, and Future Expected Medical Costs
These include both any emergency medical care you received as well as follow-up and future care you will need due to your injuries. Recoverable costs can include:
- Surgeries.
- Doctor appointments.
- Physical therapy.
- Prescription medications.
- Long-term hospitalization or facility-based care.
Job Losses
The impact on your job, whether short- or long-term, can be recoverable losses. They can include lost wages, lost benefits, and diminished future earning capacity.
Other Expenses
If your injury results in a disability, you may need home or vehicle modifications and assistive devices. While recovering, you may be unable to complete your daily activities and need housekeeping or childcare services. These and other expenses may be recoverable losses.
Non-Economic Losses
While financial losses are often a large portion of the damages you can recover, our legal team will also advocate for the more personal impacts of an accident. Recoverable non-economic losses can include:
- Pain and suffering.
- Loss of enjoyment of life.
- Reduced quality of life.
- Emotional distress.
- Permanent disability.
- Scarring.
At GOLDLAW, we seek the maximum compensation you are entitled to.
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Who Is At Fault After a Slip and Fall Accident in Royal Palm Beach?
In slip and fall accidents, the typical at-fault party is a negligent property owner or manager. However, to prove negligence, your Royal Palm Beach slip and fall accident attorney will need to demonstrate two key points:
- There was a hazardous condition.
- The property owner knew about the hazardous condition or reasonably should have known.
Some examples of negligence that can lead to a slip and fall include:
- Inadequate or non-existent lighting in stairwells and parking lots.
- Uneven or warped flooring.
- Loose carpeting.
- Cords or other items left where people will walk.
- Spills or wet floors with no warning signs posted.
To prove negligence, your attorney will investigate and gather any available evidence.
What Evidence Is Needed in Slip and Fall Cases?
The available evidence will vary depending on the specific circumstances of the accident. Some helpful types of evidence, though, include:
- Video footage of the slip and fall accident.
- Witness statements.
- Medical records that can connect your injuries to the fall.
- Incident reports, including past ones involving the same hazard.
- Previous complaints about the hazardous condition.
- Maintenance records.
- Expert testimony, such as from an accident reconstructionist.
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What Florida Laws Can Affect Slip and Fall Accident Cases?
In Florida, there are two major laws to pay attention to in personal injury cases. These are the statute of limitations and the modified comparative negligence system.
The Statute of Limitations
In Florida, you generally have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit. In some cases, such as if the accident took place on government property, this deadline could be shortened. Talk to your lawyer about the expected timeline for your case. Most cases take under a year once we get started on them.
Modified Comparative Negligence
As long as injury victims are 50% or less at fault, they can still recover compensation from a negligent party. However, the recoverable amount of compensation can be proportionately reduced by the victim’s percentage of fault.
Our legal team will fight back against any unfair blame that is placed on you. We will gather evidence to build a case for compensation.
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How Can Our Slip and Fall Accident Attorneys in Royal Palm Beach Help With Your Case?
Our legal team handles every aspect of your slip and fall accident case. We will talk to insurance adjusters and negotiate on your behalf. We will also ensure all paperwork is filed accurately and on time.
If a fair settlement cannot be reached, then we can also represent you in court. We will always keep you updated on the status of your case and ensure that you feel supported throughout the process.
Our case results include recovering more than $1 billion for our clients. You can read more about the ways we’ve helped in our testimonials.
What Is a Contingency Fee?
Our personal injury attorneys work on contingency, which means You Will Never Get a Bill. Instead, our fees are taken as a percentage of your recovered compensation. If we are unable to recover compensation, you won’t owe us anything.
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Contact a Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer in Royal Palm Beach
If you or a loved one slipped and fell because of a hazardous condition on someone else’s property, we’re here to help. The GOLDLAW legal team will seek fair compensation to hold negligent parties accountable.
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