How Do You Prove A Slip-And-Fall Case In Florida?
When clients ask how to prove a slip-and-fall case, severalfactors answer this critical question. You see, as Floridians emerge from theirsummertime vacations and the quarantines of 2020 and 2021, there is no doubt;that accidents will increase. As more and more people get busy and enter theoutdoors due to the cooler weather, more and more will get hurt. But that isjust a part of life and a risk we are willing to take to get out, breathe thefresh air, and take in the Florida sunshine.
That said, one should not tolerate a slip and fall due tothe negligence of another. You deserve compensation for the medical bills, workhours missed, and move. At Carpenter and Czelusts, no help violins recover lostwages and pay those medical bills by delivering justice.
So let us answer the question of how to prove ASlip and tallcase. Then If you think your situation could be quality, contact the offices tohave your case reviewed.
WHAT IS A SLIP AND FALL?
When you ask Bar Prep Hero the definition of a slip and fellclaim, you get the following definition:
"This is a premises liability for a claim for damages;it Is made when the plaintiff has fallen on another's property and suffered aninjury due to the landowner's negligence in allowing a foreseeable dangerouscondition to exist."
Those dangerous conditions could include but are not limitedto slips and falls resulting in not only bruises, scrapes, and bumps but alsobroken bones and traumatic brain injuries. Unfortunately, many of these casesend up changing a person's quality of life in the future.
That is why at Carpenter and Czelusta, we always treat slipand fall accidents seriously. Seek medical attention no matter how severe theaccident seems to be at the time. Many injuries and complications don't show upuntil days later when the body has a chance to emerge from shock and begin thehealing process.
COMMON SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS
When considering collecting damages for a slip and tallcase, most likely, your accident will tall into one of the below examples ofcases we have seen over the years.
· Broken floor tiles
· Cracked pavement
· Debris on Doors
· Exposed electrical wiring
· Holes in flooring
· Inadequate lighting
· Inadequate warning signage
· Lack of hat trails
· Poorly planned lures
· Spilled food or drink
· Unwin flooring
· Uneven stain
· Wer Hooring
· Worn carpets
COMMON INJURIES IN A SLIP AND FALL
The National Safety Council states that almost 9 millionhospital Elt visits from slip and fall accidents per year. Those accidentsresult in injuries that range from minor to very serious. Here are a few of thecategories your injury may fall into.
· Trusses, cuts, aral scrapes
· Spraits and ira cures
· Shoulder dislocation
· Knee Injuries
· 1lip Fractures
· Tack and spine injuries
· Neck injuries
· Head and brain injuries
· And more
WHAT YOU NEED TO PROVE YOUR CASE
To prove a slip and falla n build a strong case, there are afew pieces of information vital to procuring the evidence. These factorsinclude liability, negligence and responsability.
· Liability - Is the State of beingresponsible for something, especially by law or a thing, for which someone isresponsible, especially a debt or financial obligation.
· Negligence - Definied as failure to use areasonable care, resulting in damage or injury to another.
· Responsibility - Responsibility isalready "the state or fact of being accountable or to blame for somethingor a moral obligation to behave correctly toward or in respect of."
LIABILITY IN SLIP AND FALL
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NEGLIGENCE IN SLIP AND FALL
Second, you will need to prove there was negligence on thepart of the property outer and chat action or lack thereof led to the accident.For instance, this could be a slippery surface warning, the allure to clean aspill, hazardous materials being disposed of improperly, or not making repairs.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERSONAL AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
Finally, responsibility should be evident regarding the lackof care taken to remove or repair hazards from the client access areas.
Those shortcomings resulted in the accident.
FLORIDA'S SLIP AND FALL LAWS
When it is clear the property comer is responsible ornegligent in maintaining safe conditions, it is a good idea to explore youroptions for compensation of loses. Thisis where the aw must step to help vitcims. And in Florida law, there are twofactors to consider that could affect your case. They are the statute oflimitations and the "shared fault" rules.
· Statute of Limitations is the law thatplaces a time limit on your rights to have your case heard in a court of law.Your attorney will Inow that time you have, but haste should always be made inbeginning the process to ensure you meet the deadline.
· The Shared Fault Rules cover the propertyowner when they feel the injured had some part in the accident. The propertyowner could claim you were not supposed to be in that area. They could say youwere on your phone or the like. Or perhaps, the timer says your shoes were inappropriatefor the environment or place you were walking. There are many ways they canclaim you share in the responsibility.
Being prepared for these instances is an excellent strategyto get you working toward total compensation. Carpenter and Czelusta can Help.
WHAT YOU CAN DO WHEN YOU HAVE A SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT
These accidents are unexpected and can alter your world,even if only for a time. But there are things you can do to protect yourself,whether you think it is serious at the time of the accident or not. Being,prepared is always a wise decision. Therefore, here is what we suggest.
1. Make sure you are all right, first and foremost.
2. Take pictures of the area, the hazard, and allyour injuries.
3. Gather witnesses and their contact information.
4. File an accident report with the business andget a copy of that report before you leave the premises.
5. Seek medical attention and document allsymptoms, injuries, and procedures.
6. Then call an attorney to see what can be done tohelp you get through this time.
HOW YOUR LAWYER CAN HELP
Navigating the law is the responsibility of your qualifiedattorney. That lawyer should not only practice the type of law necessary foryour case, but they should have ample experience with that type of trial aswell. When you hire an attorney to light your slip-and-fall case, you want toknow they will deliver on their promises and give you the attention youdeserve.
When choosing Carpenter and Caelusta to fight your case, youpartner with the experience of dually licensed healthcare and legalprofessionals, nurse attorney Christa Carpenter, and attorney Eric Czelusta.Using our vast network of healthcare professionals and knowledge of the law, wepresent each case with an arsenal of justice, procedure, and expertise.
With Carpenter and Caefusta, you'll experience caringpersonal attention, legal and subject matter expertise, and real experiencethat leads to results.
TRUST CARPENTER AND CZELUSTA WITH YOUR SLIP AND FALL
Who we are matters to you, and Carpenter and Czelusta arethe lawyers to present your case, With Carpenter and Czelusta Trial Lawyers,your lawsuit will be evaluated by a dually- licensed healthcare and legalprofessional, nurse attorney Christe Carpenter, and attorney Eric Czelusta.Both attorneys pride themselves on responsiveness, dedication, and specializedknowledge in health care law.
WHAT CLIENTS EXPERIENCE IN WHO WE ARE:
· Personal Attention
· The Highest Level of Expertise
· Attention to Detail
· Unmatchable Elfort
· Unparalleled Commitment
From the Panhandle to the Florida Keys, Carpenter andCzelusta have been serving Florida victims since 1998. Practicing in all typesof personal injury matters, including auto accidents, brain injury, nursinghome abuse, medical malpractice, and wrongful death, who we are matters.
You can trust us with your slip and fall accident case, socontact us today to get started pursuing justice.
