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Whether you, your spouse, your aging parent or your child has been injured, coping with the effects of a serious slip and fall accident can be a life-changing experience. The financial costs can add up quickly, and the non-financial effects – the pain and suffering, the post-traumatic stress and the loss of enjoyment of life – can seem like too much to bear. Recovering financial compensation is important, and the first step toward asserting your legal rights is to put an experienced Tallahassee slip and fall lawyer on your side.
At Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA, we help our clients recover just compensation for serious injuries sustained in slip and fall accidents. We have been fighting for Florida residents and families for more than 40 years, and we have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for our clients’ losses. When you hire our firm to represent you, you will work directly with an experienced lawyer throughout your slip and fall case, and our team will work diligently to secure maximum compensation for your losses as quickly as possible.
In many cases, property owners and business owners will be liable for injuries sustained in slip and fall accidents. This is because property and business owners owe a “duty of care” to maintain their premises reasonably free from slip and fall risks. If you or a member of your family was injured on anyone else’s property, you should speak with a Tallahassee slip and fall lawyer about your legal rights.
The amount of compensation available depends on the severity of the injuries sustained in the accident. In Florida, slip and fall accident victims are entitled to just compensation for all of their financial and non-financial losses. This includes:
The amount of time it takes to recover just compensation for a slip and fall depends on a number of different factors as well. In many cases, it is possible to secure a favorable settlement in a matter of months. But, some cases go to trial, and the trial process can easily take a year or longer.
Yes, without question. Premises liability cases are complicated, and property and business owners (and their insurance companies) will fight vigorously to avoid liability. If you want to make sure you receive just compensation for your (or your loved one’s) injuries, you need to hire an experienced slip and fall lawyer to represent you.
Most slip and fall accidents result in minor injuries. Some can result in serious injuries that can leave you unable to work or take care of your family.
It’s important to note that some injuries may not manifest themselves right away. Even if you felt okay immediately after your accident, you may begin experiencing symptoms in the days that follow. As a result, you should get a thorough medical exam if you are experiencing any lingering pain, stiffness, or soreness. If you were previously treated, listen to your body – schedule a follow-up examination if you do not seem to be healing or your condition is deteriorating.
If you suffer a severe injury related to a slip and fall, you should speak with an experienced Tallahassee slip and fall lawyer as soon as possible. They can help you document your claim so that you can focus on your recovery. Your lawyer can help with the following:
Your slip and fall attorney can speak with the insurance company, your doctor, and other related parties on your behalf. They can negotiate a fair settlement of your claim or pursue legal action if the other party refuses to accept responsibility for your injury.
Slip and fall accidents can be especially dangerous for the elderly. Statistics show that older adults are more likely to slip and fall than younger people and are also much more likely to suffer severe injuries.
Mobility issues, poor balance, poor eyesight, and other common factors among the elderly all contribute to the possibility of a fall for older people. Also, they are more likely to suffer serious injuries such as broken bones or a brain injury. Finally, older people take longer to heal and are more likely to require more extensive medical treatment than younger people. Slip and fall accidents for an older adult can result in permanent disability and even death.
Property owners’ whose premises are frequented by the elderly arguably have a higher duty to ensure that their property is safe:
If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident, the facts in your case are critical. An experienced Tallahassee slip and fall lawyer can review the facts surrounding your accident and help you understand your options. If the accident was due to the property owner’s negligence, you may be entitled to be compensated for your injuries and any economic losses you have suffered.
If you would like more information about seeking financial compensation for a trip and fall accident in Tallahassee, please contact us to schedule a free initial consultation. Call 800-780-8607 to schedule an appointment, or tell us what happened and how to reach you and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
The Towle House, 517 N. Calhoun St.
Tallahassee, FL 32301-1231
Toll-free: (888) 549-7011
Phone: (850) 224-7600
En Espanol: (800) 220-7006
