Holiday Slip & Fall Attorney
A slip and fall can happen in the blink of an eye. One moment you step into a store or reach for an item on a shelf, and the next you are lying flat on your back in considerable pain. Call Wendy Doyle-Palumbo, Esq. to find out if you can bring a legal claim against the property owner. Premises liability law requires that people maintain their property for the safety of visitors. But difficult questions arise over whether the property owner did enough or whether they were too lax. Our Holiday slip & fall attorney will assess the relevant information to determine the full scope of your legal rights.
Do You Have the Right to Compensation for a Slip and Fall?
There is no easy answer. One consideration is why you slipped and fell. Often, people slip because of a liquid or substance on the floor, such as spilled water or melting ice. Wet leaves, trash, and loose tiles are also reasons why people unexpectedly lose their footing and tumble to the ground.
We also want to know more about why you are on the property. Many of our clients are hurt in businesses, like grocery stores or pharmacies. They are invited inside to do business, and in these situations property owners should use the highest degree of care.
Other people are hurt when they enter the property for their own reasons, with or without permission of the owner. The owner will owe people lesser duties of care.
We can also consider your own negligence. Were you scrolling through text messages when you slipped? That might mean you were not paying sufficient attention to where you stepped, and Florida’s comparative negligence law can reduce or possibly bar you from suing. Our firm will use our experience to gauge the strength of your claim.
We have experience fighting for maximum compensation to cover:
- Medical treatment. Fall victims often break an arm, tear a shoulder muscle, or suffer a concussion or whiplash. These injuries might require surgery, time in the hospital, and physical therapy. We can request compensation for all medical care.
- Lost wages. Are you too hurt to work? We can fight for fair compensation to cover lost income or wages. Catastrophic injuries might warrant compensation for diminished future earning potential.
- Property damage. You might have smashed your phone on the ground or damaged other property. We can demand compensation to fix or replace it.
- Pain and suffering. Bodily injuries lead to increase in stress and pain. We can request compensation.
Have Questions? Contact Our Office to Schedule a Meeting
A Holiday slip and fall lawyer can offer more individual advice in a free consultation. Our firm is prepared to bring a claim against stores, schools, restaurants, movie theaters, and other establishments. You might also have a claim against a private homeowner. To improve the odds of obtaining a settlement, hire a lawyer with the right mix of education and experience. Contact Attorney Wendy Doyle-Palumbo for a free consultation.