Slipping and falling due to another party’s negligence is commonly a painful and aggravating experience that leaves most people suffering from immense physical injuries, emotional anguish, and financial hardships.
Survivors often feel disheartened, frustrated, and confused after living through a painful slip-and-fall accident.
Most people are left wondering if they can sue for pain and suffering after their slip-and-fall accident.
Working with a knowledgeable and well-respected Florida slip-and-fall accident lawyer will help you and your loved ones better understand what actions you can take to pursue justice for your unjust accident.
Call our team at Sliporfall.com at 866-597-0009 today to schedule your free case consultation to discuss your options after suffering a slip-and-fall accident.
Common Types of Slip-and-Fall Injuries
Slip-and-fall accidents commonly leave survivors suffering from severe physical pain and emotional distress.
Common injuries caused by slip-and-fall accidents include
- Cuts, scrapes, abrasions, and lacerations
- Bruises and contusions
- Broken, fractured, or shattered bones
- Dislocated joints, commonly the patella or shoulder
- Herniated, compressed, or ruptured discs in the back
- Soft tissue damage, including strains and sprains to muscles, ligaments, and tendons
- Internal bleeding and internal organ damage, often leading to severe adverse health implications
- Spinal cord injuries that can result in a person becoming wholly or partially paralyzed, commonly leading to premature death
- Traumatic brain injuries, ranging from a concussion to a more severe and long-term cognitive impairment
- Post-traumatic stress
- Wrongful death
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Slip-and-Fall Accidents in Florida
Slip-and-fall accidents most often happen when a property or surface area has been negligently or irresponsibly maintained.
In Florida, slip-and-fall accidents regularly occur at big-box stores, restaurants, bars, hotels, grocery stores, and places of employment. Outdoors and public areas, including parks, parking lots, streets, and sidewalks, are also common places for slip-and-fall accidents.
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), through the Florida Department of Health, estimates that 2.5% of people in Florida have been involved in slip-and-fall injuries in a single recent year. That same year, non-fatal emergency room visits from slip-and-fall accidents were at a rate of 2,276.1 per 100,000 people, and the rate of deaths from slip-and-fall accidents was 12.2.
Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that unintentional falls resulted in 210,430 deaths across the United States in a recent year.
The National Floor Safety Institute indicates that slip-and-fall incidents led to over one million hospital visits during the same period.
Additionally, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that falls, slips, and trips accounted for 865 workplace fatalities in a recent year, marking a 1.8 percent rise compared to the previous year.
Common Causes of Slip-and-Fall Accidents
Slip-and-fall accidents frequently occur as the result of poorly or neglected maintained land or property.
Common causes of slip-and-fall accidents are
- Poorly lit areas that are challenging to navigate safely
- Slippery surfaces from ice, snow, water, grease, or other substances
- Damaged walkways from uneven pavement, loose floor mats or tiling, torn carpeting, broken stairs, or potholes
- Obstructed pathways with items left in the middle of a walkway, like cables crossing a hallway or boxes left in a footpath
- Inadequate safety measures, including a lack of handrails on elevated platforms and staircases or missing warning signs to indicate a slippery or wet surface area
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What Do I Do After a Slip-and-Fall Accident?
People often feel emotionally distressed after suffering through a traumatic slip-and-fall accident. They are often unsure of what to do or who to turn to for help in seeking justice for their pain and suffering.
It is imperative to take the correct steps after being in a slip-and-fall accident to care for your health, protect your rights, and maximize your opportunity to recover total compensation for your damages.
Maintain Thorough Documentation
Maintain thorough documentation for as many items as possible associated with your slip-and-fall accident, including
- A journal detailing what you recall from the accident, as well as any pain and suffering that you experience
- The shoes and clothing you were wearing at the time of the fall
- Photographs and videos from the scene, if available
- Photographs and videos of any injuries that you suffered from the accident
- Photographs and videos of any property damage that resulted from the accident
- A copy of the incident report, if applicable
- Notes and copies from any communications with third parties, including the property owner, medical professionals at the scene, witnesses, and insurance agencies
- Doctors’ notes, recommendations, and treatment plans
- All receipts from expenses that result from your accident
- Proof of any lost wages that result from your injuries
Seek and Follow Medical Advice
Seek professional medical advice immediately after your slip-and-fall accident.
Verify that your professional medical team thoroughly documents all of your pain and suffering from the slip-and-fall accident.
Follow all the advice and treatment plans that your medical team gives you.
Contact an Attorney
Contact an attorney as soon as possible after your slip-and-fall accident to make sure you meet all of Florida's statute of limitations for your case.
Many people find that ensuing legal proceedings alone after their slip-and-fall accident is a complicated and overwhelming experience. Most survivors and their loved ones feel distressed at the start of the process and are unsure of where to turn to for help.
Working with a knowledgeable slip-and-fall accident lawyer will ease the challenging and stressful burden of navigating the painful aftermath of your accident for you and your loved ones. Your reliable legal team will manage your lawsuit, maximize your chances of recovering just compensation, and make sure your rights are protected throughout the legal process.
Contact Sliporfall.com today to schedule your free case consultation. Let us help you get the care, justice, and compensation you deserve for your slip-and-fall accident.
Make sure to bring the items below with you to our first meeting:
- Your documentation list
- A list of your expenses
- Your medical treatment plan
- Any other relevant information
Can I Receive Compensation for a Slip-and-Fall Accident?
Slip-and-fall accidents commonly leave survivors suffering from severe physical pain and emotional suffering.
You could recover compensation for your damages after a slip-and-fall accident, including
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish
- Partial or permanent disability
- Inability to use a body part
- Medical expenses for both current and future treatments
- Any resulting medical complications or health issues
- Property damage
- Lost wages
- Lost future earning capacity
- Lost quality of life
- Lost consortium or companionship
- Any additional associated expenses
- Wrongful death
Working with a reliable slip-and-fall accident attorney will protect your rights while increasing your opportunity to recover maximum compensation for your accident damages.
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Why Choose Sliporfall.com
Suffering a slip-and-fall accident because of another party’s negligence is often a stressful and overwhelming experience, leaving most survivors managing severe physical injuries, distressing emotional anguish, and mounting financial burdens.
Our compassionate team at Sliporfall.com knows how challenging it is for survivors and their loved ones to navigate this painful experience.
We pride ourselves on offering top-quality legal representation to our clients, utilizing our decades of experience in personal injury cases.
All of our client relationships begin with a free case consultation, allowing our team to listen to and understand your painful and unique situation carefully. Our team will answer any questions you have regarding your case and address all of your concerns. From there, we will guide you on the best path forward to seek justice and fair compensation for your unjust damages.
Our clients often share their appreciation for the help we gave to them and their loved ones during the stressful and complicated aftermath of their accidents.
Bob was traumatically injured after suffering a fall, leaving him facing a challenging and arduous road to recovery. He appreciated how easy and seamless we made the legal process for him, allowing him to better focus on getting his health and life back on track.
Doris was grateful for the relief we helped her feel after her accident, commenting that our demonstrated experience helped make her feel at ease.
Frankie was happy with the regular contact our team provided him during his case. He appreciated how we made him feel like a valued client and not just another number to our firm.
Joanne found our firm after being injured for the first time and realizing she needed legal representation for her case. She was grateful for how consoling and sympathetic our team was about her situation and appreciated how hard we fought for her best interest throughout her case.
Contact our reliable team at Sliporfall.com today to get the care and help you deserve after your painful slip-and-fall accident.
Can You Sue for Pain and Suffering After a Slip and Fall?
Suffering a painful slip-and-fall accident because of another party’s negligence leaves most people feeling distraught, upset, and overwhelmed.
They are often unsure what they can do to seek justice for their pain and suffering caused by the accident.
If you suffered a slip-and-fall accident, you can sue for your pain and suffering.
Working with a well-versed and compassionate slip-and-fall accident lawyer will ease the stressful burden felt by you and your loved ones during this complicated time, allowing you to better focus on your health and recovery.
It is essential to contact an attorney as soon as possible after suffering a slip-and-fall accident to make sure you meet Florida's statute of limitations for your case.
Your dedicated legal team will work diligently on your behalf to help you achieve justice for your unjust pain and suffering through a series of thorough actions.
Gather Evidence
Your legal team will work diligently to gather evidence to help strengthen your case.
You must help your legal team by providing as much documentation as possible about your accident, including
- A journal detailing what you recall from the accident, as well as any pain and suffering that you experience
- The shoes and clothing you were wearing at the time of the fall
- Photographs and videos from the scene, if available
- Photographs and videos of any injuries that you suffered from the accident
- Photographs and videos of any property damage that resulted from the accident
- A copy of the incident report, if applicable
- Notes and copies from any communications with third parties, including the property owner, medical professionals at the scene, witnesses, and insurance agencies
- Doctors’ notes, recommendations, and treatment plans
- All receipts from expenses that result from your accident
- Proof of any lost wages that result from your injuries
Prove Fault
Negligent parties often attempt to deny any fault or responsibility for their actions that led to a person suffering a painful and traumatic slip-and-fall accident on their property.
Your determined legal team will clearly demonstrate that the responsible party's negligence caused your slip-and-fall accident.
They will compile compelling evidence to support your case, including the documentation you provide and testimonies from medical experts and accident reconstruction experts.
Manage the Lawsuit
Your experienced legal team will take care of every aspect of the lawsuit for you, from initiating legal action to managing all communication with third parties and negotiating any settlement offers. They will keep you informed at every stage of the process and address any questions or concerns you may have about your case.
Your dedicated attorneys will fight for your rights to make sure you receive compensation for all damages related to your slip-and-fall accident, including physical pain and suffering, emotional anguish, partial or permanent disability, inability to use a body part, medical expenses for both current and future treatments, any resulting medical complications or health issues, property damage, lost wages, lost future earning capacity, lost quality of life, lost consortium or companionship, any additional associated expenses, and an unfortunate wrongful death.
Contact Sliporfall.com today to schedule your free case consultation with one of our trusted team members if you or your loved one suffered a slip-and-fall injury.
Work With a Trusted Slip-and-Fall Accident Attorney
Being in a devastating slip-and-fall accident due to another party’s negligence is often a painful, distressing, and overwhelming experience for survivors and their loved ones.
Finding the help of an experienced and trusted slip-and-fall accident lawyer will make your complicated situation more manageable, allowing you and your loved ones to focus on your health and recovery.
Contact Sliporfall.com today at (954) 500-4878 to schedule your free case consultation. Let us help you get the care, justice, and compensation you deserve for your slip-and-fall accident. Our headquarters is conveniently located on the west side of Brooksville, just south of Cortez Boulevard near the Suncoast Parkway.