Floridians who slip and fall on potholes and sustain injuries and actual damages may be entitled to financial compensation for their losses.
Slip and fall accidents due to potholes can occur in parking lots, sidewalks, bike lanes, and other public property, leading to severe injury and wrongful death. These cases can involve many complexities, primarily due to government entities' responsibility for your injuries and damages.
Speak to an experienced slip and fall lawyer at Holliday Karatinos Law Firm to discuss the merits of your case. We offer free and confidential legal consultations for Florida residents.
Why Choose Holliday Karatinos Law Firm?
Holliday Karatinos Law Firm is dedicated to helping injured parties needing to prioritize their recovery after a terrible accident.
Florida has some of the biggest pothole problems in the nation, with the president of the Tampa neighborhood associations describing some potholes as "bigger than baby carriages." There is no excuse for not fixing these hazardous conditions to prevent slip and falls and other premises liability accidents.
Our experienced legal team handles slip and fall insurance claims and lawsuits to ensure Florida residents receive monetary justice when accidents cause injuries and compensatory damages, such as medical bills and income losses.
We provide peace of mind by offering free and confidential consultations, thorough case investigations into slip and fall cases, and comprehensive claim valuations.
Our firm has the necessary experience to pursue compensation against liable government agencies.
Free and Confidential Consultations
During your free and confidential consultation, our personal injury attorneys will listen with compassion and clarity, identifying your case's strengths and weaknesses.
Understanding these components will help us tailor a legal strategy to the specifics of your slip and fall case. Bring any evidence, including incident reports, medical documentation, bills, and photos of injuries, to paint a clearer picture.
Pictures of the pothole that caused your Florida slip and fall help. However, we will also document the scene of your accident during our investigation.
Thorough Case Investigation
Our legal team understands the importance of solid evidence in a Florida slip and fall and will quickly gather and preserve evidence that supports the city's negligence. That includes visiting the incident scene to take pictures and measurements of the pothole.
Other viable evidence we may gather in a slip and fall on potholes case includes:
- Statements from witnesses of your slip and fall
- Video surveillance from security cameras capturing the incident (and possibly how long a pothole remained unattended to)
- Incident reports reporting the pothole to relevant government authorities
- Detailed medical documentation of your injuries
Holliday Karatinos Law Firm understands that you cannot win a slip and fall case without establishing the liable party knew about the pothole, failed to warn, and failed to fix it within a reasonable timeframe.
Our investigation will prove that the relevant government entity knew or should have known about it through reports or due to its evident nature but failed to address it promptly.
Comprehensive Claim Valuation
Our law firm offers comprehensive claim valuation to maximize slip and fall settlements. We will carefully calculate your economic damages before determining a value for your non-economic losses. This means evaluating all financial expenses, such as medical bills, property damages, and lost wages.
When injuries create a need for help with household services, like housecleaning, grocery shopping, and cooking, we may secure compensation for those losses.
In some instances, childcare may be a viable economic expense recoverable in slip and fall claims. Bring evidence of all monetary losses incurred from your slip and fall to your free consultation.
With offices conveniently located in Brooksville, Lutz, Tampa, and Inverness, Holliday Karatinos Law Firm is committed to serving Floridians who sustain injuries and damages in a slip and fall on potholes. Contact our experienced premises liability lawyers to discuss the details of your Florida slip and fall at (866) 597-0009.
How Much Are Slip and Fall on Pothole Claims Worth?
How much your slip and fall on a pothole case is worth depends on several factors. First, insurance policy limits may prohibit you from securing maximum compensation. They will only pay the policyholder’s limits.
However, obtaining any remaining amounts in a lawsuit is plausible when government entities are involved because they have the assets to compensate. We will ensure maximum compensation by exploring all possible actions to secure it.
Other factors influencing slip and fall claims include:
- Severity of Injuries: The severity of your injuries significantly impacts how much your slip and fall claim is worth—the more severe the injuries, the higher the compensation. For example, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries with life-altering circumstances will generally receive higher settlements than injuries that make a full recovery.
- Medical Expenses: The sum of your healthcare costs is another major factor in how much compensation you may receive after a slip and fall on potholes. This is especially true when injuries are severe. They require lengthier treatments and rehabilitation services, which adds up quickly.
- Lost Wages: You may file for income losses when you miss work due to slip and fall injuries. These generally include lost wages or salary. However, depending on the severity of injuries and your profession, you may recover lost tips, bonuses, healthcare benefits, retirement or pension, and potential promotions. When injuries prevent you from returning to work, our team will work with vocational experts to configure your diminished earning capacity and future earnings.
The extent of your physical pain and mental suffering is another viable factor when valuing claims.
Our personal injury lawyers will communicate with your treating physicians and psychiatrists to ensure accurate documentation of these symptoms. You must also keep a pain journal that outlines your intangible injury symptoms.
These include pain, mental anguish, and psychological trauma, like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You should also note sleep disturbances and limitations or the inability to perform daily or work-related tasks.
Consult Our Florida Slip and Fall Attorneys Today
Let an experienced Florida slip and fall attorney with Holliday Karatinos Law Firm listen to your story and determine a strategy to help. We are dedicated to securing compensation for medical bills, income losses, and your pain and suffering after a slip and fall in Florida.
Call (866) 597-0009 for your free consultation and get started today.