Summerfield Slip & Fall Lawyer

Meldon Law can seek compensation if you or someone you loved suffered a slip and fall injury. Our law firm was founded in 1971 to help victims of negligence get justice. We will hold property owners financially accountable for hazardous conditions.

Our Summerfield slip and fall lawyers can handle every step of your insurance claim or lawsuit so you can focus on your health or caring for your hurt loved one. We will take on your fight like it’s our own, and we will not back down. Call today or fill out our contact form for a free case review.

Our Summerfield Slip and Fall Lawyers Help Victims of Premises Liability Accidents

Slip-and-fall accidents fall under the umbrella of premises liability. This area of the law addresses injuries caused by negligent or unsafe property conditions. Our Summerfield personal injury lawyers can pursue a premises liability claim against a property owner for slips, trips, and falls caused by:

• Slippery or wet floors
• Torn carpeting
• Broken tiles or floorboards
• Loose flooring
• Cracked sidewalks
• Potholes
• Walkway obstructions, including electrical cords and utility cables
• Dangerous or narrow stairways
• Lack of lighting

How We Build Your Claim

Our compassionate attorneys and staff can put 50 years of experience behind building your case and providing you with quality legal services. When you work with our firm, we will:

• Investigate your slip and fall. Our attorneys will prove that negligence caused your injury. We can visit the site of your slip, trip, and fall, document the property conditions, and collect physical evidence. We can also obtain medical records, police reports, incident reports, and interview eyewitnesses. If there is surveillance or cell phone footage of the accident, we can track it down. We can also hire and consult with medical professionals and other experts when needed.
• Manage case details. We take the legal burden off your shoulders. Instead of worrying about paperwork, phone calls, emails, deadlines, and insurance negotiations, you can rest and recover, knowing your case is in good hands.
• Advocate for fair compensation. We will identify all of your economic and non-economic damages and pursue the maximum settlement possible with a residential or commercial property insurance claim. If the property owner’s insurance company refuses to offer fair compensation, or we believe that going to court is the best route to get what you deserve, we can represent you in a personal injury lawsuit.

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Compensation for Slip and Fall Accidents in Florida

Slips and falls can lead to significant losses. Our Summerfield slip and fall attorneys can pursue compensation for:

• Current and future medical costs – including emergency transportation, emergency treatment, hospitalization, copays, medical procedures, prescription medications, mobility aids, physical therapy, and long-term care
• Lost wages – including lost income and employment benefits
• Lost earning capacity – compensation for reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering – including monetary awards for permanent and disabling injuries, scarring, disfigurement, severe and chronic pain, loss of mobility, anxiety, stress, depression, and reduced quality of life

If you lost a loved one in a slip and fall, a wrongful death lawyer from our firm can help you seek justice and compensation for your losses. This could include medical expenses, funeral and burial costs, lost income, future lost income, lost services and support, lost parental care and guidance, and survivors’ pain and suffering.

How Comparative Negligence Can Affect Your Damages

A common defense against slip and fall injury claims is to allege that the injured party caused or contributed to the accident. For example, defendants may claim that a victim was trespassing or in an area the property owner had blocked off or warned patrons away from. Defendants may also accuse you of negligent actions, like looking at your phone or being intoxicated.

These strategies are designed to reduce your compensation. Under Florida’s modified comparative negligence system, outlined in Florida Statutes § 768.81, if the court assigns you fault, it will reduce your award by your percentage of liability. For example, if your final damage award is $100,000 and you are 10% responsible, you would receive $90,000. Any fault above 50% will bar you from recovering any compensation at all.

When insurance agents and opposing counsel try to use comparative fault against you, our attorneys will fight back. We know all the tricks and tactics they use and how to protect you and your claim for compensation.

How Long Do You Have to Pursue a Slip and Fall Case?

Insurance deadlines can be short, so you should file claims immediately to stay within the terms of the policy.

If we decide to file a lawsuit, we must do so within two years of your slip and fall, according to Florida Statutes § 95.11. The same statute of limitations applies to wrongful death cases.

Common Slip and Fall Injuries Our Injury Attorneys See

According to the Florida Department of Health, slip and fall accidents are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in Florida residents aged 65 and older. Some of the most common slip, trip, and fall injuries we see include:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Hip fractures
• Spine or back fractures
• Torso fractures
• Upper and lower extremity (non-hip) fractures
• Head, face, or neck fractures

Florida’s popularity as a retirement destination means it has an aging population, but young people can suffer fall injuries, too. No matter your age or the severity of your injury, our Summerfield slip and fall attorneys can assist you. We can handle residential property claims or claims against business and commercial properties, including restaurants, bars, malls, theaters, theme parks, and more.

Get Help from a Summerfield Slip and Fall Attorney at Meldon Law

When you need compensation to heal from an injury, skill, experience, and knowledge are THE most important things in your case. Meldon Law delivers this and more with top-notch, client-focused service. We are here to help you understand the legal process, build a successful claim, and fight for full and fair financial awards.

Call today for a free consultation and learn more about how our Summerfield slip and fall lawyers can fight for you. We work on contingency, meaning you don’t pay a fee until we win.