Slip & Fall? Let Our Aventura Attorney Fight for Your Compensation

Were you or someone you love injured in a slip and fall? An Aventura slip and fall attorney with Meldon Law can fight for your compensation. If your accident resulted from negligent or dangerous property conditions, we can hold the property owner financially responsible with a premises liability claim or lawsuit.

For over 50 years, our law firm has served clients across Florida with compassion and integrity. Our Aventura personal injury lawyers have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts. To find out more about how we serve you, call us now for a free consultation.

Our Aventura Slip and Fall Attorneys Are a Force to Be Reckoned With

At Meldon Law, we are passionate about getting justice for accident victims. Our legal team is trial-tested and will not back down. We take on your fight like it’s our own and have earned a reputation for aggressive legal advocacy in and outside the courtroom.

If you or your loved one suffered a slip and fall injury caused by property negligence, our Aventura premises liability lawyers will do everything possible to secure full and fair awards. We limit our caseload so we can give every client the attention they deserve.

Our attorneys will craft a legal strategy focused on your needs and goals. We aim to get full and fair awards, so you have the resources to heal.

We Will Seek Maximum Compensation for Your Slip and Fall Accident

We will put our law firm’s skills, knowledge, and resources behind getting the maximum compensation possible for your injury. In general, our Aventura slip, trip, and fall lawyers can seek damages for the following:

• Medical treatment, including surgeries, hospitalizations, doctor fees, physical therapy, rehabilitation, mobility aids, prescription drugs, nursing services, and attendant care
• Lost income, including lost benefits, wages, earnings, and diminished earning capacity if your injuries interfere with your ability to work in the future
• Household services, including assistance with home maintenance, cooking, cleaning, transportation, and child care if your injury prevents you from performing necessary tasks
• Pain and suffering, including disfigurement, scarring, chronic pain, loss of mobility, anxiety, stress, depression, loss of enjoyment, and reduced quality of life

Slip and fall accidents can be fatal. If you lost a loved one in a preventable accident, our Aventura wrongful death attorneys can help you act. It would be an honor to fight for compensation to protect your family and future.

Establishing Liability for a Slip and Fall

Liability for a slip and fall injury usually rests with the owner or person “in control” of the property where you fell. This party may be a residential property owner or renter, a business owner, or the manager of a commercial or retail space.

To prove financial responsibility, our Aventura attorneys must establish that a hazardous condition caused your injury and that the liable party knew or should have known about it. Examples of negligent and dangerous property conditions include:

• Ripped carpeting
• Cracked concrete, asphalt, or tile
• Broken floorboards
• Wet or slippery flooring
• Broken stairs
• Lack of railings
• Lack of adequate lighting
• Obstructed walkways
• Unsecured cords and cables
• Potholes

Property owners can also be liable if they fail to warn visitors or invitees about known hazards, such as construction areas or uncovered holes. However, they are usually not liable for injuries to trespassers.

Evidence in a Premises Liability Claim

Our Aventura slip and fall lawyers will investigate your accident and build your case using evidence, which may include:

• Eyewitness statements
• Surveillance or cell phone video of your fall
• Photographs, video, and other documentation of the negligent property condition
• Official accident reports and police reports from the Aventura Police Department
• Property maintenance records
• Medical records
• Testimony from doctors, accident reconstructionists, and other relevant experts
• Proof of your losses, including bills, receipts, pay stubs, and estimates

We will use the collected evidence to identify liable parties and prove they acted negligently. We will also identify your losses and aggressively pursue maximum compensation through negotiations with insurance and opposing counsel. If we cannot secure a fair settlement, we can represent you at trial.

How Long Do You Have to Seek Slip and Fall Damages from an At-Fault Party?

If you can seek compensation through a property insurance claim, you should notify the insurance company as soon as possible.

If we must pursue legal action, Florida Statutes § 95.11 allows two years to file most personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. If the statute of limitations expires, the court will likely refuse your case.

Contacting our slip and fall attorneys from the outset of the legal process can ensure a speedy and efficient collection of evidence and help you avoid making mistakes that could hurt your claim. Acting fast also gives our lawyers the longest window to negotiate a settlement before we must file suit.

Slip and Fall Injuries Can Be Severe and Fatal

Slip and fall accidents can cause catastrophic and fatal injuries. Falls can be especially dangerous for adults aged 65 and older. According to the most recent data from Florida Health, unintentional fall injuries were the leading cause of death for state residents in this age group in 2021.

Our Aventura slip and fall lawyers can handle cases involving:

• Broken bones
• Sprains and strains
• Severe cuts and bruising
• Hip fractures
• Back injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
• Internal injuries

Falls can also affect victims mentally. Falls in older adults can lead to a fear of falling again, a loss of independence, forced relocation from the home, and family stress.

Contact Meldon Law to Connect With an Aventura Slip and Fall Lawyer

Meldon Law views helping injury victims as more than a career. Fighting for our clients is our calling. We know that compensation can give you the tools and resources to heal and get your life back on track, and we take the responsibility you put in us seriously. Our Aventura slip and fall attorneys will work tirelessly to get the awards you deserve.

We take cases on contingency and offer free initial consultations, so our services cost nothing upfront or out of pocket. Call us today to get started.