Miami Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer

A slip and fall injury is a surprise, and so are the expensive medical bills and losses it may lead to. The cause of many of these slip and fall accidents is another party’s negligence. You can hold that party liable for your injuries and losses. Our lawyers are here to assist you.

If you are dealing with injuries from a slip and fall, the Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers team will help you get the compensation you deserve. Call a Miami personal injury attorney in Miami, FL, today.

What Is My Slip and Fall Case Worth?

What your slip and fall case is worth depends on several factors:

• The severity of your injuries: A traumatic brain injury will likely be worth more than a broken arm.
• What medical care you require: If you needed immediate medical attention or surgeries, your case may be worth more.
• How long you will need medical care: If you will need long-term medical care, your damages will be much higher than someone who needed medical care for a few months.
• Whether you are able to work after your accident: You can recover compensation if you were unable to return to work or needed to work a different job due to your injuries.
• How much pain you endured: The longer you are in pain, the more likely you are to recover a higher amount of compensation.

Our Miami slip and fall attorneys can help you explore how certain factors may affect what your case is worth.

Recoverable Damages for a Slip or Trip and Fall

Suffering a slip and fall can lead to serious or catastrophic injuries. We will work to get you the compensation you deserve for your damages, which may include:

• Medical bills
• Childcare costs
• Transportation
• Lost wages
• Diminished earning capacity
• Household renovation needs to accommodate a disability
• Pain and suffering

If you lost a loved one due to slip and fall in Miami, please accept our sincere condolences. Our team can help you fight for compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit.

Statute of Limitations for Slip and Fall in Florida

The  state of Florida requires us to file all slip and fall cases within two years of the slip and fall accident. Failing to file a case within this time limit may lead to ineligibility for collecting the compensation you deserve.

For this reason, it is important to contact a slip and fall lawyer in Miami as soon as possible.

How We Can Assist You with Your Slip and Fall Case

Complimentary Consultation

It is important for us to know you and the details of your case. A consultation gives us the opportunity to collect important information from you to determine the best legal steps to take.

Slip and Fall Accidents: Proving Fault

It is not always clear who is at fault when a slip and fall injury occurs. Our team investigates the accident to determine liability. We will collect the necessary information to support your personal injury claim. This includes documents important to your case, such as:

• Medical records
• Witness statements
• Personal recollection
• Photographs of the scene of the accident
• Any video of the slip and fall incident

With this information, we can determine liability and establish how another party was negligent.

Calculating Damages in a Slip and Fall Case

We calculate your economic (lost wages, medical bills) and non-economic (pain and suffering) damages. We review medical bills, wage records, and other documentation of your damages. Our Miami slip and fall lawyers may also secure the opinion of expert witnesses who can help establish the value of your personal injury case.

Our slip and fall attorneys will assist you in calculating an amount based on your damages. This helps us evaluate potential settlement offers and decide on the best legal steps to take regarding your case.

Handling Communication With the Insurance Company

It’s very easy to say something to an insurance adjuster that may jeopardize your right to compensation. For that reason, our personal injury attorneys handle communication with the insurance company and other involved parties. We can give them any information they need.

Negotiating With the Insurance Company

An insurance company’s first offer is rarely enough to cover all of an injured person’s damages. Our Miami slip and fall lawyers have decades of experience negotiating with insurance companies. We won’t back down until we get what you deserve.

Can I Afford a Slip and Fall Attorney in Miami?

Yes. Our lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis. You pay no upfront fees, and you only pay our attorney’s fees if we win a settlement or award on your behalf.

Learn more about what a contingency-fee basis means for you and your case today.

Types of Slip and Fall Cases Our Attorneys Handle in Miami

Many situations can lead to a slip and fall injury.

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

• Defective stairs
• Loose floorboards
• Poorly maintained sidewalks or roads
• Spills
• Leaks
• Failure to warn of hazards
• Wet floors

Determining who is at fault can be challenging. Possible negligent parties for a slip and fall case include the:

• Business owner
• Property manager
• Homeowner
• Product designer

Premises Liability in Miami Slip and Fall Cases

Premises liability covers situations where you suffer injuries on another person’s property. Florida expects all property owners to repair known hazards and to warn others of potential hazards. When another person fails to maintain their property, and you suffer an injury, it is only right they pay.

In order to demonstrate premises liability, we will work on your behalf to establish these four elements of personal injury (or  wrongful death if you lost a loved one due to a fall on another’s property):

• Duty of care: All property owners have a legal duty of care to ensure the safety and well-being of their visitors.
• Breach of duty: We must demonstrate that the property owner or responsible party breached their duty. This is usually in the form of negligence, such as leaving a known dangerous condition on the property.
• Causation: We must prove that the property owner’s negligence caused the accident, e.g., failing to fix or warn of a dangerous condition that you slipped and fell on.
• Damages: We must provide documentation that you suffered damages because of the property owner’s breach of duty.

What to Do After a Slip and Fall

Many people are embarrassed after a fall in a public place and want to brush off their injuries and leave quietly. However, a slip and fall can cause serious injuries. Instead of dismissing the accident as minor, make sure you do the following to protect yourself and your right to compensation:

• Take photos of the hazard. If you are unable to do so, ask a friend or bystander to do so.
• Get the contact info of any witnesses. Our injury attorneys can interview those eyewitnesses and get their side of the story.
• Report your injury to management. Ensure they create an incident report. Grab a copy of that report.
• If management calls the paramedics to the scene, allow them to evaluate you. Do not dismiss any discomfort you’re feeling.
• If you did not receive medical care at the scene, go to the emergency room or make an appointment with your doctor. The symptoms of many injuries can be masked by adrenaline. In other cases, symptoms may not present themselves for days.
• If the property owner’s insurance company calls you after the accident, watch what you say. The adjuster is waiting for you to say something that will jeopardize your case. Refuse to give a recorded statement and direct any questions to your slip and fall attorney.

Common Injuries Suffered in Slips and Falls in Miami

Many people think of slips and falls as very minor accidents. However, they can cause very serious injuries. Common injuries in slips and falls include:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Back injuries
• Neck injuries
• Head injuries
• Whiplash
• Broken or dislocated hips
• Knee injuries
• Broken bones

The medical care required for these injuries can cost tens of thousands or more. Our team will fight for every dollar you deserve for your injuries and losses.

Call a Slip and Fall Attorney in Miami

Slip and fall cases in Florida are detailed. The state expects you to provide the necessary documentation to prove negligence, which is where we can help you. Our law firm can collect the necessary documentation to support your case and get you compensation.

Call a Chalik & Chalik slip and fall injury lawyer about your slip and fall accident today.