Dangerous slip and fall accidents happen every day. One minute you’re enjoying your day, and the next minute you could be on the floor in pain, wondering what happened.
The National Safety Council reports that falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths in the United States.
When a slip and fall accident is caused by a dangerous condition on another party’s property, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Property owners have a duty to take reasonable steps to ensure that legal visitors to their property are safe from harm.
The Fort Lauderdale slip and fall accident lawyers at Rosen Injury Law have the experience, skills, and knowledge to protect your rights and help you secure maximum compensation for your damages.
Call (954) 787-1500 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation today.
What Should I Do After a Slip and Fall Accident?
If you are on another party’s property when you slip and fall, you should take steps to protect your health and your right to recover compensation for your injuries, such as:
- Get immediate medical attention. Even if you don’t think your injuries are severe, you should get a medical evaluation right away. Many life-threatening injuries are not immediately apparent.
- File a report of your accident with the property owner or manager and obtain a copy of that report. If the police or emergency responders were called to the scene, get a copy of their report.
- Take photographs or video footage of the scene of the accident and of your visible injuries. Be sure your photos and video include the surrounding area, showing the hazardous conditions and the lack of warning signs.
- Obtain contact information from any eyewitnesses to the accident.
- Do not apologize or accept any blame for the accident.
- Do not provide a statement to an insurance company until you have consulted your attorney. Once you retain an attorney, let them handle all communications with insurance companies.
- Keep the clothes and shoes you were wearing at the time of the accident. Don’t wash or have them cleaned until your claim is fully resolved.
- Keep all follow-up appointments and adhere to any treatment plan your doctor gives you.
- Keep a journal of your pain and recovery, including how your injuries are impacting your daily life.
- Stay off social media while your claim is pending. Insurance adjusters often look through social media posts to find something to help them deny or devalue your claim. Ask your friends and family to refrain from posting anything about you until your claim is resolved.
Once you have retained an experienced Fort Lauderdale injury attorney, follow their advice on what you should or should not do while your claim is pending.
Do I Need a Florida Slip and Fall Lawyer?
Hiring a Florida slip and fall lawyer gives you the best chance of securing maximum compensation for your injuries.
Your lawyer can investigate your accident, uncover evidence to help prove negligence, establish and accurately value your damages, and help negotiate a fair settlement as quickly as possible. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, they can take your case to trial to help recover the compensation you are owed.
Contact Rosen Injury Law Today
At Rosen Injury Law, our slip and fall attorneys have a proven record of securing over $125 million in client compensation. We are committed to helping you recover maximum compensation for your injuries.
Call (954) 787-1500 or visit our contact page and schedule a free consultation.