A slip and fall accident can happen anywhere. It could be the fault of a property owner or another party who neglected the conditions where you fell and were injured. If your fall happened at someone’s home, at a store, at a restaurant, at work, or any other business, you may be able to seek compensation.
If you believe someone else’s negligence caused your accident and injury, you can file a lawsuit. A Melbourne slip and fall lawyer from Bogin, Munns & Munns can help you navigate the law. We can fight to help you get back the costs that resulted from your injuries. Call us today for a free consultation about your case.
Slip and Fall in Florida
Slip and fall accidents are serious. In 2017, falls were the second leading cause of death by unintentional injury among all age groups in Florida, according to the Florida Department of Health. These can be very serious and expensive injuries to deal with.
A slip and fall can result in a back injury, head injury, broken bones, or even death. It is the responsibility of a property owner to remove hazards from their property or at least keep visitors away from them. Grocery store management should block off shoppers from the stockroom where they could get injured, for instance.
If you were at a property as an invited guest, as someone performing the duties of your job, or as a visitor of a public place or business, you could seek compensation. Property owners and anyone in charge of a business should be expected to keep the property clear of hazards.
Cleaning up spills, maintaining flooring, and keeping tripping dangers out of the way are all a part of that. If someone failed to do their duty in maintaining safe conditions at a property, they may be liable for the costs of your injuries.
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Seek Compensation for Your Losses
Paying a mountain of medical bills is difficult on its own. When you know that you are paying bills because of someone else’s negligence, that can add to the frustration and anger you feel.
An injury can affect all areas of your life. It is not just about the pain of the injury, as your injury could also impact your work life and home life.
You may find that cleaning the house is more difficult, or you cannot drive yourself to work and have to rely on others for transportation. Whatever the costs of your injury, if it was not your fault, you should not have to bear the costs on your own.
When you pursue a claim, you can seek compensation for the following:
- Medical bills for emergency room visits, doctor appointments, physical therapy, specialist visits, and hospital stays
- Medical equipment like crutches or a wheelchair
- Medication for your treatment and recovery
- Lost wages from time you missed at work and any work you may be forced to miss in the future because of your injury
- Property damage if you happened to break or lose anything in the accident
Losses you suffered that do not have a clear price tag could also be included in a lawsuit. These non-economic damages include:
- Pain and suffering
- Impacted quality of life
- Emotional distress
These are just some of the damages you could seek. Many costs you have had to pay because of your accident and injury could be included in a claim. Our team can tell you how much your case may be worth, and we can help you put together a case for compensation. You do not have to fight alone.
In addition to reviewing your losses and determining what you are owed, our lawyers make sure to file a lawsuit within the deadline outlined by the statute of limitations. In Florida, this means making sure that we file your lawsuit no later than two years after the date of your slip and fall accident.
A Melbourne slip and fall lawyer from our team can tell you how the laws will affect your case. Call Bogin, Munns & Munns at to learn about how we can help.
Wrongful Death Cases
It is possible you lost a loved one to a slip and fall accident. If you did, you could file a lawsuit on their behalf. You could recover the costs that were incurred from their treatment before they died.
You can also pursue other losses you have suffered as a result of your family member’s death. Florida Statutes § 95.11(4)(d) allows for two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
One of the forms of losses you can seek in a wrongful death case is loss of companionship. This is intended to compensate you for the relationship you had with that person.
The friendship and teamwork you enjoyed with your spouse or other loved one is valuable. You have a right to seek compensation on behalf of a loved one who has died. We can fight to help you and your family pursue a settlement.
Call Us Today
A lawsuit could help you get compensation for your losses. Your accident may have cost you time, money, and even emotional challenges. If your accident was not your fault, you have a right to seek compensation from the responsible party.
We have a Melbourne slip and fall lawyer on our team who can stand with you through the process of your claim. You can get a free consultation today by calling (321) 254-3939.
You could have a lot on your plate as you are trying to recover from your injuries. Let us manage the legal work of your claim so that you can focus on healing. The team at Bogin, Munns & Munns can fight for you.
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