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Slips and falls are common occurrences, but sometimes a fall leads to serious injuries. When a property owner’s carelessness leads to a fall, they can be held legally and financially responsible for their negligence.
After a fall on hazardous property, reaching out to a local personal injury attorney should be a top priority. The Miami Shores slip and fall lawyers at Daneri Diez can work with you to seek out the payments you need and deserve.
Property owners or lessees have a responsibility to keep their premises safe for visitors. They must repair hazards and warn people of known dangers until they can complete repairs. When property owners fail to take reasonable measures to keep their premises safe, visitors can slip and fall. Some preventable conditions that could cause a slip and fall include:
Many falls happen when someone slips on a spilled liquid or substance. Florida Statute §768.0755 allows a property owner a reasonable time to clean up a spill. Someone who causes the spill and then slips on it or slips immediately after the spill occurred might not have grounds to file a claim. A Miami Shores attorney could review the situation and determine whether the property owner could be liable for failing to clean up a spill in a timely manner.
Some falls result in serious head injuries that cause the victim to lose consciousness. In such cases, the property owner will likely call emergency medical personnel to assist, and they would likely transport the victim to the hospital. Anyone who loses consciousness after a fall should not try to get up but instead go to an emergency room for evaluation.
When a person falls and remains conscious, they often want to get up. Doing so is unwise. It is best to remain in place until several minutes have passed, and it is clear that the injuries will not prevent movement. Getting checked out by EMS before moving is always best. Even when a fall seems minor, it is wise to seek medical attention. Symptoms of significant injury sometimes do not become apparent until a few hours have passed. Additionally, seeking medical attention allows an injured person to obtain a medical record that outlines their injuries. A Miami Shores attorney can use medical documents and other evidence from the scene of the accident in a compensation claim.
When an injured person can prove the property owner’s negligence is the primary cause of the fall, the owner is liable for the injured person’s damages. Damages compensate for all an injured person’s accident-related losses. A Miami Shores attorney could advise an injured person about how to document their losses to support a claim for damages.
Economic damages are losses that have a price tag. An injured person could claim their medical expenses, time absent from work, transportation to and from medical appointments, and other incidental expenses. When someone suffers a significant injury requiring ongoing care or preventing them from resuming their employment, economic damages could cover future medical treatment and reduced earning capacity.
Non-economic damages provide financial compensation for losses that do not have a clear financial cost. An injured person typically seeks non-economic damages for their inconvenience, embarrassment, physical pain, and emotional suffering. Depending on the severity of the injury, someone could seek non-economic damages for temporary or permanent disability, lost enjoyment of life, loss of companionship, and loss of consortium with the help of a compassionate legal professional.
Property owners must keep their premises safe. If an owner’s negligence resulted in your injury, you are entitled to seek damages.
A Miami Shores slip and fall lawyer could prepare a claim for compensation and help you every step of the way. Reach out today to set up your free consultation with a member of our dedicated legal team.
