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Slip and fall injury in Florida This is what to do after a slip and fall accident in Florida.
No one gets out of his or her house hoping for an injury or a fall.
Slip and fall injuries can be experienced anywhere. You may end up on the ground in a market, hotel, mall, parking lot, or at work. After the fall, you are bound to be confused.
It all boils down to the type of actions you take. You could possibly lose your case if you make a mistake. From the very start, you need to hire an experienced attorney who specializes in Florida injury cases. Hysenlika Law Firm can help you with any type of slip and fall settlement.
An experienced attorney will make you not take a step that can jeopardize your case. Your attorney will stop you from anything that may jeopardize your case.
Four Things to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident
Whatsoever the cause of your slip-and-fall, there are some basic steps to take invariably.
1. Seek Medical Attention Immediately
Get to a hospital as quickly as possible after an accident. What’s most important initially is that you are safe. You’ll probably need to go to the hospital immediately if you are severely injured. If you begin vomiting after you fall, you should seek medical attention right away.
2. Take pictures of the Scene
It is always best to photograph the accident spot sooner after an accident occurred. If there is serious injury and you cannot move because of it, then do not risk your safety and health. If someone accompanied you, ask him or her to photograph you at first when you head to the hospital.
3. Report to the Manager/Owner
Report the slip and Fall as soon as possible. Reporting it immediately is your best option if your injuries are not severe enough to require an ambulance. Be sure to let someone in a position of authority know about what has happened. That can be the store manager, landlord, or security officer. You should report to your employer and human resources if the incident occurred at work.
4. Consult a Slip and Fall Injury Attorney in Florida
Let’s find a slip and fall attorney in Florida now. Recover and get to work- our premises liability attorneys will take you all the way from the beginning to the end after you hire Hysenlika Law Firm as your attorney.
We will immediately begin to investigate the location of the incident, interview the witnesses, and collect all the evidence supporting your version. We know people and have the means to hire an expert who can testify in support of your version.
Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Slip and Fall Injury
First and foremost, know what you should not do after a slip-and-fall injury. This will protect your claim. In most slip and fall injury cases, insurance adjusters and defense lawyers dispute the claim. The amount of compensation you’ll get depends on how persuasive your case is. Here are the top mistakes that people make after a slip-and-fall injury:
- Report the claim late or not at all.
- Failure to contact witnesses.
- Do not collect evidence or take pictures of the scene.
- Do not go to your doctor in a timely manner;
- Don’t report the falls at the workplace to your boss or Human Resources;
- Give a statement and forward it to the other party’s insurance company;
- Sign the release at the accident scene
- You are excused from skipping the doctor’s visit, counseling sessions
- Avoid hiring an attorney that specializes in premises-liability in Florida.
Regardless of the mistakes that you may have done in these cases above, your attorney may still be able to fix the damage. Pay attention to the conversations that you have with the property owner’s insurance adjuster if you can’t hire an attorney right away. They may be behaving like a friend who actually focused only on your claim rejection. Their client is the owner of the property usually, and they are there to save money for the insurance company.
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FAQ
We receive many queries from potential clients after an accident. We provide below answers to most frequently asked questions about slip and fall injuries.
How soon after the slip and fall should I see a doctor?
If you are not taken from the scene to the hospital, then schedule a visit right away. You should try to see a doctor the same day or the next day at least. Other injuries may be latent. For example, you may have internal bleeding or damage to your organs.
How quickly do you need to see a physician following a slip and fall?
Treatment of a fall and slip are different. Your doctor can tell you how long it will take to treat you and what odds are for your outlook.
What if my slip and fall at work occurred in the workplace? What should I know/do?
In case you experience a slip and fall accident at work, do not hesitate to file the report straight to your immediate supervisor. If necessary, you may also file it in your HR department. You may need to file the report even if you suffered no injuries. You are likely to need to file a compensation claim under workers’ compensation for damages.
The claims adjuster will contact you once your claim has been reported. Through them, you will be informed of what you will be required to do. You will also receive a list of approved workers’ compensation physicians who can treat you.
In most instances, you can collect benefits exclusively through the workers’ compensation insurance your workplace offers. Within workers’ comp claims, there may also be third-party liability. You can’t recover non-economic damages like pain and suffering within a workers’ comp claim, but you might be able to against someone who is not an insider.
Am I entitled to a personal injury claim?
It can be difficult to determine whether you actually have a valid claim to slipping and falling. You have to prove the owner’s negligence. What was the hazardous condition or hazard that caused you to fall? Did the danger known to those in charge, but they failed to correct it? It is very important to take pictures of the area immediately.
One way you might prove the owner was careless is to show that he permitted a danger to exist. Assume your stair railings are broken. Photos of the stair rail may be useful at settlement and even if you have to go to trial. It then might be more difficult to prove that the railing was dangerous when you fell if the owner makes repairs before you can take a photo.
You do not need to show that your employer was careless in order to receive workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation will be awarded if you are injured at work, even though the nature of the injury technically would qualify as being your fault.
Finding a Slip and Fall Attorney in Florida
If you slipped or fell on another’s premises or at work, you should speak with an attorney specializing in Florida premises liability. Contact Hysenlika Law Firm to schedule a consultation.
We have over 7 years of experience advising Florida personal injury clients, including slip and falls. You should not attempt to negotiate this claim yourself. We will fight for you to ensure that you are receiving just compensation.