Trip and fall accidents are far more common than you would guess. You may think that things like that happen only to you, but you are not alone. When people trip and fall, most often they are embarrassed and try to forget the accident, even when they have sustained personal injuries. But you need to understand that someone may be legally responsible for your predicament. If some person or company failed to do what they were supposed to do, and that failure resulted in you being injured, then they should be held accountable. To determine if you are entitled to compensation, call the North Miami trip and fall accident lawyers at Gerson and Schwartz for a free consultation. Tell us how it happened, and we will explain your options and what comes next. Contact us now at (305) 371-6000 to get started.
Liability for Trip and Fall AccidentsFlorida premises liability laws determine who is at fault in trip and fall accidents. Accordingly, every business that invites customers, visitors and guests owes a duty of care. It means that they should provide a reasonably safe environment for everyone on their premises. In trip and fall accident, that means a duty to keep the floors free of debris, garbage, and other substances that may cause accidents.
Responsible persons, however, do not always respect the laws and sometimes allow certain objects or hazardous conditions to exist without repair on the floors due to negligence. When people trip and fall due to omission or failure, it can render them liable for the accident and damages caused by the injuries in the trip. They can be responsible for the costs for visits to doctor, expenses for medical treatment, lost wages, loss of financial support, pain and suffering, permanent or temporary disability, scarring, disfigurement, and other forms of damages depending on the injuries sustained.
What a North Miami Beach Trip and Fall Accident Lawyer Can Do for YouIt is prudent to talk to a North Miami personal injury lawyer right after your trip and fall accident to discuss the possibility of financial compensation for your injuries. The insurance company of the liable person or company may try to lure you into a quick settlement, but don’t accept anything before speaking to the best North Miami trip and fall lawyer that you can call. Chances are that you don’t know how much your case is worth, so you risk accepting an offer at lower value than you deserve.
Our North Miami trip and fall accident lawyers always start by gathering all the necessary evidence to support your position and claim. That puts us in a strong negotiating position and ensures that our clients' best interests will be held in high regard. Then we propose a settlement demand to the insurance company and negotiate. Their positive feedback can mean a quick financial recovery. But, sometimes they employ delaying tactics and negotiate for too long. In that case, we file a lawsuit. Once we are in litigation we will press forward for you until you get the settlement or jury verdict that your case demands.
North Miami Beach Trip and Fall Accident LawyersThe North Miami trip and fall accident lawyers at Gerson and Schwartz serve trip and fall injury victims as:
We offer free and no-obligation consultations at (305) 371-6000. We don’t ask for fees until we recover for you.