West Palm Beach Slip and Fall Lawyers

Common Slip and Fall Injuries We Handle

Our slip and fall accident lawyers in West Palm Beach have experience with a wide range of injuries, including:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Spinal cord injuries
• Broken bones and fractures
• Hip fractures (especially common in elderly victims)
• Shoulder injuries
• Knee and ankle injuries
• Soft tissue injuries
• Cuts and lacerations
• Emotional trauma and PTSD

Compensation You Can Recover in a West Palm Beach Slip and Fall Case

Florida law allows slip and fall victims to pursue various forms of compensation. At South Florida Justice, we’ll take charge of your case and pursue the damages you need to cover your losses, including:

• Medical expenses: Coverage for all accident-related medical costs, including emergency treatment, surgeries, rehabilitation, and future medical needs.
• Lost wages: Compensation for missed work and reduced earning capacity due to your injuries.
• Pain and suffering: Damages for physical pain and emotional distress caused by the accident and your injuries.
• Loss of enjoyment of life: Compensation for how your injuries have impacted your ability to engage in hobbies and activities you once enjoyed.
• Property damage: Reimbursement for any personal property damaged in the fall (e.g., expensive eyeglasses or electronics).
• Punitive damages: Punishes the wrongdoer for gross negligence and deters similar behavior.

Our experienced slip and fall lawyers will carefully assess all aspects of your case to ensure none of your losses go unaddressed.

Florida Slip and Fall Laws You Need to Know

Statute of Limitations

Under Florida Statute §95.11(3)(a), you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit for a slip and fall. However, this deadline can be shorter in certain circumstances, such as claims against government entities. It's critical to consult an attorney as soon as possible to ensure your rights are protected.

Comparative Negligence

Like in other personal injury cases, comparative negligence typically applies to slip and fall cases in Florida — Florida Statute §768.81. It's important to note that property owners may attempt to argue that the injured person's actions contributed to the accident. An experienced slip and fall attorney can effectively counter these arguments and protect your rights.

Notice Requirement

Florida Statute §768.0755 outlines the burden of proof in slip and fall cases involving transitory foreign substances in business establishments. To hold a business liable, you must prove both of the following:

• The business had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition.
• The business should have taken action to remedy it.

Constructive knowledge can be proven by showing either:

• The dangerous condition existed for a length of time that the business should have discovered it.
• The condition occurred regularly and was therefore foreseeable.

This law makes it vital to gather evidence quickly after a fall. We know how to investigate these cases thoroughly to establish the property owner's knowledge and negligence.

Property Owner Duties

In Florida, property owners owe different duties of care depending on the visitor's status:

• Invitees: The property owner must regularly inspect the premises, fix known dangers, and warn about potential hazards.
• Licensees: The property owner must warn about known dangers that aren't obvious.
• Trespassers: The property owner generally only has a duty not to intentionally harm trespassers, with some exceptions for child trespassers.

Our seasoned slip and fall attorneys in West Palm Beach, FL, understand these nuances and how they apply to your specific case.