Time is Against you
in a Slip and Fall Lawsuit in Fort Lauderdale
If you
are involved in a slip and fall incident you may find yourself looking for a
Fort Lauderdale lawyer who specializes in slip and fall accidents. Obviously
not all falls require the services of a personal injury law firm but if you
suffer injuries, and you may not discover that until days after the incident,
an experienced premises liability attorney may become a necessity.
Prior
to 2010 a premises
liability lawsuit actually favored the plaintiff in that the burden of
proof fell on the property owner to prove conditions on his premises did not
cause an injury. However, in 2010 the Florida legislation changed the law
shifting the burden of proof to the plaintiff (injured party). That
significantly changed the way slip and fall attorneys had to pursue these
cases.
Time is of the Essence
If you
are hurt as a result of the fall with a limb broken your first concern is to
get immediate medical attention. However, in many slip and fall accidents, symptoms
may not show up for days after the event particularly if you hit your head.
We recommend
you take a cell phone picture of what caused the fall and report it to a
responsible representative of the property owner. Get that person's name and
contact information but do not sign any release form.
If you
are diagnosed with an injury that is the time you want to engage a proven
personal liability law firm like Martin,
Lister & Alvarez. Once you are represented the calls from the insurance
company and their lawyers stop. Your attorney initiates an investigation and
deals with the defendant's lawyer.
Your
job is to get healed, your attorney's job is to represent your best interests
and push for equitable
compensation.
If
you think you have a slip and fall lawsuit contact our office today for a free
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