Slip and Fall Lawyers in Sarasota

Prepare your Claim: A Sarasota slip and fall attorney will review the facts of your trip and fall accident to determine if you have a viable claim for damages. In preparing your claim, your attorney may:

• Collect evidence, such as photographs or video surveillance footage of the scene of the accident
• Interview any witnesses who may be able to offer testimony regarding the cause of the accident
• Determine who may be held liable for the damages you have suffered
• Review Sarasota police reports and accident records

• Gather and review all pertinent medical records to understand the extent of your injuries

  Work with Medical Experts: Your attorney can work with medical experts who may be used to evaluate the extent of your injuries and explain to a jury how the slip and fall accident caused your injuries. The medical expert may also be used to explain any future medical care that you will need as a result of the accident.

Secure Compensation for Your Injuries: By filing a slip and fall lawsuit, you may be able to receive compensation for past and future medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. In cases involving severe injuries that render you unable to return to work, you may be able to receive compensation for your reduced earning capacity.

If you have suffered an injury as a result of a dangerous property condition, you may have a viable claim for damages if the following two elements are satisfied:

• The property owner knew or should have known that the property contained a dangerous condition

• The property owner did not repair the dangerous condition or provide notice to visitors regarding the dangerous condition

  In general, a property condition is considered dangerous if:

• It presents an unreasonable risk of harm to the people on the property, and

• A reasonable person would not have anticipated that the condition existed

In addition, the law in Florida imposes a duty on property owners to keep their premises free from any hazards that might attract and injure children. Under this doctrine, property owners can be held liable for injuries that occur to trespassing children who are hurt by unsafe property conditions, such as inadequately secured pools and trampolines, as well as abandoned appliances and equipment. If your child has been hurt because of an unsafe condition on a neighbor’s property, our slip and fall attorneys may be able to help you secure compensation for the damages you have incurred.

Our Sarasota premises liability attorneys do not limit their practice to slip and fall claims. We also represent clients in the following types of cases in Florida:

• Swimming pool accidents, including cases involving improperly secured or supervised pool areas
• Escalator and elevator accidents
• Assaults due to negligent or inadequate security
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals or toxic materials, including mold and lead paint
• Injuries from falling objects
• Failure to warn a visitor of a dangerous condition on the property
• Inadequate maintenance
• Injuries at restaurants and bars
• Exposed tree roots
• Dog bites
• Collapsed decks and balconies
• Defective stairs and railings, including broken steps and missing handrails

• Accidents caused by uneven terrain or slippery surfaces

  Our Sarasota attorneys handle claims involving negligent property conditions at construction sites and other dangerous work locations. If you are an employee injured at a dangerous work site, you may be able to seek damages through Florida’s workers’ compensation system. In addition, your attorney may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against any third parties (such as a subcontractor or manufacturer of a defective piece of equipment) if their negligence contributed to your injuries.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a slip and fall accident, please complete the case review form for no-cost, no-risk evaluation from our Sarasota office.