In Florida, employees are generally entitled to workers’ compensation coverage to pay for their medical care and a portion of their missed pay if they are hurt in an on-the-job fall. In most cases, this means that you cannot sue an employer in Florida for a slip and fall at...
Winning a Florida slip and fall injury case requires gathering and presenting strong evidence to show the property owner or another liable party acted negligently and this caused your injuries. This can be difficult to do on your own, especially while you are recovering from serious injuries. Having a Florida...
Like every other state, Florida has a time limit for how long after a slip and fall you can sue. The statute of limitations, a law that establishes deadlines for personal injury cases, sets this timeline. If you contact a Florida slip and fall lawyer early enough in the process,...
When someone suffers a Florida slip and fall injury, the case will be unique from other slip and falls. The recoverable damages in slip and fall cases are based on the injuries, losses, and expenses and could also depend on many other factors. With these many variables, it makes it...
You could benefit from partnering with a lawyer on your slip and fall accident case. There are libraries filled with laws and procedures that relate to personal injury cases––and not understanding your options could jeopardize your right to damages. A representative can manage your case’s details while you focus on...
The American Bar Association (ABA) notes that most personal injury cases (including slip and fall cases) settle out of court. Yet, you might file a lawsuit if the liable insurer refuses to settle or liability in general isn’t clear. If you’re unsure about which legal option to pursue, Meldon Law...
Accidents are, by nature, unexpected–– as are the injuries that follow. It can be hard to think clearly in the succeeding moments when adrenaline and tensions run high. If you have been or are ever injured in a slip and fall accident, knowing what to do after the fall can...
MeldonLaw
5 min read
October 15, 2024
