Slip & Fall Attorney in Hallandale Beach, FL

For over 50 years, Meldon Law has been representing victims of negligence. If a property owner’s failure to address hazards and maintain their property caused your accident, our Hallandale Beach slip and fall attorneys want to hear from you.

Our legal team can pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and all your other losses while you focus on your recovery. Call now for a free consultation. One of our Hallandale Beach personal injury lawyers can fight hard for the money you deserve.

What Damages Can You Recover After a Slip and Fall?

If you can connect your physical, financial, or psychological losses to the accident, then you should be able to pursue compensation for those losses. Our attorneys can listen carefully to your story and compile evidence to prove that you are eligible for damages like the following:

• Medical expenses
• Loss of wages
• Loss of earning capacity
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering
• Partial or total disability
• Reduced quality of life
• Scarring

How can you recover this money? In many cases, our legal team is able to negotiate a pretrial settlement with the at-fault party’s insurance company. In a few cases, we end up having to take the case to trial.

It is not always possible to predict in advance which way your case will go. That is why Meldon Law always prepares for every possibility. We are ready to negotiate vigorously on your behalf or to present your case in a venue like Broward County Circuit Civil Court.

What to Do After Falling on Someone Else’s Property

You should have two main concerns after a fall accident. The first is your health. Prioritize your wellbeing by:

• Calling 911 for medical assistance if necessary
• Seeing a doctor promptly, even if you decide to forego emergency care
• Follow all of your doctor’s instructions and do not stop treatment until they say you can safely do so

Our law firm can use your medical records and statements from your doctors to help prove your personal injury case. By protecting your health, you are also strengthening your legal claim.

Your legal rights should be your second concern. If possible, start collecting evidence before you leave the scene of the accident by:

• Informing the property owner or manager about your fall
• Taking pictures of the property, especially the hazard that caused you to trip and fall, and your injuries
• Asking witnesses for their names and contact information

While this evidence is often very helpful when seeking compensation, do not put your health at risk to collect it. Meldon Law can gather evidence for your case regardless of whether or not you were able to get these materials.

Call us today to learn more about your rights at no charge.

What if My Loved One Passed Away After Falling?

On behalf of everyone at Meldon Law, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Our wrongful death attorneys can help you figure out what you should do next. Some important steps include:

• Keeping all relevant materials, including your loved one’s final medical bills, funeral bills, and communications from the insurance company
• Reviewing your rights and options with our legal team
• Telling the insurance company to speak with us about your case, if they try to contact you for a statement or with a settlement offer

You could recover damages for loss of financial support, funeral expenses, and even loss of companionship or guidance. Our lawyers can support you in your pursuit of justice and handle your entire case so you do not have to worry about it.

What Kinds of Falls Entitle You to Compensation?

To file a personal injury case against a property owner, manager, or other party, you must show how that party’s negligence directly contributed to your accident. This involves establishing the following:

• The liable party knew about the hazard. We can look for reports or complaints that prove someone notified the owner or manager about the hazardous condition.
• The liable party had time to address the hazard. If they received a report about a dangerous condition only a few minutes before you fell, this is not a reasonable amount of time for them to have acted on it. We need to prove that the hazard was in place for an unreasonable length of time.
• The liable party did not address the hazard. Despite having enough time to do something about the dangerous condition, the liable party chose not to act.

These statements could apply to falls that happen on many kinds of property, including apartment buildings, shops, restaurants, and office buildings. Hazardous conditions that could be signs of negligence include:

• Liquid spills
• Inadequate or broken lighting
• Uneven or broken flooring
• Broken stairs or stairs without firm handrails
• Trip hazards left in walkways, such as loose wires or carpeting
• Excessively long grass or overgrown foliage that could hide dangerous conditions

In many cases, posting a warning sign is enough to reduce the risk and protect visitors or residents, especially in the short term if the required fix would take some time.

Meldon Law believes that everyone who lawfully sets foot on someone else’s property—whether you are a tenant, a customer, or a worker—deserves a safe experience. If you were denied this basic right, please speak with us right away. Our attorneys can act quickly to pursue both justice and compensation for your family.

Start Your Personal Injury Case Today

There is no time to lose when it comes to pursuing compensation for a personal injury. Call Meldon Law today to get a free consultation. You will have the opportunity to ask us questions and to learn all about how our Hallandale Beach slip and fall attorneys fight for justice for people like you.