Keeping their premises clean and safe is the bare minimum a property owner must do. If you were hurt because of a negligent property owner, you could have grounds to file a case for compensation against them.
One of our slip and fall lawyers in Orange Springs, FL, can build and pursue a strong claim for you while youāre healing from your injuries. We have dedicated over 50 years to serving clients, and itās time for us to assist you. Reach out to Meldon Law today to begin.
Common Slip and Fall Injuries and Recoverable Damages
The injuries sustained in a slip and fall could wreak havoc on you physically, emotionally, and financially. Itās common for victims of these sorts of incidents to suffer:
Pelvic and hip fractures
Broken wrist or hands
Soft tissue injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Shoulder dislocation
Cuts and bruises
Traumatic brain injuries
Broken or sprained ankles
Fortunately, you wonāt have to figure out how to deal with these injuries, as well as their financial effects, on your own. An Orange Springs personal injury attorney on our team will investigate what happened and determine the forms of damages you may recoup. We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients. While we canāt promise the same for you because every case is different, we find that common losses in slip and fall cases include the following:
Pain and suffering
Lost income
Future loss of earning power
Mental anguish
Past and future medical expenses
Disfigurement and scarring
In the worst cases, victims pass away from their injuries. If thatās how you lost your loved one, one of our wrongful death lawyers can help you submit a claim or lawsuit for a financial recovery accounting for medical bills, funeral expenses, and loss of consortium. Whether you were injured or a loved one died, we wonāt back down from getting what you deserve.
The law canāt undo a tragedy, but it can secure a future. In the most serious cases, every decision we make has lifelong impact and thatās why we prepare every case as if itās going to trial.
Jeff Meldon
Hiring One of Our Attorneys to Help You
Our team believes that skills, knowledge, and experience are the most important things in a case. We have been representing the injured since 1971. This experience means we know how the legal process works and want to make sure you understand it, too. Weāve written books, consumer guides, and blogs and even host a legal talk radio show called Law Talk Live so clients know what to expect.
When our slip and fall lawyers take your case, theyāll gather evidence to identify the cause of your incident and demonstrate negligence. The property owner must have known that a dangerous condition was present but failed to remove it from the premises or warn patrons about it. Photographs, an incident report, surveillance footage, and eyewitness testimony may reveal that the culprit was any of the following hazards:
Cluttered walkways
Slippery or wet floors
Missing or defective handrails
Loose rugs or mats
Torn carpeting
Uneven surfaces
Inadequate lighting
Cracked pavement
Once we get the full picture of your fall, we will show it to the insurance company and request compensation from them. Initially, it may not give you the amount you need, which will kickstart negotiations. Your attorney will go back and forth until they reach a settlement, which is the most likely outcome. Itās rare that weād have to go to trial, but if the insurer doesnāt cooperate, we wonāt hesitate to represent you in court.
$4,800,000
TBI Injury
A man driving a car very fast was hit by a truck entering the highway and failing to yield the right of way. Traumatic brain injury and back sx.
$4,250,000
Golf Cart Accident
Our client tragically lost his life when a distracted golf cart driver crashed into our client while he was riding his bicycle. Our client was an avid cyclist and was riding his usual route when a golf cart made a left turn and cut across our clientās bike path. The impact of the collision was so severe that our client was knocked off his bicycle into the air and landed in the roadway. Due to the golf cart driverās failure to adhere to standard traffic regulations and exercise due caution, our client was tragically killed. Our office is pursuing a wrongful death action on behalf of the surviving family.
$4,200,000
Car Accident
A couple was hit by a car on the highway, resulting in neck and back injuries.
$3,000,000
Truck Accident
A man on a bike was hit by a truck while going to work. Neck and shoulder sx.
$2,250,000
Motorcycle Accident
A man on a motorcycle was hit by a car while being waved through heavy traffic, resulting in complex jaw surgery.
$1,500,000
T-Bone Injury
UF student t-boned by inattentive driver who blew through a stop sign on a rural highway.
$1,450,000
Motorcycle Accident
A woman on a motorcycle was hit by a car that resulted in leg amputation below the knee.
$1,250,000
Pedestrian Accident
A female pedestrian was hit by a car that was pulling out of a parking lot that resulted in lower back surgery and a spinal stimulator implant.
$995,000
Car Accident
When hit by a driver of a Ford Credit company who ran a stop-sign at an intersection of a highway causing ā multiple cervical fractures, a frontal lobe brain injury, a right shoulder injury, and a right broken arm.
$950,000
Golf Cart Accident
Our client was enjoying an afternoon riding in a golf cart when another golf cart t-boned our clientās cart. Our client suffered significant injuries resulting in permanent disfigurement of her feet, hands, and TBIās. Our firm was able to successfully settle this matter pre-suit for our client for $950,000.00.
$500,000
Traumatic Brain Injury
Our client was severely injured in an intersection crash. She suffered two (2) significant ājoltsā ā the first from when she was T-boned in the intersection, and the second from when the original impact caused her to strike a utility pole. The crash caused highly painful low back injuries, initially forcing the client to undergo aggressive pain management, including radiofrequency ablations (nerve burning). A highly compelling, emotional video was prepared featuring testimony from the client and her Aunt about the mental, emotional, and physical problems the client has faced since the crash. The case settled pre-suit for $500,000.00.
$500,000
Car Accident
Our client was a driving on a curved road in a residential neighborhood in South Florida at midnight when he was struck head-on by a high-performance sportscar traveling at a very high rate of speed. One of the witnesses to the crash was a U.S. Army Officer who saw the sportscar literally āfly through the medianā prior to striking our clientās vehicle. Fortunately, the at-fault vehicle initially struck bushes and knocked over a palm tree prior to the collision, otherwise the injuries to our client most likely would have been fatal. A life care plan for the client was prepared by a highly qualified, well respected certified life care planner hired by our firm, and ultimately, the case settled for $500,000.00.
$450,000
Motorcycle Accident
Our client was preparing to stop when the car driven behind them failed to notice and crashed into the rear of our clientās vehicle. The hit was of such force that it knocked our clientās vehicle into oncoming traffic where he ultimately came to a stop in the ditch on the opposite side of the road. Our client suffered catastrophic injuries. The case ultimately settled pre-suit for $450,000.00.
Meldon CARES About the Client Behind the Case
At our law firm, we donāt believe that helping injured people is just our job; itās our calling. Meldon CARES, as our values consist of:
Compassion
Accountability
Reliability
Excellence
A drive for Success
We are dedicated to our clients and want them to know that they matter most. You can count on your slip and fall attorney to be in touch with you through it all. Whenever thereās an update in your case, youāll be the first one to know about it. Our team makes ourselves available to clients, too. Please donāt hesitate to call us if you have questionsāweāll get back to you quickly.
Our firm offers all of these services to you for a contingency fee, so thereās no need to pay us out of pocket or upfront for our assistance. Only if we reach a settlement or win your case will we receive attorneyās fees. There is no financial risk when you enlist our help.
Contact Meldon Law now to find out more.
Get the Legal Help You Need ā Reach Out to an Orange Springs Lawyer Now!
Acting quickly after a slip and fall is key. The state enforces tight deadlines that you must follow if you want to recover your damages. Per Florida Statutes § 95.11, most people suing a liable party have two years to do so. The timeline begins on the day of the slip and fall if youāre filing for personal injury, but those filing for wrongful death must act by the second anniversary of the victimās passing.
Our attorneys know how to build an effective case under strict time constraints. However, we need your help. We ask that you please let us know about your slip and fall as soon after it happens as possible. Any delay could put your right to compensation at risk, but giving us sufficient notice equips us to file before the time expires.
Work With an Attorney at Our Firm Today
Slip and fall injuries donāt put you in the position to work through the legal process effectively. Thatās where our slip and fall lawyers can help. We are committed to serving clients with compassion and integrity so that you can properly recover and get back on your feet.
Get in touch with Meldon Law today for a free consultation. We have bilingual members of staff who can help you in the language that works best for you.
"Some of the staff have been there for many years and they always make me feel welcomed when I contact them. They have been so much help over the years. Meldon Lawās knowledge and experience always gets the job done right and my results haven amazing."
Catherine P.
December 2024
"It has been a real pleasure to deal with Jeffery and Stacy. Jeffery is all about his clients. What is best for the clients well being. He is a great attorney. If you need an accident attorney or a referral this is the man to be talking with. He will now be my attorney for life. Jeffery and Stacy, thank you ever so much."
Hazel J.
March 2025
"Jeffrey and his team were great throughout the whole process of my settlement for an auto accident! They handled everything which made it much easier on me! They were able to navigate the ins and outs of the insurance companies and helped me receive my settlement in a timely manner! Great customer service all around. Would definitely recommend them! They made it much easier to move on from my auto accident! Thanks again!"
Justin W.
April 2024
"My first experience with meldon was amazing. The whole staff willing to talk and listen. They were very helpful and guided me threw the whole process. If you went anywhere else Iām sorry for you !!!!!"
At Meldon Law, we're happy to help with whatever you need.
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