Apollo Beach Slip and Fall Lawyers
Holding Property Owners Responsible for Slip and Fall Injuries
Hillsborough County property owners are legally responsible for keeping their premises free from hazards that could lead to slip and fall accidents. However, when property owners and managers ignore their potential safety hazards, individuals often sustain personal injuries that can leave them unable to work and deal with unexpected medical bills.
SouthShore Injury Attorneys of Apollo Beach is a law firm that assists slip and fall victims with filing injury claims to recover compensation for damages. In many instances, an insurance company will try to claim that the injured victim is responsible for causing the accident.
However, our personal injury attorneys are familiar with the tactics that insurers often try to deny or underpay claims. Contact our law firm today to schedule a free strategy session to learn more about slip and fall accidents and how we can assist you.
What Legal Elements Must Be Present to Win a Florida Slip and Fall Case?
Florida law has specific legal elements that must be met to win a slip and fall accident case. These legal elements include:
- The victim slipped on a substance
- The slip and fall accident occurred on another person’s property
- The substance created a hazardous condition
- The property owner or manager was aware of the hazardous condition
- The owner or management should have taken steps to remove the substance
- The owner or management failed to remove the substance
However, in addition to meeting all of the legal elements stipulated by Florida law, an accident victim must also have suffered damages. In a slip-and-fall case, damages may be injuries sustained from the accident or monetary losses incurred, including medical bills or lost wages.
Why Do I Need to Hire a Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer?
Even though the process involved in proving a slip and fall accident seems straightforward, it can be overly complex. Although many individuals are the victims of slip and fall accidents, insurance companies often deny claims.
Some of the most significant advantages of hiring an Apollo Beach slip and fall accident attorney include:
- Professionally review the case
- Determine liability
- Gather evidence
- File necessary legal paperwork
However, more importantly, a personal injury attorney can also act as your legal advocate with the insurance provider to negotiate a fair settlement.
What Types of Damages Can Be Recovered After a Slip and Fall?
One of the most important questions slip and fall accident victims ask is what type of damages they may be able to recover. State law allows personal injury victims to try and recover out-of-pocket expenses and non-monetary losses after being injured in an accident.
Compensation for out-of-pocket expenses may include:
- Past and present medical bills
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning potential
Non-monetary losses that may be awarded include:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Emotional distress
- Permanent disfigurement and scarring
Allow SouthShore Injury Attorneys to review your case and determine the appropriate damages for your needs.
What Makes Your Apollo Beach Law Firm the Best Choice to Handle My Injury Claim?
SouthShore Injury Attorneys is a law firm with a proven record of helping accident victims who were injured due to negligence. Our legal staff ensures that all negligent parties are held responsible. When we agree to take your case, we will investigate and gather evidence to support your claim. Our legal professionals will walk you through every step of the legal process, from filing the claim to negotiating with the insurance company.
However, if the insurance company is unwilling to offer a fair settlement, our Apollo Beach attorneys are prepared to take your case to court to help you get the justice you deserve. Contact SouthShore Injury Attorneys today by calling 813-797-5998 and ask to schedule a free initial consultation.