Whether in a public park, business, retail store, workplace, or private residence, a slip-and-fall accident can lead to significant injuries and financial burdens. If you were injured in a slip-and-fall accident, you are entitled to compensation for the full breadth of your injuries and other losses. However, it is critical to take steps to strengthen your claim so you can successfully pursue the compensation you need to heal and move your life forward. A few steps you can take include collecting evidence from the scene, documenting your injuries and expenses, and partnering with a skilled slip-and-fall accident lawyer.
At Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso & Dennis, our attorneys are committed to helping slip-and-fall accident victims recover damages for the losses they have endured. We understand the unique challenges of dealing with an accident-related injury and will handle every detail of your case so you can focus your efforts on healing and recovery. When we take your case, you can trust us to help you understand your legal rights as we fight fiercely for your rights and interests.
4 Ways to Bolster Your Florida Slip-And-Fall Claim
Slip-and-Fall injuries often have life-altering physical, emotional, and financial consequences. If a property owner’s negligence caused your accident, you have the legal right to pursue compensation for your losses. However, compensation is not guaranteed. Taking the following steps can help you strengthen your claim and increase your chances of securing a favorable outcome:
Obtain and Save Your Medical Records
Your medical records can serve as essential evidence to document the severity of your injury and how the defect or maintenance issue on the property caused it. These records can be vital for establishing liability and recovering damages for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other accident-related losses.
Provide as Much Evidence From the Scene as Possible
Evidence is vital for proving personal injury claims, and you should show your attorney any evidence you preserved from the scene. Any photos, video footage, and witness contact information you may have acquired after your accident can add credibility to your claim and help your lawyer prove your case. Even the shoes and clothes you wore when you slipped and fell may aid your claim.
Document Your Injuries and Expenses
In addition to proving liability, you must prove you suffered losses to recover compensation. While damages like your medical bills and lost wages are losses with an exact dollar amount, others, such as pain, suffering, and emotional distress, are not as easy to quantify. Saving your medical bills and other accident-related expenses can help your attorney prove your economic damages. For non-economic damages, keeping a pain journal can document how your injuries impact your daily life, both physically and emotionally.
Retain the Services of an Experienced Attorney
Pursuing a slip-and-fall accident claim may feel impossible as you recover from your injuries. Fortunately, a skilled attorney can help you through every step of the legal process. At Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso & Dennis, our attorneys can help you in several ways, including the following:
- Helping you organize your accident-related expenses
- Answering your legal questions
- Fighting for your rights and interests inside and outside of court
- Using our legal expertise to build a strong case on your behalf
- Collecting evidence to support your claim
- Filing all paperwork correctly and on time
- Being a pillar of support during this challenging time
Our attorneys personalize our approach to every case to ensure your unique needs are heard and addressed.
Discuss Your Slip-And-Fall Case With a Trusted Attorney From Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso & Dennis
The skilled attorneys at Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso & Dennis have over a century of combined experience helping slip-and-fall victims like you achieve favorable outcomes for their claims. We understand the stress you are under and will handle every aspect of your case as we fight tirelessly for the compensation you deserve. When we take your case, you can trust us to leave no stone unturned as we investigate your injury and build a strong claim on your behalf.
To schedule a free consultation and learn more about how our experienced attorneys can help you, call us today at (407) 843-7060 or complete our contact form.
Legally Written and Reviewed by a Managing Partner
Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso & Dennis
Our content is written and reviewed by our founding attorneys Butch Wooten, Orman Kimbrough, Mike Damaso, and Tom Dennis. With over 100 years of combined courtroom experience, they’ve successfully handled thousands of personal injury cases across Florida. Whether you’re a Florida resident or an out-of-state visitor injured in Florida, we’re dedicated to providing clear and reliable information to help you navigate your legal options confidently.