Slip and fall accidents usually occur in a business setting, though they don’t always occur inside the business. A business has a responsibility to provide a safe shopping space to their customers. Any issues with uneven flooring, spills, products in the aisles, or other issues that might cause an accident to occur need to have a sign placed near them warning the person of the potential accident and need to be repaired as quickly as possible. This protects the customers from injuries and ensures they can shop safely.
If a business fails to take care of a potential issue in a timely manner, the customer may be injured if they slip and fall, which could lead to injuries ranging from a bruised ego to brain damage or death. If a person has been injured, the business may be liable for covering their injuries. This could include covering their medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses that occurred due to the accident. In many cases, the business will have a standard amount they offer for slip and fall accidents, but instead of accepting this, the person can contact one of the personal injury lawyers Davie, FL for help.
A personal injury lawyer is first going to determine who is liable for the injuries. If the person failed to notice signs or caused the accident on purpose, they might be liable for their own injuries. But if the business failed to clean a spill, they might be liable. If the incident occurred outside the business and the business rents the location, the property owner might instead be liable for the person’s injuries. Once the lawyer determines who is liable, if it’s not the victim, they will start negotiating for an adequate settlement for their client.
A person shouldn’t have to worry about their safety while they’re shopping. If they are injured through no fault of their own, personal injury lawyers Davie, FL might be able to help them obtain an adequate settlement to cover all of their accident-related expenses. For more information on slip-and-fall accidents or to find out if you might have a case, speak with a representative from the Law Offices of McCullough & Leboff, P.A. today.
