Slip and Fall Attorneys in Stuart, FL

A serious fall can result in debilitating injuries that are costly to treat and can put you out of work for months. If you or someone you love has suffered such an accident, our slip and fall attorneys in Stuart can help.

There’s no cost for the consultation, and if we don’t win, you won’t pay any fees whatsoever. Call us today at (772) 266-5555 to start building your claim.

Falls are the leading cause of visits to the hospital in non-fatal incidents in Florida, according to the state Department of Health. Our slip and fall lawyers help clients who have suffered injuries due to any of the following:

• Improper footwear


• Uneven or damaged flooring (missing steps, broken wires, nails sticking up, missing floorboards, etc)


• Weather conditions


• Automatic doors that malfunction


• Inadequate lighting


• Escalators and elevators that malfunction


• Wet floors


• Missing or damaged handrails


• Cluttered walkways

Your medical bills, along with other expenses, are likely piling up after the fall and you could probably use the money from your settlement right now. Proceedings can, however, drag on for quite some time depending on the complexity of your case.

While the outcome of your claim is out of your hands, there are a few things that you could do to protect your claim, help avoid delays and disputes, and assist your Stuart slip and fall lawyer:

• Attend All Doctor’s Visits and Follow-Ups: While you are recovering from the injuries that you sustained in the accident, you may just want to lie in bed all day. If you have been instructed to attend a follow-up consultation with your doctor, however, make sure to attend your appointment. If you fail to make your appointment, the insurance company may argue that you ignored your doctor’s instructions, and your negligence caused your condition to worsen. In this case, you may be held liable for some or all your damages.


• Safeguard Evidence: Be sure to preserve any evidence that you may collect in the days and weeks following the accident. Keep a record of all your medical bills, photographs of your injuries, photographs of the scene of the accident, the official incident report, any repairs you had done to any of your property damaged in the accident, and receipts for other injury-related expenses. It could be useful to keep a personal injury journal to document your daily experiences after the slip and fall. This could be used to prove how your injuries have affected your quality of life as you may be able to include intangible losses as part of your claim.


• Avoid Common Mistakes: Common mistakes made by claimants include posting information on social media that is harmful to their case, providing a recorded statement to the insurance company, not seeking prompt medical care, and not listening to your doctor’s orders. Your slip and fall attorney can advise on common mistakes made by claimants that have been detrimental to their claims so that you do not make the same mistakes.

You do not have to fall from a great height to suffer a serious injury. You can experience any of the following injuries in a slip and fall:

• Spinal cord injuries


• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)


• Broken bones


• Paralysis


• Internal organ damage


• Internal bleeding


• Crush injuries


• Shoulder and neck injuries


• Soft tissue injuries


• Lacerations


• Pull and stretch injuries

A slip and fall accident can happen just about anywhere in Stuart and throughout Martin County. You don’t have to be on a person’s private property to suffer a slip and fall accident, injury, and then have the ability to file a claim. You can be injured in a slip and fall accident at any of the following locations:

• Restaurants and bars


• Stores


• Private residences


• Schools


• Government property


• Public parks


• Bus depots


• Train stations


• Malls


• Airports

It is important to note that multiple parties can be held accountable for a slip and fall accident. In this scenario, it is strategically advisable to name all potentially liable parties in your claim. Our slip and fall lawyers in Stuart can investigate your case and identify all parties who may be legally responsible for your injuries.

The moments following a slip and fall accident are vital to your claim. How you handle the injury you suffer, the evidence, and those who witness the accident can play a major role in your case. Be sure to do the following when injured in a Stuart slip and fall accident:

• Seek medical evaluation. Do not refuse medical care after being involved in a slip and fall accident. Even if you think you didn’t suffer any injuries, you should still be medically evaluated. Having medical records to your name makes it easier to prove your case.


• Report the incident. Inform a direct supervisor if the incident occurred at work, or the property owner/manager/landlord if the incident happened on a private or public property. Tell the homeowner about the accident if it occurred at a residence.


• Document the accident. Do everything possible to document all aspects of the accident. Write down the names and phone numbers of all the witnesses, the responsible party, and anyone else pertinent to the case. Take pictures of your injuries, the location of the incident, and any hazards present.


• Refrain from giving a statement. Do not give a statement to the property owner or landlord or any insurance company. You should also avoid posting about the accident or your injury on social media.


• Hire a slip and fall attorney in Stuart. Let Donaldson & Weston fight for your right to compensation.

There are four elements of negligence that must be proven by the injured person in order to obtain compensation when filing a slip and fall accident claim. The four areas of negligence include the following:

• The defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care


• The duty of care was breached


• The breach led to the injuries suffered by the plaintiff


• The injuries of the plaintiff led to actual damages

Were you or a loved one injured in a slip and fall accident? Our attorneys can help you navigate the legal system and fight for fair compensation. Call the office of Donaldson & Weston at (772) 266-5555 or submit our contact form to schedule a free consultation today.