Since The Villages has a large senior population, falls are a common issue in this area. When a senior does fall, it’s important for them to know their rights. Our slip and fall accident attorneys in The Villages can help. Our legal team represents slip-and-fall victims who have suffered injuries so they can get the compensation they deserve.
Diaco Law has been fighting for the injured for over 30 years, and we know Florida’s premises liability laws inside and out. We can put together a compelling claim, identify defendants, and help with every step of your case.
Just give us a call or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation with a slip and fall lawyer in The Villages to learn more about the help we can offer.
Who is Responsible for a Slip and Fall?
According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, around 3 million older Americans visit the emergency department each year as a result of falls. Sadly, one in 10 falls affecting older Americans results in an injury that impairs the senior’s movement and abilities for at least some period of time.
In many cases, a property owner can be held responsible for a slip and fall accident. However, the big question in determining liability is what specific duty the property owner owed to visitors and whether they fell short of that obligation.
The specific duty of a property owner depends on why visitors were on their premises.
- Invitees, or guests there for the benefit of the property owner, are owed the highest duty of care. This usually includes guests of a business.
- Licensees or those visiting for the mutual benefit of the property owner and visitor are owed an intermediate duty of care. This usually applies to casual friends and neighbors visiting.
- Trespassers or those who come uninvited are owed a limited duty of care and are typically protected from traps and should be warned of known hazards. They should also be protected from attractive nuisances, such as a swimming pool, which must be secured because it presents a risk but attracts people to the property.
In some instances, a slip and fall accident can be made worse by inadequate treatment, giving rise to separate medical malpractice claims against the healthcare provider who treated you. Diaco Law will help you determine what your status was on a property, and can assist you in identifying all of the different defendants that could be responsible for covering your losses.
How Does a Slip and Fall Accident Attorney in The Villages Help You?
A slip and fall accident lawyer at Diaco Law can assist you in:
- Understanding your status on the property and identifying defendants who could be liable for your losses.
- Gathering evidence such as security camera footage and witness testimony to demonstrate how the slip and fall injury happened.
- Proving the extent of your losses by obtaining copies of your medical records and helping you to keep a pain diary
- Negotiating a settlement with the insurer of the defendants, including the property owners or occupiers, or going to court to get you the compensation you deserve.
Diaco Law will also keep you informed throughout your claim and will help you to build a compelling trial-ready case that maximizes your chances of getting paid for all your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress and other damages.
Contact Diaco Law Today for Help
If you or someone you love has been harmed, contact a The Villages slip and fall accident lawyer at Diaco Law today to schedule your free consultation and learn how we can fight for you.