Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida

Slip & Fall Negligencew

on 5/13/08 I fell at an ALF facility while exiting a door into a courtyard. It was evening, the overhead light was out and a wire garden trellis/border was leaning into the walkway. I tripped over it, fell into a flower bed from a raised sidewalk and broke the tibia & fibula in my ankle. There was intense pain & I could not stand. 911 was called, an ambulance took me to the hosp where I remained for aprox. 1 wk, then was in a nursing home & rehab ctr. 3-4 wks. I'm in a leg cast, non wt.bearing & wheelchair bound for at least another month or more. I'm told it will be some time before I can walk & there may be permanent damage done to my back, knee and ankle as a result of this agravating a previous condition. There were several witnesses & the owners & mgmt. of the ALF knew of the broken light and faulty flower trellis. Do you think there may be a cause of action for negligence for medical expenses and suffering?


Asked on 6/12/08, 3:29 pm

6 Answers from Attorneys
Philip DeBerard Accident Law Offices of Philip DeBerard

Re: Slip & Fall Negligencew

please call our office to discuss this matter in greater detail

thank you

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Answered on 6/12/08, 3:49 pm
Michael Tobin Michael M. Tobin, P.A.

Re: Slip & Fall Negligencew

Sounds like you have a classic claim for negligence against the property owner including all your medical bills plus claim for your pain and suffering now and for the future. You should contact a qualified personal injury attorney convenient to your residence. Take photographs of the offending condition and get statements of the witnesses.

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Answered on 6/12/08, 4:03 pm
Betty Blanco Blanco De Vera LLC

Re: Slip & Fall Negligencew

Sounds like you may have a case. Please contact our office for a telephonic or in person consultation, Sincerely, Betty Blanco, Esquire

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Answered on 6/12/08, 5:13 pm
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Slip & Fall Negligencew

Yes. Do not talk with the insurance carrier yourself. Good luck.

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Answered on 6/13/08, 5:02 am
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: Slip & Fall Negligencew

It sounds like you have a decent slip and fall case. I see others have responded to you. If they could not answer your questions or if you are in the Tampa area and would like to discuss your claim, please let me know. We can make arrangements for a personal visit.

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Answered on 6/13/08, 10:15 am
Steven Meyer CPLS, P.A.

Re: Slip & Fall Negligence

Hello,

I'm sorry to hear about the mishap at the assisted living facility. You may well have a claim against them for your injuries. You should contact a lawyer who is skilled in this area as soon as possible to preserve your rights. There are time limits for making claims of this type. You should look for a lawyer who is board certified in civil trial law, as our the lawyers in our firm. We would be happy to speak with you about the situation. We offer a free initial consultation.

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Answered on 7/07/08, 7:14 pm


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