Tort reform has made it more difficult for victims of slip, trip and fall accidents in Florida to achieve compensation for their medical bills, missed wages, and pain and suffering. To win a slip and fall case, attorneys must prove that the business establishment or property owner was careless or negligent and that they had ‘constructive knowledge’ of the hazard and then failed to take an action to remedy it.

If you fall on wet floor in a store, you have to prove that the store staff knew that there was a spill and that it failed to do something about it. Attorney John Andreopoulos has the investigative skills needed to secure this proof. John will often obtain surveillance video recordings or interview witnesses to create a winning strategy for his clients. But time is of the essence to secure this evidence crucial to ever Slip and Fall case. If you’ve been involved in a slip, trip and fall accident, it’s best to contact an experienced attorney right away. The sooner John can launch his investigative activities, the greater the probability of your case’s success.

Of course, there are many hazardous conditions that have contributed to injuries suffered by our clients. Defective flooring, hazardous sidewalks, or other dangerous features left unmarked and unrepaired by property owners can cause individuals serious injuries. In these cases, liability of the owner of the premises may be clear. Even so, you need an experienced attorney who will aggressively represent your interests at the negotiating table or in the courtroom.

If you’ve slipped, tripped, or fallen and suffered an injury, you should first seek medical treatment. Getting treatment for yourself or a loved one is the first priority in any situation involving an injury. In many instances, you may not know how serious your injuries are at the time of your fall. It’s important to visit your doctor, an urgent care center, or hospital emergency room so that your injuries can be professionally examined by a medical doctor and so they can be documented. These medical records will constitute essential pieces of evidence if you choose to seek compensation for the injuries you’ve sustained.

Also, it’s important to report the accident right away. If you’ve fallen in a store, you need to alert the manager so that the incident will generate an accident report. In fact, you should ask that the property owner record the event in writing and provide you with a copy that you take with you before you leave.

Although it’s not always possible, it’s extremely helpful if you can document anything and everything about where you fell. Who is the manager? Are there any witnesses and what are their names? If you can collect names, numbers, and addresses, you will be helping your legal claim should you decide to pursue the matter. It’s important to document precisely where the incident occurred. Take pictures with your cell phone of the area where you fell, especially of any liquid on the floor. Make a note of what you were doing when the incident occurred.

Don’t give any statements to the property owner, manager, or their insurance company. You don’t owe them any communication and if you do make statements, they could be used against you during negotiation or litigation. Don’t post to social media.

Finally, call a trusted Clearwater, FL, law firm experienced in slip and fall cases. Attorney John Andreopoulos has successfully represented hundreds of clients in Clearwater, FL and throughout Florida. John will provide you with further legal guidance to help you recover the compensation you deserve. John has a proven track record of success and won’t charge you any legal fees unless he wins or successfully settles your case.

If someone else’s negligence caused you to suffer a a slip, trip and fall accident injury, you deserve fair compensation. Injuries can interfere with your life, cause you to miss work, cause you to experience physical pain and mental anguish, and they can lead to immense medical bills. If another party is at fault for your injury, they are liable.

Attorney John Andreopoulos will not charge you for an initial consultation. Tell John what you experienced. He can assess your claim and help you determine if you are likely to win compensation. You have nothing to lose. If John pursues your case, he won’t charge you unless and until he wins your case and obtains compensation for you. That is how much John is committed to achieving success on your behalf.

If you’ve been involved in a slip and fall injury in or around Clearwater, FL, call Attorney John Andreopoulos.  John will do everything he can to help you win your case and achieve the fair compensation you deserve.