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Generally speaking, slip and fall accidents occur because a business owner wasn’t paying attention to a dangerous condition when they should have been or because the business owner didn’t have proper measures in place to prevent an accident. Property owners and business owners, including grocery stores, supermarkets, restaurants, gas stations, hotels, department stores, and even condominiums, have a legal duty to provide a safe environment for anyone who comes onto their property.
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Why choose Alan as your slip and fall lawyer?
Alan Sackrin’s 40+ years of experience in handling slip and fall cases makes him qualified to handle the most complicated cases. Alan is certified as a Civil Trial Expert by The Florida Bar which means his practice is focused on slip and fall lawsuits and other personal injury litigation.
Due to his experience, Alan knows the type of experts to hire and the various types of compensation to seek for his clients. He will take your case to trial and appeal, if necessary. Alan does not just settle a case because he won’t take the case to trial. In fact, many of his clients are referrals from other attorneys who could not get their cases settled. Those attorneys call on Alan to file a slip and fall lawsuit and to take the case to a jury for their determination of a reasonable settlement.
Quick Law Tip – The reasons why most slip and fall lawyers won’t take a case is because of questionable liability and questionable damages. See: Hard To Prove Personal Injury Cases
Alan Will Take The Time To Explain Your Options
A simple call puts you in contact with a committed, local attorney who will handle all aspects of your matter and work hard to help you get what you deserve. If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of another person, contact Alan Sackrin, an experienced Slip and Fall Attorney, today for a free consultation.
Slip and Fall Settlement Values*
- Average Ankle Injury Settlement (w/ surgery): $175,000.00
- Average Ankle Injury Settlement (w/o surgery): $45,000.00
- Average Wrist Injury Settlement (w/surgery): $125,000.00
- Average Wrist Injury Settlement (w/o surgery): $31,000.00
- Average Herniated or Bulging Disc Settlement (w/ surgery): $200,000.00
- Average Herniated or Bulging Disc Settlement (w/o surgery): $50,000.00
- Average Shoulder Injury Settlement (w/ surgery): $150,000.00
- Average Shoulder Injury Settlement (w/ surgery): $37,000.00
- Average Significant Sprain and/or Strain Settlement: $20,000.00
- Average Significant Scarring Settlement: $35,000.00
- Average Slip and Fall Settlement: $40,000.00 (on a sidewalk, in a building lobby, in a parking lot or parking garage, at a condominium, because of missing or broken pavers, missing or damaged floor mat, at a restaurant, in a stairway, at a hospital, in a grocery store (see below), at a big box store (Costco, Walmart, Target, etc.) and at a hotel (pool, hotel room, lobby, etc.)
Read: Personal Injury Attorney Fees Are Negotiable
See A Sample Of Alan’s Slip and Fall Settlements By Popular Defendant Names:
Premises Liability Accidents in South Florida – Who is Responsible?
Premises liability laws are designed to hold Property owners, operators, managers and business owners, whether they are individuals or business entities, accountable when a serious injury occurs as a result of their negligence. These parties are responsible for ensuring that their property is free from hazardous conditions, and for making sure that the general public is aware of any dangerous conditions that may exist. A knowledgeable slip and fall attorney can locate the owners of any given property by checking the appropriate government records, including tax rolls and corporate filings.
Read Our Summary About Premises Liability Law.
Some owners and operators who bear responsibility for your slip and fall may not be as obvious. They may include service providers such as concessionaires, janitorial companies, franchisors, and parent corporations. They may also include government entities. A slip and fall at a public school, for example, may impose liability on a local governmental body, whereas a slip and fall at a post office would implicate the federal government. However, if a governmental agency is involved its liability may be limited by Florida law. An experienced injury lawyer can advise you on these issues.
What sets Alan apart from other Florida slip and fall lawyers are his expert trial skills, his knowledge of the law, and his understanding and analysis of floor surfaces and how they are impacted by liquid substances.
If you would like more facts about slip and falls, Alan has prepared several summaries:
- Stairwell Slip and Falls
- Parking Lot Slip, Trips and Falls
- Floor Mats and Slip and Falls
- How to Pursue a Slip and Fall Against a City or County
- 6 Environmental factors that can cause slip and fall accidents
- 4 Factors that determine the types of injuries from a slip and fall
- Slippery Conditions in Restaurants
- Condominium and HOA Slip and Fall Injuries
- Hotel and Motel Slip and Fall
- Slip and Fall Case Checklist
- Sample Slip and Fall Lawsuit Filed Against Walmart
Also, See:
- I Slipped and Fell at the Store But There Was a Wet Floor Sign: Do I Have a Case?
- Florida Property Owner’s Legal Duty For Injury To Different Types Of Visitors
- Hotel Slip and Falls – What Damages Can You Recover?
- Slip and Fall Injury at the Grocery Store and Supermarket – Evidence Requirements
- Do You Still Have an Injury Claim if You Wait to See a Doctor or if You Don’t File a Timely Incident Report?
- What is Pain and Suffering under Florida Law?
- Lost Wage Claims – What You Need to Know
- Pre-Existing Injury: How It Can Impact Your New Personal Injury Claim
Alan handles cases against popular destinations including:
- Walmart
- Target
- Walgreens
- Publix
- Gulfstream
- Hemispheres – Condominium Accidents
- Winn Dixie
- Whole Foods
- Home Depot
- Aventura mall
- Sears
- Costco
- Diplomat Hotel
- Sunny Isles hotels, restaurants
- RK Shopping Centers
- Starbucks
7 things to do if you are injured in a Slip and Fall Accident:
- Report the occurrence to someone at the slip and fall location
- Be accurate and ask for a copy of the report
- Be truthful because the report can be used against you
- Do not over or understate your injury
- Be aware that businesses have surveillance
- Write down the contact information of witnesses
- Seek proper medical attention
See: Slip and Fall Questionnaire
Slip and Fall Facts – Common Slip and Fall Injuries
Slip and falls are the second leading cause of injuries and deaths after car accidents. Every hour an older adult dies as a result of a fall. The most common injuries resulting from slip and falls include herniated disc, head injury, hand and wrist, shoulder and/or knee injury.
Alan handles slip and fall lawsuits for injuries occurring in Hallandale, Hollywood, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Weston, Davie, North Miami Beach, Dania Beach and all other cities in Dade and Broward County Florida since 1982.
Read: Frequently Asked Slip and Fall Questions
Dangerous conditions that may cause slip and fall accidents can include:
- Water or ice on flooring
- Abrupt changes in flooring
- Poor lighting
- Water inside front doors following rain
- Rugs not secured
- Broken bottles on the floor
- Parking lots with broken bumper stops that have re-bar sticking out.
- Sidewalks that were not brushed when the cement was wet causing them to be too slippery.
- Staircases that do not have non-slip strips
Sample Slip and Fall Lawsuits and Case Law
We also added several sample slip and fall lawsuits to show our visitors the type of work we do and to give them a true sense of the work necessary to succeed in a Florida slip and fall case. Additionally, we have prepared a list of important case law we use to help prove liability against Florida property owners.
Want to know more from an experienced slip and fall lawyer?
Since 1982, Alan Sackrin has been evaluating slip and fall facts, applying the law, and effectively asking juries to render a favorable verdict. Alan is a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Expert that strives to protect the rights and best interest of his clients. He offers a free and informative consultation, so call him today at 954-458-8655.
To learn more about Alan, see his bio.
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*These are average slip and fall settlement values: some cases will settle for a lot more and some for less. My opinion of value is based upon the large number of cases I have settled or won at trial during my 39+ years as a personal injury lawyer, my review of jury verdict reporters, industry trade publications, including claim reports from large insurance companies, as well as talking with other personal injury lawyers whose opinion I respect.
My estimate is for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as each case is unique and each case should be evaluated on its own merits.