Slip and Fall at El Bodegon in West Palm Beach

Nobody expects to suffer a catastrophic injury while running errands, but slips and falls are alarmingly common in Florida supermarkets. Many of these accidents could easily be avoided if the staff took reasonable measures to keep their premises safe. If you were hurt in a slip and fall at a supermarket such as an El Bodegon supermarket in West Palm Beach, you may be entitled to compensation for any medical bills, lost wages, and non-economic damages you and your family have incurred.

The legal team at Frankl Kominsky will evaluate your case for free. Our law firm is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 561-800-8000 to speak with a slip and fall attorney who is able to handle your West Palm Beach claim.

Recovering fair compensation after a slip and fall requires a thorough investigation, strong evidence, and possibly the testimony of financial and medical experts. Even if it is obvious that your injuries were caused by the negligence the staff of a supermarket like El Bodegon or others, the insurance company may still try to dispute your damages.

In the state of Florida, potentially recoverable damages in slip and fall cases include:

• Past and future medical care;
• Necessary home modifications;
• Lost earnings;
• Loss of future earning capacity;
• Pain and suffering;
• Physical impairment or disfigurement;
• Loss of consortium;
• Loss of enjoyment in life; and
• Exemplary damages. Exemplary damages are rarely awarded in slip and fall lawsuits but may be recoverable if the defendant acted with intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

You will need strong evidence to try to prove the types of damages you and your family have incurred and their value. This evidence might include:

• Medical documentation;
• Prescription records;
• Paystubs and income tax documents;
• Receipts for home modifications;
• Your journal about your injuries;
• Testimony from eyewitnesses, medical experts, and financial experts; and
• CCTV footage of your accident.

Most people associate slip and fall injuries with spilled liquids, but there are countless factors that can contribute to trip, slip, and fall accidents. Some of the most common include:

• Uneven floors;
• Poor lighting;
• Stairways that lack handrails;
• Recently mopped floors;
• Cracked and uneven sidewalks;
• Tears or pulls in carpet;
• Items left in aisles and walkways; and
• Holes that are difficult to notice.

Photographic evidence can be essential for proving negligence and liability in slip and fall claims. Victims should take timestamped photos of the hazard that caused their injuries from multiple angles. It is also important to report the accident immediately, complete an incident report, and request a copy of that report. You should then undergo a medical evaluation as soon as possible.

Contact Frankl Kominsky to speak with a premises liability attorney. Our lawyers are available to conduct an investigation into your accident before important evidence becomes unavailable. To cover up their negligence, the store might erase surveillance footage or fix the hazard that caused your injuries. Our attorneys will get to work right away to try and compile essential evidence that may be used to strengthen your claim.

In all personal injury cases, plaintiffs have a limited amount of time within which they must file their lawsuits. For most slip and fall lawsuits in Florida, this time limit is two years from the date when the accident occurred. If you fail to file your lawsuit before the statute of limitations has passed, your case will most likely be dismissed.

The importance of taking immediate action after a slip and fall cannot be overstated. Although you have two years to file a lawsuit, important evidence might become unavailable within a matter of hours.

The lawyers at Frankl Kominsky are available to assist West Palm Beach slip and fall victims and their families try to fight for the compensation they need to move on with life. Contact Us Online or call 561-800-8000 to schedule a free initial consultation.