Slips, Trips and Falls - The Fernandez Law Group Monthly Newsletter, October 2016

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Slips, Trips and Falls

Slips, trips, and falls are very common types of injury cases that often require ongoing treatment and therapy. According to the National Safety Council, slip and falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States that account for nearly 9 million emergency room visits each year. Recent numbers provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that the medical costs associated directly with slip and falls account for over $30 billion per year.

Liability for injuries suffered as the result of falling on someone else's property is not always as clear as one may think. With the help of a personal injury lawyer, you can help ensure that you receive all the benefits that you are entitled to, and that your rights are fully protected. Our personal injury attorneys and dedicated support staff will focus on your needs while providing superior, effective, and vigorous representation of your interests. We are paid for our legal services only if we obtain a recovery for you.

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Understanding negligence and Personal Injury Law

The justice system is composed of various legal specialty fields. Personal injury law can be a challenge to understand and it is important to find one of the many personal injury lawyers specializing in this field.

A personal injury attorney will help you to better understand your rights and what to expect if you've been injured. Personal Injury law covers a number of different areas, including product liability, auto accidents, brain injury, medical negligence, food poisoning, canine bites, and slip and falls.

When a personal injury lawyer represents a client in a personal injury lawsuit, the burden of proving negligence is the fundamental objective to achieving a successful verdict for the client. If the cause of an accident is found the be the fault of an individual(s), business, or entity, negligence is generally alleged. If that person or business failed to act in a reasonable manner to prevent an injury, then the entity must assume responsibility for the accident.

Whether it was directly or indirectly caused can be a significant factor in determining damages. For example, was a needed repair that led to an accident known about and overlooked for months, or was it discovered at the time of the accident? If you are not familiar with personal injury litigation, proving negligence can be a difficult undertaking.

If you are seeking to hold a negligent person accountable for your injury, it is important to have a competent personal injury lawyer on your side. When a person becomes a victim of personal injury, they often feel either physical and/or psychological pain. Action can be taken to hold the negligent party responsible by seeking compensation for the inflicted injuries. When seeking accountability, typically an attorney specializing in personal injury will be hired.

The attorney representing the client will normally assess the case to determine negligence, and either attempt to get a fair settlement or litigate the case in civil court. Monetary damages sought can include: present and future medical bills, loss of earnings, loss of future earnings, permanent disability, and pain and suffering.

 If a personal injury case goes to trial, personal injury lawyers have the know-how and comprehension to organize and argue a case to prove negligence. The amount that can be awarded by a judge or jury will be calculated according to the gravity of the injury. Depending on the type injury, there are certain ways to prove negligence. As an illustration, a drunk driver that gets in an accident with another vehicle will typically require a blood alcohol test to prove negligence.

The Tampa Attorneys at Fernandez Law Group come with the knowledge and skill in personal injury law needed to assemble a very persuasive case that's effectively designed to prove the defendant is negligent. Our attorneys act in the best interest of the client to secure fair compensation. The legal professionals at Fernandez Law Group understand that personal injury lawsuits require analysis, accumulating proof, interviewing witnesses, and getting the suitable medical witnesses, and settlement negotiations.