The fact is, you can trip, slip and fall just about anywhere. They account for over one million emergency room visits every year in the United States and are responsible for more than 14% of accidental deaths.
Here at the law office of Orlando Attorney James P. Kelley, we receive lots of phone calls asking what type of evidence will a victim need to prove liability in all types of slip and fall case and will they need an attorney.
You will need some type of documentation, an accident report to show your injury occurred on a particular property. The injuries will also need to be documented with a medical report. How will you get the compensation you deserve from your premise liability lawsuit? Hiring an experienced attorney can help you prove four elements of a negligent case.
Elements of a Negligence Claim Explained by Find Law
In order to win a negligence case, the plaintiff (the person injured) must prove the following four elements to show that the defendant (the person allegedly at fault) acted negligently:
1 Duty – The defendant owed a legal duty to the plaintiff under the circumstances;
2 Breach – The defendant breached that legal duty by acting or failing to act in a certain way;
3 Causation – It was the defendant’s actions (or inaction) that actually caused the plaintiff’s injury; and
4 Damages – The plaintiff was harmed or injured as a result of the defendant’s actions.
A skilled personal injury attorney will have the experience to negotiate with the property owner or/and insurance company to get the compensation you deserve.
Videos and photos can make a big difference, especially those focusing on condition and dangers that caused your accident. Written accounts from a witness testimony documenting the hazardous conditions and a medical professional to document your injuries.
To ensure the property owner is held liable for your injuries you need a comprehensive and aggressive legal strategy.
If the negligence of someone else has caused you injury, you need to contact James P Kelley, personal injury attorney in Central Florida. As a well known and trusted attorney, we understand what it takes to win and recover what you deserve.