Every year in every case we try, we are shocked to find how little insurance companies want to offer our clients. On average, we find that insurance undervalues injury claims by 2 to 100 times what we get for our client. It’s a broad spectrum, but it proves a point.

Most people don’t understand how badly insurance is setting them up for the future.

The majority of slip and fall injuries that take place every day are rarely understood for how devastating and dangerous they can be for slip and fall victims. What appears to be a simple injury can develop into a debilitating condition. To make matters worse, insurance loves to fight slip and fall claims. When it is time for insurance companies to fulfill their duty, they are often more focused on revenue than helping the injured.

The top insurance companies made over $300,000,000,000 in 2019 by making sure they were paying out claims that were favorable to them. Great personal injury lawyers know the tricks of the insurance companies. At Douglas R. Beam P.A. our slip and fall attorneys have brought in over $1,000,000,000 in settlements and verdicts. On average, we help our clients receive 3x what they’re offered before our firm is hired.

From a minor slip and fall injury to a catastrophic injury, if you’ve been in an accident you should speak with a Melbourne, Florida slip and fall attorney. Do this as quickly as possible. Once your slip and fall injury takes place, insurance is measuring your actions and working to make sure they pay you as little possible for your recovery. Have you been in a slip and fall accident and are curious if your case is a good one? Contact us for a free consultation!

Slips, trips, and falls are never anticipated. These serious injuries can take a huge toll financially, physically, and emotionally. In the aftermath of a slip and fall, there are things you can do that will help protect your legal rights and position you to recover. The following tips will get you on the track to a speedy recovery.

GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

When an accident occurs, make sure that you and any other parties in the slip, trip, or fall are taken care of. Provide responders detailed information on the accident and any symptoms that you are experiencing. Most people underestimate how bad their injuries are after an accident because of the post-accident adrenaline rush. Trip and fall injuries can be quite serious. Striking one's head in a fall can result in a traumatic brain injury or even death. Get an exam from your doctor and follow all doctors’ orders for treatment. You’ll heal more quickly, and insurance can't accuse you of failing to take your doctor’s advice.

DIAL 911

If your fall injuries are serious enough, ask someone to call 911 to get medical help. Ask any officers that may show up for a copy of a report. Your accident lawyer will use it to prepare a lawsuit.

COLLECT EVIDENCE

Immediately after a slip and fall accident, begin gathering evidence. Take pictures and videos of the scene and yourself. Take pictures of the wet floor, uneven sidewalk, or location with inadequate lighting. Make sure everything is documented. You should have evidence of every hazard and how you fell. If the property owner or manager did not maintain a safe environment, you should document this as soon as you can. Your lawyer will examine this information to collect critical information about how the slip and fall injury happened.

DON’T ADMIT LIABILITY

Keep a tight rein on what you say to the other parties involved in the fall, to bystanders, and to insurance agents. Any admission of fault could leave you without a chance in your lawsuit.

CALL AN EXPERIENCED SLIP AND FALL LAWYER

Our law office has handled slips, trips and falls in the Central Florida area for decades. Our legal team has the experience and millions in results. Hiring an experienced slip and fall lawyer is the most effective way to ensure you will be taken care of during your case.

You should investigate these three things when searching for a slip and fall lawyer.

KNOW THEIR RESULTS

Find a slip and fall attorney who has a history of winning cases like yours. These attorneys will understand your fall accident, your fall injuries, and what the accident caused in your life. They understand premises liability and work hard to hold the responsible parties accountable. Additionally, the right slip and fall attorney will understand your medical needs and the impact of the fall injuries on your personal and work life.

CONTINGENCY FEE ONLY

Good slip and fall attorneys bet on themselves. The way they do that is through contingency fees. All that means is that you don’t pay any money up front. That takes the financial burden off of the client. Standard contingency fees are 33.33% of whatever insurance rewards.

THEY GO TO TRIAL

Great law firms are ready and willing to go to trial, yet the majority of cases in the best law firms settle. Why? Because insurance is terrified of going to court against great attorneys. Trials are expensive and time-consuming. Insurance companies fear attorneys that have the resources, experience and know how to beat them soundly in court.

In a perfect world, when a slip, trip, or fall happens, we should be able to trust our insurance company to put our lives back together. Unfortunately, most insurance companies make their money by underpaying victims of serious injury. When a personal injury attorney represents a fall victim, the accident lawyer will know how to deal with insurance companies so that they fulfill their obligations. The slip and fall lawyers at Douglas R. Beam P.A. can evaluate your slip and fall accident during the initial consultation. We can map out a plan that details the medical bills, hospital visits, missed work, and other monetary damages you are owed as a result of the accident.