Critical Evidence for a Miami Slip and Fall Case
Thousands of people fall inside Miami businesses or on private property each year. Most can get right back up and go on their day, but too many end up in the hospital with painful, expensive injuries. Fortunately, Florida law allows injured people to sue a property owner for failure to keep the premises reasonably safe. Every case will depend on the quality of your evidence.
What You Need to Prove
To win a slip and fall case, injured victims need to prove various facts, including why they were on the property and their injuries. However, the most critical fact is that a hazard caused you to slip and fall.
Some people are naturally clumsy. They might trip over their own feet. You cannot sue a property owner for your own clumsiness. Instead, our clients typically need to show some hazard on the property caused them to slip and fall:
- Spilled liquids
- Melting ice
- Wet leaves
- Air conditioner condensation
- Cracked or missing tiles
- Worn out carpets
- Crumbling stairs
- Inadequate lighting
Some of these hazards might have existed for a long time. Others could have simply arisen, such as someone dropping a bottle of pickles in the grocery aisle.
An injured victim needs proof of the hazard which caused them to slip. Otherwise, the property owner could always allege you are solely responsible for your injuries. That is one way they slide out from under their obligation to keep visitors safe.
There are various ways to get the evidence you need to prove a hazard existed.
One is to take pictures of the hazard. Whip out your phone and get a picture of the water, leaves, or worn-out carpets. Ask someone to take pictures for you if you cannot move.
Another option is to rely on witnesses. You might not have a phone, but we can speak to witnesses once hired to represent you. An independent witness is always helpful. They can testify they saw the hazard (like a puddle) and either saw you fall or heard you hit the ground and cry out.
If you fall inside a store, then they could have security cameras as an anti-crime device. We can ask the store to preserve the video of the inside or parking lot. Even homeowners might have cameras on their porch or front door which captured your fall. The key is to move quickly so you ask them to preserve this video evidence. Your lawyer can then use the video in support of your claim that the property owner was negligent.
Contact Our Miami Slip and Fall Lawyers for a Free Consultation
Injured victims in Miami rely on Pita Weber Del Prado for legal representation after an accident. Our firm has decades of combined experience helping accident victims seek justice and financial compensation. Contact our office to schedule a consultation. Without any obligation, you can meet with an experienced Miami slip and fall attorney to go over the accident and whatever evidence you have. Reach out without delay.
