You’re on your way home from work and decide to stop at the gas station to fill up your tank. It’s almost dark as you are walking up to prepay for your gas when, all of sudden, you slip on oil that has accumulated in the parking lot. You try to catch yourself but end up twisting your knee and landing on your back.
The bills for your visit to the emergency room, follow-up doctor visits, and pain medication begin to add up. Your injuries are painful and you need a few weeks to recover. Following the doctor’s orders, you stay in bed and keep your movements to a minimum. You wonder how you are going to pay your medical bills and living expenses during this time because you can’t work. And even though the oil slick was at a gas station, shouldn’t the owner have cleaned it up?
If you were hurt in a fall at a gas station in Miami, the owner may be considered negligent in their responsibility for maintaining a safe property for visitors. You may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit to receive the compensation you need to pay for your medical bills, replace your lost wages, and continuing rehabilitation and care. There are many factors considered when determining if an owner was negligent in their duties, but you aren’t in the legal profession and you just don’t know anything about this. If you attempt to negotiate a settlement on your own, you run the risk of receiving far less money than you need for your recovery. You should speak with a Miami slip and fall attorney to find out what your legal options are. A personal injury lawyer will review the merits of your claim, answer your questions, and will represent your interests if a case is filed. Attempting to settle this on your own can cost you. Contact the bilingual personal injury attorneys at Wolfson & Leon. Your first call is always free and you never pay a fee unless your case is settled. Find out what your legal rights are by calling 305-285-1115 today.
Venezuelan Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident in MiamiSituated at the northern tip of South America, Venezuela shares its borders with Brazil, Columbia, and Guyana. Over 28 million people call Venezuela home. The median age in the country is 28.3 years old. Venezuela has a variety of ethnic backgrounds with an estimated 50% of the population being Mestizo. Of the remaining population, 42.5% descends from Europe, 3.5% descends from Africa, and 2.5% are indigenous.
Caracas is the largest city in Venezuela with a population of over 5.5 million people. With its name translating to “heaven’s branch on earth,” Caracas is the nation’s capital. Over 80% of Venezuela’s population lives in urban areas including Caracas, Maracaibo, and Valencia.
The personal injury attorneys at Wolfson & Leon work with Venezuelans that were injured in slip and fall accidents. We offer a wide range of services including;
While accidents are bound to happen, a business may try to avoid any liability that they have for your injuries. This makes it even more critical that you speak with a Miami personal injury lawyer to understand what your rights are and what legal options are available to you.
From our offices located in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Fort Myers, we represent clients who reside or are visiting South Florida. If you are unsure if you have a case, call our bilingual attorneys today. They can answer your questions and explain what legal remedies are available for you. Contact Wolfson & Leon today for a free, no-obligation, analysis of your case by calling 305-285-1115 today.