As a Trial Lawyer with over 20 years of experience handling Personal Injury Cases like Slip and Fall Accidents and Auto Accidents I have seen a big change in how we secure our evidence with the recent improvements in technology. In the past if you were injured in a Slip and Fall at a Supermarket like Publix or Winn Dixie or at a Department Store like Target or Walmart you had to rely on the store manager to secure the evidence like taking photographs and statements from witnesses.

This was always a problem for me as a personal injury lawyer trying to secure a fair settlement for my client’s injuries without resorting to litigation. While I always try to visit the scene of every client’s accident nothing can replace the evidence taken at the time of the accident. Despite the fact that the store required us to provide them with all of my client’s medical records and information they always refused to provide us with their photographs and accident report claiming they were Work Product and therefore privileged.

Now with the new smart phones and high tech cells phones that everyone is carrying it is much easier for the client to secure the initial evidence at the scene of the accident and thus make it easier for the personal injury attorney to settle their case out of Court. In any slip and fall or trip and fall case the Plaintiff is required to prove “Notice” or “Constructive Notice” what that means is that we must be able to prove that the store either knew that there was a dangerous condition on the floor (very difficult to prove) or that the condition existed on the floor for a sufficient length of time so that they “should have known” of its presence on the floor.

Clients can now take their own pictures of the condition on the floor that caused their accident. In addition, they can record a statement from a witness at the scene via voice recording or even video depending on the type of phone they have. This makes a big difference in how the case is handled. Unfortunately, in the past, many witnesses that could have helped the Plaintiff’s case were never listed on the store manager’s report or they conveniently left out their contact information. Also store employees that have information helpful to the Plaintiff’s case usually change their tune once they have been prepped by defense attorneys or insurance adjusters.

If you or a loved one have been inured due to a slip and fall caused by a dangerous condition on the floor of a Supermarket like Publix or Winn Dixie or at a Department Store like Target or Walmart here are some helpful points for you to remember:

• Take extensive pictures of the scene and of any outward signs of injury such as cuts or bruises;
• Get recorded statements of all witnesses along with their contact information;
• Continue to document the outward signs of injury such as cuts or bruises with updated photographs;
• Never give a recorded or sworn statement to the store manager or insurance adjuster without first speaking with a lawyer; and
• Keep your Personal Injury Lawyer’s email and phone number stored on your cell phone and don’t be afraid to contact him from the scene for crucial advice.

If you are injured as a result of an accident in Florida, you should seek the legal advise of a personal injury attorney. Insurance companies hire experienced adjusters and lawyers to work against your claim. An experienced Florida Personal Injury Lawyer can help you maximize your recovery. Remember, once the case is settled you can’t go back and ask for more.

The attorneys at The Law Offices of Herb M. Milgrim, P.A. have years of experience handling accident cases. Getting legal help as quickly as possible can save you from delays, or even denial of your claim; let us help.

Florida slip and fall or trip and fall accidents at Supermarkets and Department Stores are tough cases. The adjusters handling these claims for the store have hundreds and hundreds of claims. They try to make it very difficult for you to settle these cases in order to discourage people from bringing claims against the store. Please contact us now for a Free Case Evaluation or Consultation from an experienced Trial Attorney. Call now (954)966-3900 to speak to an attorney or use the form on the right side of this page to get a Free Case Evalution.

If you have been seriously injured and cannot travel and you live in Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Sunny Isles, Downtown Miami, Aventura, Davie, Dania Beach, Cooper City, Sunny Isles, North Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Miramar or Pembroke Pines, Mr. Milgrim will come out to your location personally to meet with you and discuss your case. Remember our Florida Slip and Fall Law Firm never charges you a fee on your personal injury case unless there is a recovery. Call now (954)966-3900!