Doctor’s Office Slip And Fall Attorney

When you visit a doctor’s office, you probably think that you are in a very safe space where your well-being and health are always going to be the highest priority. While that could be true in many cases, it does not always apply to the simple issues that can easily result in a slip and fall injury. Sadly, the big focus is often on guidelines that pertain to keeping one patient from getting another one sick or the contact between staff and patients to reduce the passing of germs. But the very simple tasks of cleaning up spills, correcting an issue with a floor mat, or addressing a leaking water pipe might fall through the cracks until a patient or other guest to the office suffers a harmful slip and fall accident injury in the doctor’s office.

If you or a loved one recently sustained injuries due to a doctor’s office slip and fall incident, please know that the staff at Normandie Law Firm is here to help you understand your rights and how to seek the compensation owed to you. Sadly, you might feel responsible for the accident until you talk to the legal experts in our office and gain a better understanding of what is expected of the staff at the doctor’s office to ensure your safety and that of others visiting their facility.

In addition to answering your questions and explaining the legal process of filing a lawsuit, our team will schedule a free consultation to meet with a doctor’s office slip and fall attorney to discuss the details of your case and provide you with a comprehensive evaluation of the legal merit of the case. If you have grounds for a doctor’s office slip and fall lawsuit, they will explain how to take the next step. But please know that you are only under obligation to hire Normandie Law Firm or file a lawsuit if you determine that is what is in your best interest to meet your immediate and long-term needs. But please make an appointment for a free consultation even if you are unsure you want to pursue a lawsuit to ensure you understand your rights and the time limit imposed on you to file your case if you want to seek compensation.

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How Long Do I Have To File My Doctor’s Office Slip And Fall Lawsuit?
All victims of a personal injury or any harm that could result in a lawsuit should understand there is a time limit to file a compensation claim. The Statute Of Limitations is the law that defines the time limit for a victim to have their case prepared and filed with the court. If the case is not in the court’s hands by the end of that time, the victim loses the right to seek compensation via a lawsuit. And because there are limited exceptions to this time limit, the victim will likely not be able to request any added time to file their claim once the Statute of Limitations has expired.

In cases involving a slip and fall injury in a doctor’s office, the victim is allotted two years from the date of the incident to file their claim with the court. However, it is always wise to seek legal guidance as soon after the injuries as possible to ensure the most time to consider your options. In addition, you must consider the time needed to prepare your case and that gathering information from witnesses is much less complicated soon after the accident as opposed to months later.

Common Causes Of Doctor’s Office Slip And Fall Incidents
Unfortunately, many victims of a doctor’s office slip and fall incident were in good health before they suffered their injuries from the fall. They were getting routine check-ups, test results, or ongoing treatment for a condition that was well-managed and did not cause issues or concerns in their daily activities. However, all that changed when they suffered a slip and fall injury due to any of these common slip and fall hazards found in a doctor’s office that is not being properly maintained:

• A drink was spilled on the floor by not properly mopped up
• A sink, drinking fountain, or other plumbing fixture was malfunctioning and got the floor wet
• A water line or other pipe leaked fluid on the floor
• Food or ice was dropped on the floor but not cleaned up
• Folded, damaged, or missing floor mats
• A floor mat was saturated with water and oozing onto the floor
• Litter or trash was left on the floor
• Small items like a child’s toy, pen, pencil, or other office supplies were dropped on the floor and not picked up
• Loose rugs, carpets, or other flooring surfaces
• Damaged flooring, steps, or ramp surfaces
• Floors were recently mopped but did not display a caution sign to alert foot traffic of the increased possibility of a slip and fall incident

If you suffered any injury due to these issues causing you to slip and fall in a doctor’s office, please contact Normandie Law Firm today. Our staff can be reached 24/7 to help you understand how the staff at the doctor’s office could be responsible for the injuries you suffered and the expenses you have incurred due to medical bills, lost income and other damages.

Common Slip And Fall Injuries
You would hope any injuries suffered in a slip and fall incident would be minor. However, that is not always the case. Unfortunately, many victims of a doctor’s office slip and fall incident are elderly and sustain serious harm. In some cases, the furniture or other objects near the victim when they fall inflict added injuries. So some of the more common injuries suffered due to a doctor’s office slip and fall could be shocking, such as:

• Injuries to the spinal cord, neck, or back
• Shattered bones
• Internal bleeding or damage to internal organs
• Severe lacerations
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Dislocated joints or damage to the connective tissue of a joint
• Facial lacerations or damage to eyes, ears, nose, mouth, or teeth

What Is The Obligation Of The Doctor’s Office Staff?
Under duty of care, your doctor’s office staff must provide a minimum level of care and maintenance to ensure your safety. The required care should equal what the average prudent person would deliver in a similar situation. For example, if you see water on the floor at your home, you mop it up to prevent anyone from slipping and falling. In addition, if there is litter on the floor, you pick it up to prevent a slip and fall injury accident. The staff at a doctor’s office or any other property must act in this common sense manner to protect the safety of everyone at the property.

If the staff fails to provide the minimum level of care required, they are said to be negligent in their duty of care. In addition, if that negligence is found to cause someone’s injuries or contributed to the accident and injuries, the doctor’s office can be liable for the victim’s losses and expenses. If you believe that the staff’s negligence caused your doctor’s office slip and fall injuries or could have been prevented if they had taken a certain action, please get in touch with Normandie Law Firm immediately. Our team is here 24/7 to help you understand who could be responsible for the losses and harm you suffered and how to secure the compensation that is owed to you.

How Much Is My Doctor’s Office Slip And Fall Lawsuit Worth?
When you meet with the legal team at Normandie Law Firm, you will discover that the actual losses and expenses you incurred due to your doctor’s office slip and fall injuries are what will determine the amount of compensation you seek in your lawsuit. There are no predetermined injury values that will be applied. So, our staff will help you compile all the allowable expenses to ensure you are fairly and fully compensated for the harm and damages you sustained. The common items included in slip and fall lawsuit compensation are:

• All medical costs related to the injuries from the slip and fall accident
• The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the incident
• Your lost income if your injuries prevent you from working until you are fully recovered or you miss work to attend medical appointments related to your slip and fall injuries
• All legal costs and expenses for your doctor’s office slip and fall accident injury lawsuit

No Upfront Legal Costs
When you hire Normandie Law Firm to handle your doctor’s office slip and fall accident injury lawsuit, you never need to worry about how to pay any out-of-pocket legal costs. Our firm only asks for payment after the case is resolved, and you have the compensation that includes funds to cover your legal expenses and other costs caused by the accident. In addition, you owe us nothing for our time and investment in your case if we fail to win the lawsuit and deliver the compensation you deserve for the harm you suffered.

Please make the time today to contact Normandie Law Firm to discuss how the doctor’s office staff could be responsible for your slip and fall injury accident and the expenses and losses it caused. The call and consultation are always free, and you are never obligated to hire our firm or pursue legal action. We only want to ensure that you understand your rights and how to secure the compensation owed to you.

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