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Injured in a Slip-and-Fall? 4 Steps on What to Do Next
Rodriguez Law, P.L. • June 19, 2018

If you take a tumble on someone else’s property, you may have a legal claim under Florida premises liability laws. However, to preserve this claim, it is crucial that you take specific steps to gather evidence and information after your fall.


If you were not able to take these steps, don’t worry—your personal injury attorney can help you get evidence after the fact. Nonetheless, getting as much information as you can shortly after the fall can be extremely helpful for your case.

1. Seek Medical Attention if Necessary.

Regardless of whether your legal claim will go forward, you should always think about your health and safety first. If you need medical care, you should get it immediately. Falls can sometimes be even more serious than you might initially think, so seeing a medical professional is a good idea even if you don’t believe your fall is severe. Head injuries and internal injuries are relatively common after a fall. You should not risk your health!

2. Inspect the Area Where You Fell.

Sometimes it is hard to determine what actually caused your fall. In many cases, you likely did not see the cause (otherwise you would have avoided it). As a result, it is a good idea to look back to determine what you may have tripped or slipped on. Look for things like:

  • Substances on the floor
  • Loose carpeting or flooring
  • Uneven concrete or other surfaces
  • Puddles of water or ice

When you can, write down everything you recall about the fall, including what you determined actually caused the incident.

3. Report the Fall to the Property Owner, Management, or an Employee.

In many situations, an employee or manager will see that you have fallen, and they may even offer emergency aid. In those cases, you may think that you do not need to make a formal complaint because the employee will have first-hand knowledge of the event. However, ensuring that the property owner or an employee has written down all of the information you gave them about the fall can be very helpful later. If possible, review their recitation of the events to ensure that they took down all of the vital information. Correct any information that might have been recorded incorrectly.


If you cannot report the incident right away after it occurs, be sure to send a notification to the property owner at a later time. If there is a specific report that they must use, request a copy of the report for your records as well.

4. Talk to a Florida Slip and Fall Attorney.

Getting started with your potential legal claim right away can significantly increase your chances of financial recovery after a fall. Call Rodriguez Law, P.L. to schedule a free case evaluation today at (305) 262-8226.

7 Benefits of Having an Attorney Help You Close on a Real Estate Purchase

By Rodriguez Law, P.L. • May 19, 2019
If you have ever thought about NOT hiring an attorney for closing on a real estate purchase, unless you are paying cash, you are setting yourself up for a headache. Mortgages require more than a little bit of paperwork, enough so that you will be signing papers for at least an hour – with an attorney’s help. Without one? It’s a risk, and it may not be worth it, especially if you are buying a home. Having that massive amount of paperwork organized and ready for your signature is a great benefit, but it is hardly the only good thing about having an attorney who has your back during closing. Here’s why:

Understanding the Appraisal Process in a Real Estate Sale

By Rodriguez Law, P.L. • April 19, 2019
If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or refinancing your home in order to take advantage of a better interest rate, the appraised value of your property is an important number. An appraisal will help determine how much you will likely be able to get for your home if you sell, or in the case of an refi, which usually only allows a portion of the property’s value to be included in a new loan, will determine how much a lender will be willing to loan you, since the loan received from a refi usually only includes a percentage of the home’s value. Appraisers are working on behalf of the lender and will assess the value of your property based on the value of similar properties in your neighborhood. Comparable properties usually must be located within a few miles of the property being assessed, must be of similar square footage, and should be built within 10 years or so of the property in question.

8 Items a Title Search Might Uncover

By Rodriguez Law, P.L. • March 19, 2019
Buying a home or property is a major investment, often the biggest one of your life, and taking the right steps to ensure that the home is free from any encumbrances before you make the purchase will protect you and allow you to enjoy your new asset for years to come. Some of the most important things to think about include hiring an inspector to check for safety issues, making sure the property is priced fairly compared to other homes in the neighborhood, and doing a title search to determine that there are no limits on how you might use your land or if someone else’s name is attached to the home or property. A title search – which involves retrieving the court documents associated with the home or land, such as liens or easements – can prevent you from buying your dream home, only to find out that you have suddenly become the owner of someone else’s debt along with the home. While it is possible to determine whether or not your home is free from liens or other constraints on your own by going over courthouse files or visiting the assessor’s office in the county where the property is located to view records, title issues can be complicated, and hiring an experienced real estate attorney will not only save you a lot of legwork, but will also make sure that you don’t miss something on your own by ensuring that your home is free from legal issues. Title searches essentially determine whether or not the home you are buying is free from liens or can be legally sold by the person selling the home, in case ownership is disputed. Here are eight important things that a title search might uncover:
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