Slip and fall injuries can be minor, or in some cases, it can be far more serious, causing major injuries leaving behind thousands of dollars in medical bills. Some slip and fall accidents can even cause traumatic brain injuries, which could be life-threatening. If you have been seriously injured in a slip and fall accident, you should seek out an attorney with the knowledge and experience to get you the compensation you deserve!
A Slip and Fall accident is when someone is injured due to an unsafe condition on the floor, which causes someone to fall and injure themselves. If your slip and fall injury occurs in a business, for example a wet floor of a supermarket, then the business insurance policy could be responsible for your injuries.
When the insurance companies get your claim they typically overwhelm you with their high-priced legal team to deny your claim. They generally put the blame on the victim, and their inattentiveness to pay attention as the cause of your injuries.
The difficult part about slip and fall injury cases, is establishing who the responsible party is for your injuries.
Such cases, however, are not always so straightforward. For example, if you fall on a cracked sidewalk while walking, the city or the homeowner may be liable. However, in our experience we have found that both parties try to pin the blame on the victim and try not to pay for their negligence. As such, it is important to consult with a slip and fall attorney as soon as possible while the evidence is still fresh and preservable!
Depending on where your slip and fall occurred and the severity of your injuries, generally a settlement can be anywhere from a few hundred dollars all the way up to 6-figures. The valuation of a Slip and fall personal injury claims are difficult to assess as there are many different factors involved. If you’re the victim of a slip and fall accident, contact our attorneys today for a free case evaluation!
There are many types of evidence used to prove a sip and fall case. Obtaining video footage of the actual accident is always the most helpful piece of evidence. However, if video footage is unattainable, then witness testimony is the next piece of the puzzle. Further, a comprehensive medical record detailing your injuries is also evidence in showing the extent of injuries you may have sustained. This includes any photos of your injuries, photographs of the scene, especially if they show there were no posted warning signs, or the substance you slipped on.
Remember, gathering the evidence in a slip and fall case is an important step in getting you fully compensated for your injuries. As such, it is crucial that you contact a Slip and Fall attorney as soon as possible so your rights are protected!
What separates our attorneys from other personal injury law firms is our dedication and determination in helping our clients recovery properly after they have been injured. We take pride in being your voice in a legal system that favors insurance companies over real people with real injuries. Unlike other slip and fall accident attorneys, we will fight for your case and obtain the compensation you deserve. Where other law firms throw up their hands in defeat if they are unable to negotiate a fair settlement for your claim, we push forward until you are satisfied with the results!
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