Suing for Slip and Fall Injuries

12 Oct Suing for Slip and Fall Injuries

Slip and fall injuries can be devastating. It’s quite possible to be killed falling from your own height. Sprains, strains, broken bones and concussions can easily result from a bad fall. A personal injury attorney may be able to help you pursue a case if you’ve been injured because of someone’s negligence. There are some very common ways that these injuries occur and, in some cases, people have filed successful lawsuits that have gotten them enough money to cover their medical expenses, as well as their pain and suffering due to the fall.

A personal injury law firm will need to know the exact circumstances under which the injury took place. This is part of establishing that the party you’re suing caused your injuries through negligence, action or inaction. For example, if you visited a store on an icy day and the doorway wasn’t cleared of ice that caused you to slip and hurt yourself, you may have a case against the property owner. This is not at all frivolous. There is no reason you should suspect that a property you’re invited into is dangerous in any regard and, if it is, you may have a suit.

You’ll have to set a price tag on your injuries, as well as your pain and suffering. This is a basic part of any lawsuit. You may have incurred medical costs from having your injuries treated. Your personal injury attorney will take this into account. They’ll also take into account any work you missed or business you lost as a result of your injuries. This will all figure into the total amount sought in the lawsuit. There’s no guarantee that you’ll win, but an attorney can let you know if you stand a good chance or not.

If an attorney chooses to take your lawsuit, they’ll prepare you to go to court, if necessary. A personal injury lawyer will also likely want you to visit a doctor to get a full assessment of your injuries, even if you’ve seen one already. This helps them to determine how much to seek in your case based on the future medical expenses you may face. If you do win, the compensation may alleviate the burden of your medical bills and lost money due to the accident. It may also be enough to cover the pain and suffering you’ve been through.