Slip and fall accidents happen very often and can leave you seriously injured. In fact, more than half of all adults over age 40 have experienced a debilitating slip, trip or fall accident. If you’ve been injured in a slip, trip or fall accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain/suffering. Our legal team can help you pursue a claim for your injuries.
Compensation for your injury
The compensation you can claim for an injury caused by a slip and fall depends on the severity of the injury. Some victims suffer from chronic pain that requires life-long medication and medical attention. Sometimes injuries can keep you from being able to work. You can claim any lost wages and out-of-pocket expenses incurred due to the injury. Our attorneys will help you understand your rights regarding trips, slips, and falls and fight for the compensation that will help you get back to everyday life.
Identifying witnesses for a slip trip and fall case is critical. These witnesses can verify your version of events and can testify in court. The first step in identifying witnesses is determining who was there to see you fall. Then get their contact information including their phone number and address. We can then contact them and obtain their statement.
Gathering as much evidence as possible to support your claim will help you.
You want to maximize the value of your case. Witnesses may be able to provide information about the location of the accident and what conditions were current when the accident occurred. Lighting, floor conditions, and other factors may affect the amount of compensation you can recover in your slip and fall case.
It is critical to document any and all body parts injured in the incident, any medications you take, and any doctor visits. Also, keep track of any daily activities affected by your injuries. These records will help us build a strong compensation claim. When a slip, trip or fall accident occurs on public property, you must be aware of the statute of limitations.
In New York, you have three (3) years to file a lawsuit against a private entity.
However, if the property owner is a city or municipality, the statute of limitations is much shorter. In addition, a notice of claim must be filed within 90 days of the accident. If you don’t meet these deadlines, you may not be able to get the compensation you deserve. The sooner you visit our office, the sooner we can get started taking steps to obtain such required proof/evidence.
Getting medical treatment is essential when you have a slip and fall accident. The severity of your injuries are often not immediately apparent, but you should seek the care of a doctor right away. A doctor’s report is needed to document any injuries you’ve suffered. Medical reports should reflect the injuries you sustained and that they came from your fall.
Depending on the severity of your injuries and conduct of the responsible party, you may also be able to seek punitive damages.
Punitive damages can be significant and are designed to ensure that the facility owner takes their duty of care far more seriously in the future. Having an incident report prepared at the scene with your version of what happened will be an effective tool in making your case. Also, obtaining pictures of the defective condition immediately and before the property owner can change anything about the defect is extremely important.
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