How Much is My Slip and Fall Case Really Worth?

The world is a veritable landmine for slip and fall accidents. You've got cracked sidewalks, ripped carpet, spilled drinks, banana peels, and that crotchety old neighbor who just won't move all that stuff from his front yard. It's no wonder slip and fall attorneys are so busy. Actually, the truth is that slip and fall attorneys are so busy because slip and fall accidents are extremely complex, involving a determination of fault and an intense calculation of damages.

Just because you slip and fall on someone else's property, doesn't mean they're legally at fault. To determine liability in slip and fall accidents, it must be proven that the property owner was negligent. Did he not properly care for the property? Create the condition that cause the slip and fall? Or simply know that it existed yet fail to correct it? Did he not know about the danger, but should have? It's not as cut and dry as accident victims wish it to be.

Once you prove liability, you must determine just how much the case is worth.

Time and intense documentation, in conjunction with slip and fall attorneys, is the only way to determine this. Damages can include compensation for medical bills--present and future, lost wages, pain and suffering. There's also compensation for permanent injuries and loss of earning capacity caused by resulting disabilities. And don't forget that some injuries don't manifest until months or years later, meaning that slip and fall attorneys need to negotiate with future injuries in mind.

The legal issues surrounding slip and fall accidents are complicated, as is the list of potential damages. Good slip and fall attorneys won't outright quote you the worth of your accident, knowing that you need to undergo medical exams and collect records. They'll also understand that slip and fall accidents aren't all the same, giving your case the time and attention it needs.

Related Resources:

• Your Personal Injury Claim--Frequently Asked Questions (Provided by Michael Strom Medlock)
• Economic Recovery for Accidents and Injuries (FindLaw)
• Slip and Fall - Resources (FindLaw)