A Few Questions That Slip And Fall Accident Victims May Want Answered

Slipping and falling can result in surprisingly severe injuries, which can cause victims of these incidents to accumulate large medical expenses. In addition to these expenses, they may also miss out on wages due to being absent from work during their recovery. Fortunately, victims of these incidents can file a lawsuit against the party responsible. However, you may need to have some questions addressed so that you can be better informed about pursuing justice in slip and fall cases.

Does It Matter If You Slipped And Fell At A Residence?

There is a common belief among some people that it is only possible to file a lawsuit over the slip and fall when it occurred on the property of a business. Yet, this is not entirely the case as it is possible for individuals visiting residential properties to slip and fall. When a person suffers a slip and fall injury at a residence, it is still possible for the victim to pursue damages. In fact, slip and fall injuries is often covered under the liability policy of the homeowner's insurance.

How Can You Expect The Defense To Argue Against Your Claim?

Unfortunately, there are a number of ways that the defense may argue against your claim. In particular, it is common for the defense to attempt to paint the picture that you contributed to your own negligence led to the slip and fall. This can be done by suggesting that you tripped over your own clothing, that you were not paying attention or that a reasonable person would not have slipped and fallen. As a result, it is important for you to document the scene of the accident to the best of your ability. In particular, you should take photographs or video of the area where you fell and the cause of your fall.

How Much Will It Cost To Pursue A Slip And Fall Lawsuit?

There are any people that may not seriously pursue these cases because they are concerned about the costs involved. Luckily, there are many personal injury attorneys that only charge their clients based on a contingency fee. Under this billing arrangement, you will only be responsible for paying for the attorney fee and court costs if compensation is recovered. When the final settlement is paid, it will be sent to your attorney where they will subtract their fees and expenses for this amount before writing you a check for the rest, and you will be presented with an itemized list of any expenses or fees that were subtracted from the final settlement.

To learn more, contact an attorney like Dunnigan & Messier P.C.

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