If you are thinking of filing a lawsuit after a slip and fall accident, you do not have to do it alone. A Huntington slip and fall lawyer would be happy to pursue compensation on your behalf so that you can spend your recovery at home with your family. To get started, all you have to do is call Underwood Law Office at (304) 522-0508. Someone is available to answer your call at any time.
Take Slip and Fall Accidents Seriously
How do slip and fall accidents happen? Aside from human factors (e.g., poor balance in older individuals), risk factors include:
- Wet spots
- Broken or missing stairs or handrails
- Snowy or icy walkways
- Objects left in walkways
- Unkempt lawns
- Inadequate warning signs near potential hazards
It is the property owner’s responsibility to ensure that all hazards are taken care of in a timely manner. If they fail to do so, you may be able to hold them legally responsible for your fall.
Seniors Are Most at Risk
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), those 65 and older are at the greatest risk of suffering injuries or dying from a slip and fall. Common injuries include head injuries and broken bones, particularly hip fractures.
That said, slip and fall injuries can still happen anywhere to anyone of any age and can result in numerous types of injuries.
Slip and fall accidents can leave you with life-changing injuries or even cost your loved one their life. You may be eligible for damages to help you afford medical care, compensate you for your injury, and much more. Contact Underwood Law Office at (304) 522-0508 for more information.
For a free legal consultation with a slip and fall injury lawyer serving Huntington, call (972) 535-6377
Qualifying for Damages
Compensation is available for a wide range of injuries, both financial (economic) and physical and mental (non-economic).
Examples of economic damages include:
- Medical bills: You need temporary medical care to manage your injuries, or you will need ongoing care for chronic injuries.
- Miscellaneous expenses: These costs may include the cost of hiring others (a nanny or a housekeeper, for instance) to take care of chores that your injuries prevent you from doing yourself.
- Lost wages: You missed work for a period of time. If you can no longer work, you may qualify for something like lost employment or lost earning capacity.
- Lost financial support: You depended on your loved one’s income and must now learn how to make ends meet without it.
- Funeral expenses: After your loved one passed away from their injuries, you covered the cost of their funeral, burial, and so on.
Examples of non-economic damages include:
- Pain and suffering: You (or your deceased loved one) suffered physically and emotionally because of the accident and the resulting injuries.
- Disability: You have lost the use of any part of your body, such as a limb, a sense, or an organ.
- Quality of life: You have had to make major lifestyle changes to accommodate your injuries.
- Loss of consortium: Your relationship with your spouse has suffered due to your injuries.
- Loss of companionship: With your loved one’s untimely passing, you have been deprived of their presence and all the benefits of it.
How much you can expect to collect in damages depends on many factors. As a general rule, the more serious your injuries, the more you may be entitled to. However, there are also legal limits to what you may recover. The West Virginia Code §55-7B-8, for example, puts a $250,000 cap on how much you can receive in non-economic damages.
Since you are filing the lawsuit, it is up to you (and your lawyer, should you hire one) to calculate accurate and recoverable dollar amounts for all of your damages.
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A Lawyer Can Help You File Your Lawsuit
A Huntington slip and fall lawyer can be your ally throughout the legal process. You can rely on them to take care of all legal tasks and provide you with all the information you need to make smart legal decisions. Here is a quick look at what Underwood Law Office can do for you.
- Evaluate your claim: How can you know if you have a case? Just pick up the phone. A member of our team will review your case at no charge or obligation.
- Look for evidence: Documentary evidence from medical records, surveillance video, and more may convince the liable party’s insurance company that your accident and injuries really happened.
- Fill out paperwork: In a lawsuit, you need to submit notifications, forms, and other paperwork. Your lawyer knows what forms are required and can fill them all out for you.
- Negotiate a settlement: Your case will probably not go to court. Instead, your lawyer will work with the insurance company to draw up a settlement agreement that includes everything you need.
- Schedule a trial: Unfortunately, there are some cases where negotiation is not enough. Your lawyer can bring your case to trial and try to persuade a jury to award you damages.
- Keep you informed: You are still the boss. We will report to you with all the new developments and answer all of your questions.
We understand that money may be a concern for you right now. Instead of charging an upfront or hourly fee, we wait until you have received compensation to send you a bill. In the event we cannot help you receive compensation, you do not have to pay us anything. This way, you have access to the legal representation you need at a price you can afford.
If you are looking for a law firm serving Huntington, West Virginia, call on Underwood Law Office. We can provide you with a Huntington slip and fall lawyer to fight for your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve. Contact us at (304) 522-0508 for a free case evaluation.
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