Every day, people suffer devastating and debilitating injuries resulting from falls due to negligence on the part of property owners, private companies, and employers. Slipping on a wet floor may not sound like a serious accident to some people, but the injuries sustained could last a lifetime. A slip-and-fall can result in costly medical bills, lost wages, a long and painful recovery, and in some cases, permanent disability.
If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, call the attorneys of Soloff & Zervanos, P.C. for a free initial consultation. Soloff & Zervanos, P.C., has provided personalized, compassionate representation for injury victims for more than 25 years. We can help you determine compensation for slip and fall injuries in Philadelphia.
You may assume that if you are injured on someone else’s property, the property owner’s insurance company will pay for your damages. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Insurance companies typically refuse to pay any damages unless you can prove the property owner was negligent. In general, this means that the property owner was aware of the unsafe condition and did not take steps to correct it or warn guests. This area of law is known as premises liability.
There are many different kinds of unsafe property conditions that can lead to slip-and-fall accidents. Some examples include:
Taking photos of a slippery or unsafe condition before the property owner corrects it can provide visual evidence of negligence. Interviews with witnesses can make your case. For example, a store employee may state that he or she notified management of the slippery conditions hours before the accident.
The sooner you contact our attorneys after an accident, the sooner we can take steps to collect and preserve evidence of property owner negligence. We work with experts who can help us build the strongest possible slip and fall case in Philadelphia and secure compensation.
An example of our success:
$1.5 million settlement for a client who was permanently injured because of a dangerous walking surface at a local hospital. A large puddle in the hallway caused our client to incur permanent damage that ultimately resulted in her early retirement. We were able to research and prove the conditions present on the day of injury that caused the slip and fall and subsequent injury.
A slip and fall accident may not seem serious when compared to a motor vehicle accident or another such incident. However, depending on various factors, such as the health and age of the individual involved, a slip and fall can result in major injuries. Consider the following information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
It is also not uncommon for victims of falling accidents to break bones in their arms, wrists, or hands. This is because people tend to instinctively thrust their arms forward in an attempt to stop their falls when they begin to lose their balance.
Sometimes, they are able to catch themselves, preventing injury. That said, often, they end up landing on their arms, hands, or wrists in ways that result in harm. These serious injuries could result in significant compensation after a slip and fall in Philadelphia.
The losses and damages you might incur as a result of a slip and fall can be numerous. They may include (but are not necessarily limited to) the following:
Again, you can seek compensation for these losses by filing a claim with the property owner’s insurer if your accident resulted from their negligence. If the insurance company will not offer a proper settlement, you can pursue damages in court by filing a lawsuit.
Be aware that you might need to seek compensation for future losses you have yet to incur if your injuries are particularly severe. For example, maybe your slip and fall accident resulted in a TBI. If so, you might no longer be able to work, and you may need ongoing medical care. A skilled slip and fall accident attorney in Philadelphia can account for the potential cost of future lost income and future care when pursuing the compensation for which you are eligible.
It is wise to enlist the help of a legal professional when seeking financial compensation after a slip and fall accident. The team at our Philadelphia law firm can assist you by:
To schedule a free consultation to discuss compensation for slip and fall injuries in Philadelphia with one of our lawyers, please call Soloff & Zervanos, P.C. Phones are answered 24 hours a day.
