Slip-and-fall accidents or trip-and-fall accidents can occur anywhere. They can
also happen to anyone, regardless of their age or health. Even though these types of accidents are common, the injuries from a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident can range from bruises and bumps to broken bones, head trauma, to long-term injuries such as neck and back injuries and sometimes, even death.
Depending on the severity of your injuries, a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident may suddenly require you to deal with physical disabilities and a series of financial challenges. Injuries resulting from these accidents can cause medical bills to add up very quickly. Further, you may be looking at lost income at the time when you have to bear the cost of ongoing treatment and care. Filing a slip-and-fall lawsuit is an option to receive monetary compensation for all your damages and losses.
Four Important Mistakes to Avoid
The processing of seeking and receiving compensation in such cases can be challenging. It is important that you know what your rights are. It is also crucial to understand the pitfalls or mistakes you should avoid as you start this process:
Not keeping records. It is very important that you collect and preserve all records and details relating to your case. Such records and information may include, but are not limited to, photographs, videos, reports, emails, texts, receipts, medical records and any other type of documentation that can be used to prove the nature and extent of your injuries. Not collecting or preserving such important evidence can potentially jeopardize your case. However, your New York slip-and-fall lawyer can help you avoid this pitfall and make sure all crucial evidence is preserved.
Waiting too long to file. One of the common mistakes injured victims make is waiting too long to take legal action. For some victims, it may be the thought of not wanting to take on the challenges of dealing with the legal system as they recover from their injuries. However, there may be crucial deadlines that must be met when you file a personal injury case and missing such deadlines can put you at a disadvantage. An experienced injury lawyer can help guide you through this process so your case is filed and adjudicated/settled in a timely manner and you receive the compensation you rightfully deserve.
Rushing to accept a settlement. Another common mistake many personal injury victims make is accepting the first offer they receive from a defendant or their insurance company. This is usually not a good idea because such settlements are often lower and more than likely to not cover the full cost of your medical care and other losses. Do not settle too early before you’ve had the opportunity to speak with your lawyer about the value or worth of your slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall case.
Failing to consult with a lawyer. If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident in New York City, it is imperative that you consult an experienced personal injury lawyer right away. Legal representation will give you the help you need to better navigate any of the complex and time-sensitive legal processes involved. Dealing with all of this on your own at a time when you are recovering from injuries can be overwhelming and can even prove detrimental to your case. You need a knowledgeable lawyer on your side who will equip you with the information you need to move your case forward.
Contacting an Experienced Lawyer
If you were involved in a slip-and-fall or a trip-and-fall accident as a result of someone else’s negligence (carelessness), please remember that you have rights. Some of the damages that victims of such accidents can claim include, but are not limited to, medical expenses, loss of wages and benefits, cost of hospitalization, surgery, physical therapy, past and future pain and suffering, permanent injury, etc.
The experienced New York personal injury attorneys with the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options and also fight hard to recover just compensation for you. For over 50 years, our skilled attorneys have established a proven track record of helping injured victims.
Our law firm recovered $1,700,000 for a woman who slipped and fell and received no hospital or medical treatment for one month after the accident. We recently recovered $5,600,000 for a bicyclist who was hit by a van, and $2,550,000 for another victim of a truck accident, and $3,000,000 for a pedestrian who was hit by a car, and $2,000,000 in a hit-and-run accident, and the full $1,000,000 insurance policy for a pedestrian who was hit by a truck, and $4,625,000 for a driver who was in a car and was hit by a van, and $2,500,000 for a man who fell through an improperly secured hole. Also, one of our clients obtained a verdict for $43,940,000 and another of our clients got a verdict for $23,500,000, both in medical malpractice cases.
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