It’s difficult to calculate how much a generic or “average” slip and fall case is worth since the amount is dependent on the facts of each specific case. For example, the seriousness of the injuries, their effects, and insurance-related matters often play a role in the overall financial payout. In addition, the results are often confidential, especially in a trial verdict, so no one can really say what the average compensation package is.
Ultimately, a fair settlement will cover all of your past, present, and future losses. A Florida slip and fall lawyer from our firm can review your case, determine what damages you qualify for, and pursue them on your behalf.
How Your Injuries Can Affect How Much Your Slip & Fall Case Is Worth
The circumstances of your case will influence how much your slip and fall case is worth. Our legal team can consider:
- The nature and seriousness of your injuries
- Your financial losses
- The emotional and mental burdens your injuries and the accident have brought upon you
- The liable insurance policies
- How your family has been affected
In general, the more severe your injuries are and the more medical treatment you undergo, the higher your settlement may be. For example, someone who suffered a severe concussion from an accident might get more money than someone with a minor concussion. Other injuries that you can seek compensation for include:
- Pelvic and hip fractures
- Wrist and hand fractures
- Cuts and bruises
- Spinal cord injuries, such as paralysis
- Knee injuries
- Nerve damage
- Soft tissue injuries
Sometimes, slip and fall accidents can be fatal. If your loved one lost their life due to their slip and fall injuries, our Florida wrongful death lawyers can go after wrongful death damages on your family’s behalf.
Protecting Your Health, Well-Being, and Rights After a Slip and Fall
Demonstrating the other party’s negligence is the heart of all injury cases. You cannot recover compensation without showing that the property owner or manager demonstrated some degree of carelessness (e.g., they knew or should have known about a hazard on the property but didn’t act accordingly) that resulted in your slip and fall and, ultimately, your injuries.
You must do your part to help ensure you receive the most favorable outcome. That means going to the doctor as soon as possible after the incident. They will examine you and should begin treating your injuries right then. Not only does seeking medical attention ensure your safety, which is the most important thing, it also shows that you went to the doctor because of your slip and fall accident injuries.
Delaying medical care could be harmful. Even if you think you’re fine after the fall, get yourself checked out. Some injuries may take time to show symptoms, and you could require longer care than if you had sought help sooner. In addition, the insurer might refuse compensation on the grounds that the delay made your injuries worse or proves some other event caused the injuries.
Common Recoverable Damages in a Slip and Fall Case
The type and amount of losses will be unique to your situation. Still, we have found that slip and fall victims tend to face these damages:
- Medical expenses for past and future care
- Lost income
- Reduced earning capacity
- Home renovation
- Reduced quality of life
- Pain and suffering
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Emotional distress
If you’re filing for wrongful death, our legal team can help you recover the value of your late loved one’s medical care, funeral and burial, and income loss. Depending on your relationship to the decedent, compensation for your loss of companionship, guidance, and consortium may be available to you.
Ways You Can Recover Compensation After a Slip and Fall in Florida
The setting in which you slipped and fell will determine your route to compensation:
- Workers’ compensation claim: If you were hurt while at work, you may file a workers’ compensation claim with your employer. This will cover your medical care and some of your income. Make sure you inform your employer about the incident within 30 days, per Florida Statutes § 440.185.
- Insurance claim: If you were legally on someone else’s property, you could file a claim with their insurance company. Insurers don’t always offer a sufficient amount at first, but we can negotiate a settlement that covers your needs.
- Personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit: In some cases, suing the other party is the most reasonable path to compensation. Florida Statutes § 95.11 sets a two-year filing deadline on most lawsuits. Please note that you cannot file a lawsuit against your employer if you suffered a slip and fall at work.
It’s important to note that you must comply with all the deadlines the insurance company and the state enforce. Otherwise, the court or the insurer might reject your case, potentially barring you from holding the liable party accountable for your injuries.
One of our Florida personal injury lawyers can help you avoid this negative outcome if you let us know about what happened in a timely fashion. Sometimes, you might have more or less time to take action. We can figure out which time limit applies to you and work to meet it.
Reach Out to Rosenberg & Rosenberg Following a Slip & Fall
At Rosenberg & Rosenberg, we give your case the attention it deserves. That means our team will listen and do our best to understand what you’re going through. With that said, how much the average slip and fall case is worth isn’t important to us. We are only interested in going after what you need to move forward in comfort and security.Connect with us today for a free consultation. Our firm is available 24/7. We even have Spanish- and Creole-speaking staff, if you prefer to get legal help in your native language.
