When you have a clear slip and fall case where the property owner is responsible for your injuries, you might wonder how much you can be compensated for your injuries. While the defendant might not take your accident seriously and may even try to downplay it, you should make sure to take your accident seriously. Some slip and fall cases can lead to serious injuries and it may take a long time for you to recover. A personal injury attorney can help you with determining how much your settlement should be worth.

Your Medical Bills

Immediately after you have fallen, you will need to receive medical treatment. This will not only maximize your chances of recovering, but the medical records will form the basis of your personal injury claim.

The compensation you receive for your injuries is based on how badly injured you were, how much pain and suffering you experienced as a result of your injuries, the extent to which your injuries affect your ability to function, how much income you have lost, how much you could reasonably have been expected to earn without the injuries, and whether you had any other out-of-pocket expenses.

How to Pursue a Settlement

After you are injured, you will want to contact a personal injury attorney. This individual will contact the property owner and the insurance provider who insures the property. You can focus on recovering and following your doctor's instructions while your attorney is focused on obtaining the best settlement possible for you.

Your primary goal is to become medically stable so that it will be easier to determine the damages based on how much you have suffered. If you settle too early and your injuries turn out to be worse than expected, you may be left with unpaid medical bills. However, your attorney can focus on handling your case while you are recovering.

How to File a Lawsuit

If the property owner doesn't accept liability or won't agree to your settlement offer, you may be forced to file a lawsuit. A lawsuit can be more difficult and time-consuming than pursuing a settlement but is sometimes your only option. 

However, there are some advantages to a lawsuit. For example, if the actions of the defendant are considered very egregious, the judge might agree to award punitive damages. If this is the case, you may be awarded damages that are several times higher than what you would receive through a settlement out of court.

If you have more questions, contact a personal injury lawyer in your area.

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