Mystic Slip-and-Fall Lawyer
Mystic Slip-and-Fall Attorney
Slip-and-fall accidents can happen anywhere. But when they are caused by a property owner failing to maintain a safe environment for visitors, you do have legal options. A Mystic slip-and-fall lawyer can help you file a claim to make up for the financial costs and pain and suffering a slip-and-fall accident can have.
Why Work With Suisman Shapiro?
Since 1950, Suisman Shapiro has provided compassionate legal guidance for accident victims. Our Mystic personal injury attorneys seek to guide you throughout the claims process, explaining the slip-and-fall laws and legal procedures. Our team work tirelessly to achieve a full recovery by building a claim founded in evidence and negotiating with insurance providers on your behalf.
How Do Slip-and-Fall Accidents Happen?
Many accidents can lead to a fall. In Mystic, icy sidewalks, steps, and parking lots are a significant cause of falls. In the winter, take precautions when walking along Water Street or West Main Street, as about 1 million people are injured from slipping on snow or ice in the United States. Some other common causes of slips and falls are:
- Slippery or wet walkways
- Items or loose wires in a walkway
- Broken stairs or handrails
- Uneven walking surfaces or broken tiles
- Loose rugs or carpeting
- A lack of lighting in walkways and stairwells
When these accidents do occur, the injuries can be devastating. Twenty-one percent of preventable injury-related deaths involve falls. Older adults are at an especially high risk of falls, leading to 1 million fall-related hospitalizations a year. Many fall victims suffer from soft tissue injuries, broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and back or spinal cord injuries.
What You Should Know About Filing a Slip-and-Fall Claim
Slip-and-fall laws protect injury victims’ right to file a claim against a negligent property owner. A property owner could include a landlord, homeowner, store manager, or another individual who is responsible for maintaining a safe, hazard-free environment for visitors. Their negligence could involve failing to address a hazard or warn visitors of the danger.
Filing a claim can help you recover compensation for your damages. Compensation is determined by the severity and types of damages you have suffered. A Mystic slip-and-fall attorney can help you compile a list of your damages, supported with evidence such as medical reports, financial records, or witness testimony.
Why You Should Hire a Slip-and-Fall Lawyer
Slip-and-fall claims can be complex, with strict legal requirements to establish a property owner’s liability. A Mystic slip-and-fall lawyer from Suisman Shapiro can gather and analyze evidence to prove the four elements of negligence, which are:
- Duty of care. The duty of care is the property owner’s responsibility for taking reasonable care to maintain safety for visitors. This includes addressing hazards that may cause an accident or warning visitors of a hazard, such as by using a wet floor sign.
- Breach of duty. By breaching their duty of care, a property owner is failing to uphold safety. For example, ignoring a broken handrail on a staircase.
- Causation. There must be a direct cause-and-effect relationship between the property owner’s breach of duty and your injuries. You have to prove that the reason you sustained your injury was the breach of duty, rather than another reason like self-infliction or carelessness.
- Damages. You must have evidence to show you suffered real damages as a result of the property owner’s negligence.
After building a strong claim against the property owner, a lawyer can advocate for you when communicating with the at-fault party and their insurance, during negotiations, or in court. Having a lawyer communicate on your behalf can reduce the risk of critical errors and can improve the likelihood of recovering fair compensation.
FAQs
What Damages Can Compensation Cover?
Compensation in a slip-and-fall case can cover a variety of damages you have suffered. It can make up for economic damages, the financial losses you have suffered, such as medical bills, property damage, or lost wages. It can also cover non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, and a loss of quality of life. In certain cases, you may be awarded punitive damages, which reflect the property owner’s extreme negligence or malicious conduct.
What Should You Do After a Fall?
After a fall, there are steps you can take to protect your personal safety and prepare to file a claim. Report the incident to the property owner and contact the police if you need emergency medical assistance or if there is significant property damage. Begin collecting evidence such as medical records or bills from medical appointments and treatments, photos of the accident, and witness contact information. Contact a lawyer as soon as you can for guidance on your next steps.
Can You Be Partially at Fault for a Slip-and-Fall Accident?
Yes, you can be partially at fault for a slip-and-fall accident. You may share fault if you were not acting with proper caution, but the accident was still caused by a property hazard. For example, if you were walking while using your phone, and the uneven walking surface led to an accident. According to Connecticut’s modified comparative negligence system, you can still recover compensation as long as you are less than 50% at fault for your injury.
Do Most Slip-and-Fall Cases Go to Court?
No, most slip-and-fall cases do not go to court and are instead resolved through settlement negotiations. If you hire a slip-and-fall lawyer, they can negotiate with insurance providers to reach a settlement that fairly reflects your losses while avoiding the additional complexity, cost, and time involved in a court case. However, going to court can be the right option if you are unable to reach the full recovery you deserve through negotiations.
Learn How a Mystic Slip-and-Fall Attorney Can Help
A slip-and-fall accident can cause severe physical injuries, crushing medical bills, and lasting emotional pain. At Suisman Shapiro, we can help you navigate the claims process while building a legal strategy that pursues fair compensation for your damages. Contact us today for a free case consultation for guidance on filing a claim.
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