While the pain of injury after slipping and falling is known all too well, some people who fall sustained serious injuries or even death. Someone who has just undergone a slip and fall accident with injuries has likely incurred medical treatment and lost wages. Our Massachusetts slip and fall attorneys have extensive experience representing clients who suffered injuries as a result of slip and fall accidents throughout Massachusetts. It is important to document the scene of the fall in order to pursue a claim for the carelessness of a property owners. Take photos of the cause of your fall, so that the evidence is preserved.
Most fall cases are settled out of court without the need for much conflict. It is likely that the property owner has insurance coverages for falls and that the insurance company will require that your lawyer demonstrate that the property owner was negligent.
Slip and Fall Negligence
Elements of Negligence:
Duty
Breach
Causation (Actual or Proximate)
Damages
To establish a claim for negligence, one must be able to show that the at-fault party possessed a duty of care to the victim. The victim must then prove that the defendant breached their duty of care and that this breach caused damages to the victim. There are two types of negligence that may come into play in a slip and fall case, plain negligence or gross negligence. Both instances of negligence require that we prove the elements above.
Our Massachusetts personal injury attorneys will help you build a convincing case for compensation backed by solid evidence. We understand that medical bills are piling up and that you probably have many questions. A client is much more likely to maximize the compensation they receive when working with an attorney.
In severe cases, those who have suffered from a slip and fall accident may need to go to in-patient physical rehabilitation. This can take months out of a person's life. In such a case, it is important to contact a lawyer who can negotiate a settlement that will help pay for rehabilitation, lost wages, pain and suffering going forward.
Under Massachusetts law, the time limit for filing a personal injury claim is typically three years from the date of an accident. If you do not file your claim within this time frame, you might lose your right to collect compensation for your injuries. Call the Fanuel Law Group today for a free consultation. You wont need to pay our office out of pocket, as we only are entitled to a portion of what we recover for you. We will get started on your case immediately so you don’t have to wait any longer than necessary.
Feel free to reach our Woburn law firm by calling 617-939-9894 to schedule your free consultation.