Slip and fall accidents can happen almost anywhere, from ice or water on a sidewalk to spilled oil on the floor of a grocery store. If you were recently injured in a slip and fall accident on someone’s property, it is wise to contact a Schaumburg slip and fall attorney today at I Am Calling My Lawyer. Our attorneys can review your case and determine if the case is actionable.
As with any personal injury case, settlement amounts can vary tremendously in slip and fall accidents. Much depends on the severity of your injuries, whether surgery was required, how much recovery time was needed, and how much work time was missed. However, our Schaumburg slip-and-fall attorney’s experience is that typical slip-and-fall settlements in the state are often between $15,000 and $45,000. However, your case could be more or less.
According to Illinois law, slip and fall personal injury victims may be eligible for compensation for their economic and non-economic losses from the accident. Economic losses refer to out-of-pocket costs, such as medical expenses and lost earnings. Non-economic costs are subjective and include pain and suffering and mental anguish.
Your Schaumburg premises liability attorney will fight for the maximum compensation for you, regardless of the case's complexity. First, your attorney will investigate the slip and fall case to determine if the property owner could have or should have known about the condition that contributed to or caused your injury. Then, your attorney can send a demand letter to the defendant’s insurance company, which details your injuries, costs, and what you want to settle to matter.
Next, your attorney may negotiate with the insurance company to reach a financial settlement that satisfies both sides. If the property owner was clearly at fault for the accident, the insurance company may be more likely to offer a fair settlement.
For example, suppose you live in a rental home. The stairs to the front door rotted, and you fell through and broke your ankle. The property owner was likely negligent in this example, so the insurance company will probably want to settle rather than go to trial.
However, some insurance companies only offer token settlements, or they may argue that their client was not at fault. In either case, the case could wind up going to trial. During the court case, your attorney will try to prove that you suffered injuries on the property because the defendant was negligent.
For instance, your lawyer may argue that the property was hazardous or the owner was or should have been aware that the property was dangerous. Also, your attorney will attempt to prove that the property hazards caused your injuries and damages.
Did you slip and fall on someone’s property? If the incident involved a safety issue the property owner or manager should have addressed, you could be entitled to compensation in a premises liability case. Contact our Schaumburg slip and fall attorney at I Am Calling My Lawyer. We will fight for your rights, so please call (888) 841-4878 for a consultation.
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