Studies show that the average American takes about 5,000 steps per day. All it takes is one wrong step to be seriously injured. Walking is an unavoidable aspect of our everyday lives. We walk to get around, we walk for exercise, we walk for work, we walk to buy groceries, and we walk to meet our friends and family. A day does not go by when we are not walking.
When a person walks this many steps every day, there is bound to be a slip and fall accident. The odds of a slip and fall occurring increase with age. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention cites in studies that one in four older Americans fall each year, but less than half do not tell their doctor. One out of five falls results in a serious injury, such as broken bones or a head injury. In some cases, these falls can be fatal. Alarmingly, between 2007 and 2016, slip and falls increased by 31% in people 65 or older.
When falls result in serious injuries, there are staggering medical expenses that accompany the incidents. In 2015, the medical expenses incurred from nonfatal falls nearly topped $50 billion. The continuation of rising healthcare costs is not going to help reduce this astounding figure in the coming years. As insurance premiums continue to increase, even people with health insurance who are injured as a result of a slip and fall will struggle to afford to pay their medical bills. News articles have frequently cited studies indicating that the majority of Americans do not have $1,000 to cover an unexpected expense, such as a trip to the emergency room. A Jupiter Slip and Fall Lawyer could help you secure compensation through a personal injury claim.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN SLIP AND FALL INJURY LEAVES YOU UNABLE TO WORK AND IN A DIRE FINANCIAL SITUATION?
Just because you were injured as a result of a slip and fall does not mean that you are clumsy or at fault. With all the steps you take every day, you do not just fall for no reason. There can be a variety of reasons the fall occurred. This is where a skilled trip and fall attorney in Jupiter can be your best ally. An experienced attorney can effectively place the blame squarely where it belongs. This means placing the costs of your medical bills on whoever is at fault, such as the negligent property owner that caused the slip and fall. A slip and fall lawsuit can allow you to recover your medical bills, your time missed from work, and your pain and suffering from the injury. At Keller Swan Injury Attorneys, we help make you financially whole again by holding those responsible accountable.
WHAT ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO DO IF YOU ARE INJURED AS A RESULT OF A SLIP AND FALL?
Attorneys will tell you that you should notify the Jupiter property owner of the slip and fall immediately. If this incident occurred at a business, have the business create an incident report. Take pictures of the location where the slip and fall occurred. If there was a defect in the floor or ground, a substance, or an object that caused the fall, take pictures of it.
This all sounds great in theory, but when you are in significant pain after a fall, you are not thinking clearly. When you are on the ground after a fall, the two main thoughts that enter your brain are your current pain and the likelihood of you getting back on your feet. Sometimes, our vanity gets the best of us, and our immediate thought is to get back on our feet as quickly as possible. Medical doctors and common sense will tell you that when you are seriously injured from a fall, getting on your feet as quickly as possible is not the best idea. Do not be too proud to admit you need medical attention. Do not be embarrassed by the fall and instead attempt to leave the store without telling anyone what happened.
The most important thing to do after you have been injured in a slip and fall is to call an attorney. A skilled attorney will immediately begin preserving evidence for your case. This includes saving surveillance videos, locating witnesses, and photographing the area of the incident.
When a slip and fall occurs at large stores such as Walmart, Publix, or Target, they have protocols and procedures that they are supposed to follow. These large companies created and designed the policies and procedures in an attempt to limit their own financial exposure. In other words, they are designed to limit and minimize compensation to a person that is injured as a result of a slip and fall in their store. For example, if you’re shopping at Publix and slip and fall on a wet floor, Publix wants to limit your recovery. Remember that these big-box stores are for-profit corporations. They are large and very successful for a reason. Every dollar they save in a slip and fall goes toward their bottom line and is a dollar they do not pay to you for your injury. These stores, whether it is Walmart, Publix, Target, etc., can be taken and legally held accountable for their wrongdoing. We take pride in handling these types of cases regardless of how big the responsible party may be.
HOW MUCH IS YOUR SLIP AND FALL CASE WORTH?
If you or a loved one is injured in a slip and worth, you may be wondering how much the case is worth. There are a variety of factors that must be considered and analyzed when making this determination. The Jupiter lawyers at Keller Swan Injury Attorneys are highly experienced at dealing with tripping accidents. We will ask you several precise questions to give you a full case evaluation at no cost to you. We make no money unless we make a recovery for you.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED, CONTACT a Jupiter Slip and Fall Attorney NOW.
The Jupiter slip and fall lawyers at Keller Swan Injury Attorneys have the experience, resources, and reputation to take on the insurance company and get you the compensation you deserve. We handle all kinds of slip and fall cases, including stair accident injuries and chair fall accidents. Contact us if you or a loved one has been involved in a slip and fall.