How do you determine the value of a slip and fall claim?
Answer:
The value depends on the losses caused by the fall and the evidence establishing liability. An attorney reviews the applicable duty, any breach, causation, and the person’s physical and emotional injuries. Treatment and recovery needs differ from one case to another.
Evaluating a slip and fall claim begins with determining whether the responsible party owed a duty of care, breached that duty, and caused the injuries. The fact that someone fell at a location does not by itself establish liability.
When the evidence supports a claim, the assessment turns to the harm caused. Our attorney discusses physical and emotional effects, with examples including a broken leg or a head injury.
Each person’s medical needs and recovery are different. Treatment information and the continuing effects of the injuries help show the losses that may be pursued.
A slip and fall lawyer can review those circumstances and assess the potential value of the claim. The evaluation depends on the individual case rather than a standard payment for a particular type of fall.