How Much Can I Get for A Slip and Fall Accident?
There isn’t really an average for Roseville slip and fall claim settlements. The amount you get will depend on the specifics of your case. Factors considered generally include the following.
Severity of Injuries
More significant and catastrophic injuries increase compensation compared to minor ones. Permanent injuries, serious fractures, spinal injuries, or major head trauma drastically raise potential settlement value compared to simple sprains or minor bruises.
Medical Treatment Required
Your total medical expenses, including but not limited to hospital bills, emergency treatment, prescription medications, and physical therapy, are a big part of your case. Extended rehabilitation and treatment from specialists can further drive up the value.
Whether Surgery Was Necessary
If you had to get surgery as a result of your injuries, the insurance companies or the court will likely see your case as much more serious. This will increase the value of your claim. It can be increased even more if you are suffering long-term or even lifelong impacts from the injuries and surgery.
Lost Income
The amount of time you miss at work from the accident will have a direct impact on your case. The longer you’re out of work and unable to earn an income, the more compensation you should receive. Also, if you are no longer able to work at the same job or earn as much money as before, this will increase your settlement as well.
Long-Term Disability
Settlements increase when the slip and fall accident causes lasting partial or full disability that continues to impact daily activities. For example, if you need lifelong home care or have to make changes to your living space to make it more accessible, this would increase the amount you receive.
Insurance Coverage Limits
For an insurance settlement, the amount you receive will be directly tied to the insurance coverage of the at-fault party. If your damages are more serious than the limits of their policy, you may have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Roseville to recover your actual losses.
Strength of Evidence
Proof about how and why your fall happened also has a direct impact on your settlement. The more proof you have to show that someone else caused your accident, the more likely the insurance company is to agree to a fair settlement.
All of these factors, in addition to some others that are dependent on your case, will be evaluated to come up with what the insurance adjuster feels is a reasonable settlement amount.
Your Compensation Could Be Reduced
One other important thing to consider is that in some cases, your compensation could be reduced because of your behavior relating to the accident. California follows pure comparative negligence, so your compensation gets reduced by the percentage that you’re deemed responsible for the accident. This makes it particularly important to work with a lawyer, as the insurance company will almost always try to pin at least some of the blame on you.
If you have any questions about the compensation you might be able to obtain or what steps to take next, don’t hesitate to contact us today to schedule your free case evaluation.