When a hazard causes you to lose your balance, you could be severely hurt. The accident that took only a few seconds could have consequences that last years. You have injuries that require treatment, you’ll need to take time to recover, and help getting justice. Our Minnesota slip and fall lawyer will fight for your rights and show that another party’s negligence caused your injuries and damages.
We have experienced attorneys who can help clients get the compensation they deserve. We’ll stand up for you and do everything we can to secure your financial future. When you have this security and peace of mind, you can work on your recovery.
Hazards that Cause Slip and Fall Injuries
With Madia as your lawyer, we will first look into how you were harmed. There are many ways that a slip and fall injury can occur, but they all come down to negligence. A property owner could have left a hazard unattended and failed to warn those on the property about them.
These injuries can happen at a store, hotel, or even in the office. The Minnesota Department of Administration noted that the second leading cause of injuries at certain government sites were slip, trip, and fall accidents. Some of the common safety hazards that can result in a slip and fall are:
- Spills. Spilled liquids or leaks can pool on the ground and make it slippery. Without a warning sign, someone could walk through the area and slip.
- Changes in Elevation. When walkways are uneven, those walking could trip and hurt themselves.
- Poor Lighting. If an area isn’t properly lit, anyone walking there may not be able to avoid hazards. Our attorneys can help you if you’ve been harmed because of a poorly lit area.
- Potholes. Potholes in areas like parking lots could cause fall injuries.
- Gaps. Gaps between sidewalks or other areas may cause trip accidents.
- Unanchored/Torn Carpets. If a carpet isn’t anchored to the floor, it can slide when someone walks on it. An old carpet with rips and holes could also be a tripping hazard.
- Unsalted Sidewalks. In the winter, ice and snow can create slippery surfaces. If the party in charge of keeping the sidewalk safe by salting and shoveling it fails to do so, severe slip and fall accidents could occur.
- Broken/Loose Railings. If a railing gives way, someone could fall from a height or fall down stairs, which can cause severe injuries.
- Debris/Loose Wires. If walkways are full of debris or loose wires, someone could trip on these items.
When Madia is investigating your case, we’ll examine the accident report to find out what happened. Your account of the accident will have the conditions of the premises when you were hurt. This could provide information about how negligence caused your injuries.
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Outcomes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall injuries can be extreme. Some injuries could require you to stay in the hospital, undergo surgery, and take medication to manage the painful symptoms. Common injuries that can occur include:
- Traumatic Brain Injuries. Falls happen suddenly. If your feet slide out from underneath you, it’s possible for you to fall backward and hit your head. The impact can cause brain injuries.
- Broken Bones. Falling on your arms, back, or legs could all cause bones in those areas to break. When this occurs, you may need to have the broken bone set in a cast for it to heal. Your next few weeks could have limited mobility as you need to let the injured area rest.
- Sprains and Strains. When you’re falling, it’s a natural reaction to try and break the fall. If you try to catch yourself with an arm or hand, the part of your body can bear the force of the fall and cause injuries. Sprains and strains may not be apparent at first and may also not show symptoms that you can see. But you may still feel pain in that area because there’s something wrong.
- Bruises. A fall could result in heavy bruising that causes painful, sore bruises. These injuries can take days to heal and impede your everyday activities.
After you fall in public, you may have the urge to brush off the fall and insist you’re okay. It can be embarrassing to fall and you may want to move past it as quickly as possible. However, if you’re injured, getting back to your feet could cause more pain or may not be a possibility. If something caused you to slip or trip and you were hurt, it’s important to inform someone in charge so you can file a report and get the medical assistance you need. If you aren’t able to move, stay where you are and ask someone for help. They can make the arrangements for medical services.
You could even be injured but not realize it yet. After a fall, you should see a doctor for a medical evaluation. You’ll be able to find out the injuries you sustained and what it’s going to take for them to heal. When you get started on your physical recovery, then you can seek out our Minneapolis slip and fall lawyer to work on your financial recovery.
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Benefits of Having a Lawyer on Your Side
When you’re seeking compensation for your injuries, Madia will fully assess the damages and fight for a fair amount so you can cover what the accident has cost you. Slip and fall injuries can be debilitating and you deserve to get the recovery you need.
Our Minnesota slip and fall lawyer will look into how the accident harmed you physically, emotionally, and how those injuries have cost you. When we are calculating the total damages you’ve suffered, we’ll seek recovery for the following:
- Lost Wages
- Medical Bills
- Diminished Earning Capacity
- Pain and Suffering
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life
- Emotional Distress
The financial costs of missing work and affording medical expenses can start to pile up quickly. If you’re unable to work or cannot work at the position you had before the accident and you don’t have a dependable source of income, your expenses can get overwhelming. We will count the days of work you’ve missed and will need to miss, the total of your medical expenses, and also take diminished pay into account if it applies to you.
In addition to the direct financial losses, your compensation can also include your nonfinancial losses. The pain and suffering you’ve experienced and continue to experience, missing out on living your life how you would if you weren’t injured, and any emotional distress the accident has caused you are damages you can recover.
Depending on where you were hurt, your timeline to take legal action may vary. Certain areas may require you to come forward more quickly than others. With Madia as your Minnesota slip and fall lawyer, you can rest assured that we’ll adhere to the appropriate deadlines.
We are also prepared to help you communicate with insurance companies. They may not take your injuries as seriously as they should and could say your injuries aren’t as severe as you claim. If they undervalue your claim and are offering a settlement that does not reflect the losses of your accident, that’s where Madia can help.
Unfortunately, insurance companies offer unfavorable settlements because they are acting in their best interests. Madia is here to protect yours. We can work with the insurance companies involved without putting your claim in. This means we’ll diligently go over the full extent of your losses so your compensation can help you move on.
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Madia Protects Injured Victims
When your life has been affected by a slip and fall accident, you deserve to have someone you can turn to for help. Madia is here to fight for you. We will show that the other party owed you a duty of care, they failed to meet that duty of care, an accident occurred because of that breach, and you were harmed in the accident.
Madia will fight for full and fair compensation on your behalf so you don’t have to worry about costs of care or how much work you’ll miss while you recover. You’ll be able to prioritize your health and recovery.
Get in touch today. If you have grounds for legal action, we will go over the next steps and what you can expect from the process. Together, we can plan how to best fight for you and your future.
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