A slip and fall can cause serious injuries, especially in older people. If you got hurt because a negligent property owner did not take the time to keep the area safe for customers or invitees, then they should be responsible for paying any resulting medical bills. A Monmouth County slip and fall lawyer can help you build a case and negotiate for the compensation that you deserve.
Can I Sue After a Slip and Fall?
If you think that someone else was responsible for your slip and fall, you should sue for damages. A negligent property owner should pay for your medical bills if the fall was their fault. How do you show that they were negligent though?
That can be tough, but a top priority should be showing that the hazard that caused you to fall should have been taken care of by the property owner. A wet floor, a broken walkway, or a stairwell with poor lighting should have been addressed before anyone was invited onto the property.
What Kinds of Medical Bills Can I Pay With My Compensation?
Your compensation can help with medical bills and pay for doctor visits, hospital stays, and prescription medication costs, but that’s not all. Your compensation can also help make up for the pain and suffering you have experienced and other expenses stemming from your accident, including:
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning potential
- Loss of enjoyment
- Pain from disability or disfigurement
- Mental anguish and psychological trauma
Why Not Just Use My Health Insurance to Pay Medical Bills?
If you have health insurance you may be thinking that your policy can just pay for your medical bills. The issue is that even a good health insurance plan will leave you with expenses that you’ll need to pay on your own. You need to pay your plan’s deductible, and your insurer is only going to share costs with you until you hit your out-of-pocket maximum.
This could leave you on the hook for thousands of dollars. Plus, your health insurer won’t help you with costs like lost wages or reimburse you for pain and suffering. So if a property owner’s negligence caused your injuries, you should seriously consider suing for damages even if you have health insurance.
Do I Need a Lawyer?
As we mentioned, proving negligence on your own can be tough. Negotiating with insurers isn’t exactly fun either. A personal injury attorney can help you with these matters though. We have experience gathering evidence and building compelling cases against negligent property owners, and we’ll do everything that we can to negotiate a fair settlement offer with any insurance company that gets involved.
Contact Our Law Firm
If you have medical bills from a slip and fall accident, we’re ready to help you fight for any compensation that you deserve. Contact Falcon Law Firm and ask about our free case consultations. There’s no obligation, so take the time to learn more about your legal options today.
