Posted on 11/22/24
Falls happen very often throughout New York. Most of the time, a slip and fall accident will result in minor injuries and medical bills. Other times, the losses can be serious and create financial frustration for victims. There is no simple answer to the value of your slip and fall accident, as it depends greatly on the type of injuries you have and your ability to recover from them. Talk to a Buffalo slip and fall attorney from Towey Law, PLLC, today.
Factors That Influence the Value of Your Slip and Fall Case
The value of a slip and fall case depends on the severity and type of injuries you have and how well you can heal and restore your life to the way it was before the accident. Some injuries that can affect the value of your slip and fall case include:
- Nerve damage
- Traumatic brain injuries from a strike to the head
- Spinal cord injuries
- Bone fractures
- Herniated discs
- Torn ligaments
In serious injuries, your losses are often numerous. For example, if you have a serious bone fracture, you may need to have surgery more than one time, rehab for months, and still suffer from chronic pain for years to come. Your case value should represent all of the ways in which you are suffering.
Compensation for Pain and Suffering
In addition to these factors, your pain and suffering must be taken into consideration. For example, you may have injuries that resulted in medical bills. Yet, you may also be dealing with emotional trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, loss of quality of life, or loss of consortium. These types of losses are harder to put a value on, but they are still very real losses.
Your attorney’s goal is to value the impact of your injuries based on various factors, including any financial losses you have from getting care, as well as the impact this accident will have on your future. It is difficult to determine how much pain and suffering is worth in a slip and fall case since amounts are highly dependent on specific situations.
We Look at Your Future Thoroughly
Slip and fall accidents are preventable and not every slip and fall accident leads to full healing and recovery. Many victims suffer for years to come. A core component of our work as your Buffalo personal injury attorney is understanding the impact of your injuries. For example, if you have chronic pain and suffering, you may find it challenging to work. That means that your financial well-being is impacted for years to come.
You may need rehabilitative support, including job training if you can no longer do the work you once did. You may need help for medications you will now need for years. Some people also will face emotional trauma that makes it challenging for them to maintain relationships or enjoy their life the way they expected to do so.
With so much on the line, it may be more important to look beyond the average slip and fall accident settlement amount. Instead, meet with a Buffalo premises liability lawyer to learn more about the impact on your life and future. Getting an accurate level of insight into your case’s value is possible during a free consultation.