- January 3, 2025
- Tucker Law
- Slip and Fall Accident
If you slip in NYC and suffer an injury, you may be eligible to get compensation for your injuries. Whether you can get compensation will depend on who is responsible for those injuries. If you are responsible, you are on the hook for any expenses unless you have a medical insurance policy that covers your medical costs. However, if another party was responsible, you could potentially get compensation for any costs resulting from the injury and for the pain you suffered. Understanding the factors that influence settlement amounts is the first step to maximizing the amount of money you get from an NYC slip and fall settlement.
Understanding the Factors That Influence Settlement Amounts
Two major factors will influence the settlement amount you receive from a slip and fall claim: the severity of your injury and the level of negligence seen in the other party.
The Severity of Your Injury
The more seriously you are injured, the more medical treatment you will require. Typically, medical care expenses will increase if your treatment lasts longer. Any other expenses related to the injury are also likely to be higher the longer the injury lasts. Similarly, the longer you are injured, the more work time you will miss. Lost wages and other related expenses are something that an insurance company will compensate you for.
The simple rule of thumb is that the more severely you are injured, the higher your settlement will be from an insurance company.
How Negligent the Other Party Was
Negligence is related to compensation for pain and suffering. If you were partially responsible for your accident, the compensation you may receive will be decreased accordingly.
Crucial Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall Accident
The first step to take after any slip and fall accident is to get medically evaluated. There are two reasons you should get medical attention quickly. First, many injuries will worsen without immediate care. A serious injury could become fatal if you delay medical care in any way. Second, if you don’t get medical care, the insurance company can use that choice against you. It could be used as evidence that your injury wasn’t as serious as you are claiming or that your decision partially affected the severity of your injuries. This delay can result in your claim being denied or your receiving a lower settlement than you would otherwise.
The second step to take is to contact a premises liability attorney at Tucker Lawyers. Time is not a luxury in personal injury cases. In many premises liability cases, the longer you wait to contact a lawyer, the less money you could receive. Evidence will disappear, and witnesses may become unavailable. In premises liability cases, in particular, witnesses may “forget” what they saw, especially if they are employees of the establishment where you were injured.
Similarly, video footage might mysteriously get lost. Furthermore, New York imposes a three-year statute of limitations on slip and fall cases. If too much time passes before you contact our law firm, we might not be able to file a lawsuit before you run out of time to take legal action.
Were you injured in a slip and fall accident in NYC? The attorneys at Tucker Lawyers will guide you through the claims process and help you get fair compensation. Contact our law firm at (516) 399-2364 today to learn more about your legal options.
Building a Strong Case for Maximum Compensation
The most important part of building a strong case is getting as much evidence as possible. Our attorneys will investigate the accident scene and talk to any witnesses swiftly after you contact us. Preserving that evidence is crucial to getting a fair settlement offer from the insurance company. However, that isn’t the only evidence we need to preserve. It is just as important to maintain records of your medical care, medical bills, and other expenses. Our legal team will help you identify all important medical and financial records and preserve them for use during negotiations and possibly at trial.
Negotiating With Insurance Companies
If we have extensive evidence, negotiations are usually quite simple. We provide the insurance company with proof that their policyholder was responsible for your injuries, how severe your injuries were, and what expenses you incurred because of the injury. While the insurance company will investigate as well, it can’t ignore the evidence we provide unless it can present conflicting evidence. Our attorneys will also typically refuse to accept any settlement offers or start negotiations until your medical care is complete. This way, you have received all the medical bills in full, and we can accurately identify the exact amount you should receive.
When to Consider Filing a Lawsuit
Hopefully, you will never need to file a lawsuit. Most personal injury cases will end when our legal team negotiates a fair settlement offer and you accept it. Unfortunately, sometimes the insurance company refuses to negotiate in good faith. When that happens, it may be best to file a lawsuit. Just filing the paperwork might be enough to convince the insurance company to negotiate fairly. And if it isn’t, then we can fight for you in court. The other time you might want to consider filing a lawsuit is when the statute of limitations is running out. This typically will only happen if you suffer life-changing injuries or the insurance company is intentionally delaying the process.
Contact Tucker Lawyers in NYC Immediately
If you want to maximize a settlement in NYC, you should consult with a lawyer as soon as possible. The experienced attorneys at Tucker Lawyers have decades of experience helping individuals like you get the money they deserve.
Don’t delay after getting hurt in NYC. Contact premises liability attorneys you can trust at Tucker Lawyers at (516) 399-2364 today.
Managing Attorney John. J. Tucker, Esq.
John has personally handled thousands of clients who were victims of another’s negligence and fights relentlessly for their rights. John enjoys bringing closure to a client’s matter so that the injured party can move forward with their life. His background enables him to evaluate complex liability related claims and bring resolution to claims in a record time frame. [ Attorney Bio ]