{"id":14372,"date":"2022-02-15T21:34:15","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T02:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/?page_id=14372"},"modified":"2024-01-18T13:05:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T18:05:47","slug":"proving-damages-in-slip-and-fall-claim","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/faqs\/proving-damages-in-slip-and-fall-claim\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Prove Damages for a Slip and Fall Claim?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prove damages for a slip and fall claim, you must show that the property owner was negligent in that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They were to provide you with a legal duty of care.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They breached that legal duty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This breach caused you to slip and fall.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You were injured and suffered other losses as a result of the incident.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may use video footage, witness statements, the incident report, and other forms of evidence to support your claims.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Proving Negligence Is Essential to Your Slip and Fall Claim<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without negligence, which is the central aspect of most personal injury cases, your claim will be invalid. To recover damages, you must prove that the other party acted carelessly or negligently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This task requires you to demonstrate the following four elements:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Other Party Owed You a Legal Duty of Care<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All property owners and managers are to ensure that their premises is free of hazards. If one comes about, then they must address it right away. If that\u2019s not possible, they must warn their patrons to help them avoid said danger.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Other Party Neglected Their Duty of Care<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stage is where negligence comes into play. Here, the property owner or manager didn\u2019t uphold their duty of care and allowed one of the hazards to remain on the property.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These dangers may have been:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loose floorboards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wet or uneven surfaces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Torn carpeting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor lighting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cluttered hallways<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potholes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defective staircases<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the other party didn\u2019t warn anyone about these hazards or block off the area, these inactions may also be considered a breach of duty of care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>This Negligence Caused You to Slip and Fall<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result of this negligence, you slipped, fell, and got hurt. According to the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/homeandrecreationalsafety\/falls\/adultfalls.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, common types of injuries slip and fall victims suffer include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fractures to the wrist, hip, arm, and ankle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>You Have Sustained Various Damages From the Slip and Fall<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must show that your injuries have led you to endure emotional, physical, and financial hardship. Forms of evidence you can use to prove your losses include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security footage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photographs of the incident scene and your injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your medical records<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance records<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Witness statements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The incident report<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your testimony matters, too. Write down everything you remember from the accident and what its aftermath has been like for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Damages You Can Recover In a Slip and Fall Claim<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve been injured on someone else&#8217;s property, you can seek compensation for your injuries and other damages, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Past and Future Medical Bills<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical bills following a slip and fall accident can be expensive. When you file your case, you can request reimbursement for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobility aids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnostic assessments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgeries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospital stays<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency care<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also claim damages for follow-up care if your physician deemed it necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Pain and Suffering<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The injuries stemming from a slip and fall can take a toll on your quality of life. With that, you can pursue pain and suffering compensation to account for the distress and discomfort you\u2019ve had to endure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This loss is intangible, so it can be difficult to put an exact price on it. However, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/attorneys\/\n\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lawyer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can review your medical records, speak to your doctors, and look at other factors to determine this value.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Past Lost Wages and Future Loss of Earning Capacity<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your injuries may keep you from working. If you can\u2019t earn your regular wages, you can recover your:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonuses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hourly pay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salary<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee benefits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vacation time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business opportunities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your injuries keep you from going back to work full-time or part-time, you may qualify for future loss of earning capacity compensation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Wrongful Death Damages If You Lost Your Loved One<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, slip and fall accident injuries can be fatal. If you lost your loved one to the incident, you may qualify to recover damages for funeral and burial costs, final healthcare bills, loss of income or inheritance, or loss of consortium.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Get Help With Your Slip and Fall Claim With George Sink Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trying to prove damages for a slip and fall claim on your own can be a daunting task, so consider enlisting George Sink Injury Lawyers\u2019 help before going any further. Our personal injury lawyers can assist you with gathering and evaluating evidence, proving the other party\u2019s negligence, and negotiating the compensation you need to move forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us today at <a href=\"tel:(843) 779-1777\">(843) 779-1777<\/a> for a free case review. We offer our services on contingency*, so we won\u2019t ask for any attorney\u2019s fees unless and until we recover your damages.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To prove damages for a slip and fall claim, you must show that the property owner was negligent in that: They were to provide you with a legal duty of care. They breached that legal duty. This breach caused you to slip and fall. 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