Clarion
Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer

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1. How Much You Can Recover in a Slip and Fall Accident Settlement or Verdict
2. The Filing Deadline for a Clarion, PA, Slip and Fall Accident
3. Three Pitfalls to Avoid in a Premises Liability Injury Claim
4. Berger and Green Can Navigate Legal Hurdles and Fight for Your Compensation

REVIEWED BY

C. William Kenny

January 01, 2023

Board certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy

If you were hurt after you tripped, or slipped, and or fell on someone else’s property, a Clarion slip and fall injury lawyer could help you pursue compensation for your losses from the responsible party. We can help you determine if negligence played a role in your accident and injuries and assess your legal options.

You do not have to go through the process of pursuing an injury claim or premises liability lawsuit by yourself. The property owner’s insurance company likely has teams of defense lawyers helping them. It would only be fair for you to have your own attorney fighting your Clarion, Pennsylvania slip and fall injury case. 

How Much You Can Recover in a Slip and Fall Accident Settlement or Verdict

No one can tell you how much money you are should demand before they evaluate your case. Every slip and fall accident is unique. The amount you could recover will depend on your circumstances.

However, there are some common types of damages you may be eligible to pursue after getting injured on someone else’s property:

• Lost wages. If you did not get paid your regular income while recuperating from your injuries, your lost wages can be added to your injury claim. This category can include wages, salary, self-employment income, and other forms of income. 
• Future lost wages. Sometimes, even after completing all of their prescribed medical treatment and achieving maximum medical improvement, accident victims have long-term limitations. If you have impairments that decrease the amount of your earnings, you could be compensated for the difference in income. 
• Medical expenses. The at-fault party might have to pay the reasonable cost of the treatment you need for your injuries. These bills do not stop rolling in after the day of your accident. You might need surgery, physical therapy, specialists, and other medical intervention for the foreseeable future. 
• Long-term care. A person who suffers life-changing injuries (such as head trauma or spinal cord injuries) from a slip and fall accident could require daily assistance with medical treatments and personal care.
• Pain and suffering. If you experienced physical pain from the accident or your injuries, you might be able to demand damages for this loss. Also, physical injuries can be mentally distressing and inconvenient, which are also compensable damages.
• Other personal losses. A person who develops extensive scars from their wounds could seek compensation for their disfigurement. If there is a loss of mobility or other functions resulting in a loss of enjoyment of life, your attorney can include these as losses in your case.

Your Clarion slip and fall injury lawyer can talk to you about the types of damages that could be appropriate in your situation. We want to fight for the full scope of your losses and future needs.

How a Clarion Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer Could Help With Your Case

When Berger and Green handles your Clarion personal injury case, you do not have to worry about procedural rules or other legal issues having to do with your case. We go the extra mile for our clients so that they can get the rest they need to get better. Handling the legal process is our responsibility.

A Clarion slip and fall attorney will investigate the accident to identify what hazard caused you to lose your footing. We will talk to you, listen to your concerns, and answer your questions. We pride ourselves on being responsive to our clients and answering their calls and emails promptly.

After we determine the settlement range for your injury case, we can send a demand letter to the defendant’s insurer. The demand letter notifies the insurance company of the reason the defendant is liable and states the amount of money they can pay to settle your injury claim. We will negotiate with the insurer to try to reach a settlement, but we will file a lawsuit if necessary.  

The Filing Deadline for a Clarion, PA, Slip and Fall Accident

The American Bar Association warns of the consequences a person could face if they wait too long to take legal action for their personal injuries. The Pennsylvania personal injury statute of limitations, Pa. C.S.A. § 5524, allows only two years from the date of the accident to file your lawsuit against the negligent party for your losses. If you miss the filing deadline, Pennsylvania law could bar you from pursuing compensation for your injuries. 

Three Pitfalls to Avoid in a Premises Liability Injury Claim

In addition to waiting too long to take legal action against the at-fault party, here are three pitfalls you will want to avoid. These situations could decrease the economic value of your premises liability claim: 

• Recorded statement. It may harm your case to give a recorded statement to the insurance company without legal guidance. Without proper wording, the insurance company could take what you say out of context and use it against you.
• Settling before completing your medical treatment. You do not know how well you will heal until your doctor releases you from treatment. You might need additional medical services. If you already settled your injury claim, you cannot get additional money to pay for those treatments.
• Conceding fault for the accident with the claims adjuster. Claims adjusters are not necessarily bad people, but their job is to resolve claims, not to consider your needs. If you get talked into admitting any percentage of fault for your fall, you may receive less than you deserve or nothing at all.
• Failing to document the scene. Oftentimes evidence of the scene is fleeting. It exists for a short amount of time. For example, the ice you may have slipped on will melt. Something you trip over can be repaired or tended to as soon as you leave the scene. The only way to prove it was there is with evidence. Photographs are best and easy to capture with cell phones. 

Berger and Green Can Navigate Legal Hurdles and Fight for Your Compensation

One way to avoid these and many other problems is to work with a Berger and Green lawyer on your slip-and-fall injury case from the beginning. We will assess your options, file your case, and negotiate for what you deserve. We have the knowledge and experience required to handle your case and pursue the best possible result for your situation.

To learn more about our services, you can contact us today for a free consultation. There is no obligation.