If you or a loved one recently suffered a fall on a Virginia property, a Colonial Heights slip and fall accident lawyer from the Pendleton Law Team can demand compensation for you. Slip and fall accidents often lead to serious injuries that cause high medical bills and pain and suffering.
You shouldn’t have to pay for someone else’s carelessness. Our personal injury lawyers in Colonial Heights can help you prove your case against a negligent residential or commercial property owner.
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Our Colonial Heights Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer Will Take Legal Action for You
Our team will build a legal strategy specifically for your case while you heal from the accident. We will also manage all legal paperwork, deadlines, and communication with the involved parties, including the insurance company.
When we work on your case, we will also:
- Investigate and determine the cause of the fall (e.g., a cracked sidewalk, a wet or slippery surface, or loose floorboards).
- Gather and review supporting evidence, including incident reports, medical records, witness testimony, and video surveillance footage.
- List all parties responsible for your damages.
- Determine liability and show how negligence caused your injuries.
- Evaluate your damages to determine the compensation you could recover.
- Lead talks with the insurance company for a favorable settlement.
- Prepare and file your lawsuit for trial if we cannot settle it outside of court.
- Answer your questions and address your concerns promptly.
- Update you regularly on your case.
We will take care of your case from start to finish while you focus on restoring your health.
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Common Slip and Fall Accident Injuries
Medical expenses are among the highest costs in injury cases. Slip and fall victims can pursue compensation for any of the following:
- Head trauma, including traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Spinal cord injury
- Hip fractures
- Broken bones
- Arm, leg, and knee injuries
- Cuts and abrasions
- Soft tissue injuries, including bruises and swelling
Our Colonial Heights slip and fall accident attorneys understand the challenges of injury cases and take them on promptly. We can also deal with the insurance company for you, protecting you from tactics an insurer can use to downplay your injuries or avoid paying what you are due.
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Recoverable Damages in a Slip and Fall Injury Case
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The financial compensation you recover will depend on factors unique to your case, including:
- The severity of your injuries
- How long it takes you to recover
We will protect you from bad-faith insurance practices and look out for your interests from day one. In addition to medical bills, common slip and fall damages include:
- Rehabilitation expenses
- Lost income from time missed at work
- Lost or reduced earning ability
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Other related losses
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Wrongful Death Damages
If your loved one suffered fatal injuries in a slip and fall, our wrongful death attorney can file a legal claim for damages, such as:
- Medical expenses
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of household income
- Loss of services
- Survivors’ pain and suffering
- Loss of companionship
We will consider every loss suffered and fight for your full financial recovery. Our Colonial Heights premises liability attorneys are ready to start on your case, so call us today for a free consultation.
Proving Negligence and Liability in a Slip and Fall Accident
Before you can collect damages for a slip and fall accident, you must prove the property owner breached their legal duty to secure their property and protect guests from harm. You must also show how their negligence directly caused your injuries and losses.
Our slip and fall accident attorneys will use the facts to prove your slip and fall case and show:
- A dangerous condition existed on the property during your visit.
- You were an invited guest or an authorized visitor. (Property owners do not owe trespassers the same duty of care, per Code of Virginia § 8.01-219.1.)
- The property owner knew, or reasonably should have known, about the dangerous condition.
- The property owner failed to address or repair the hazard in a reasonable amount of time or warn guests about it.
- You slipped and fell on the property, suffering injuries.
- You have compensatory losses from the accident.
Contributory Negligence and Virginia Slip and Fall Cases
If your actions played any part in your fall, you could lose your right to damages. Under Virginia’s strict contributory negligence law, plaintiffs must prove defendants are 100% at fault or they can’t recover their losses.
While the law can complicate matters, you should still review your legal options with the Pendleton Law Team. We understand how contributory negligence can affect your case, so we will work hard to protect your case and prove the property’s owner’s negligence caused your injuries.
Time Limits Apply in Virginia Slip and Fall Lawsuits
If you or a loved one wants to take legal action for your injuries, we urge you to call us now. Your first priority should be to get medical care for the injury you suffered, no matter how small. A prompt medical exam ensures you know what your health status is and what to do if it changes.
It also establishes a direct connection between the accident and your injury, which can help prove your case. Generally, Virginia allows injured parties up to two years from the injury date to sue, per Code of Virginia § 8.01-243. Barring unique circumstances, if the statute of limitations deadline expires, you will lose your right to sue.
Two years can pass by quickly, and it’s easy to lose track of time if you’re focused on recovering. When you work with us, we will file your case on time.
Call Today for Help After a Slip and Fall Injury in Colonial Heights
Recovering from a fall can be painful and expensive, especially if you miss work due to your injuries. You shouldn’t pay for someone else’s negligence. The Pendleton Law Team will fight for your deserved compensation and hold the property owner accountable.
One of our slip and fall accident lawyers in Colonial Heights will handle your slip and fall accident claim at no upfront cost. We get paid only if you recover compensation. Contact us today for a free consultation. We have handled thousands of cases throughout Central Virginia, and we want to do the same for you.
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