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Slip Trip and Fall Accident Attorneys/Lawyer in Hartford & Hartford, CT

Slip and fall or trip and fall accidents are second only o car accidents for injuries and even accidental death in the State of Connecticut. If you are injured by a slip and fall, the owner of the property must be negligent in some way for you to receive compensation for your injuries. All property owners have a fiduciary right to ensure they provide safe premises for guests. If you have been injured by a slip, trip or fall due to a hazard or unreasonable conditions you may be entitled to damages.

If you suffer a slip, fall, or trip you should immediately take actions to preserve or document the conditions or area where your injury occurred. The injury should be reported to property management and local authorities immediately and an incident report generated. You should contact 1800HURT911 as quickly as possible to be assigned to an expert attorney to handle your settlement. At 1800HURT911 we can provide the comprehensive services you need for your slip and fall accident and schedule you with our preferred doctors at an office that is convenient to you and we will even assist you with transportation to and from the doctor when necessary.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    In Connecticut, property owners and managers are responsible for keeping their properties safe for users. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, you can sue them for damages. To recover compensation, you must prove that there was an obstacle or some condition that caused the accident, and the management/owner did not do anything to make the property safe again. Speak to an attorney immediately after a slip and fall accident. Your attorney will help you calculate the value of your case and determine liability. Your lawyer will file a complaint/petition in court, a legal document that explains the basis for your lawsuit. After filing a petition, you must serve it to the defendant. Remember, you need to file your lawsuit before the statute of limitations deadline expires. Next, the defendant must respond to your allegations (either denying or admitting them). The defendant can file a motion to dismiss, requesting the court to dismiss certain charges or the entire case. Your lawyer will negotiate with the defendant’s legal team. If your case cannot be settled upfront, you may file a personal injury lawsuit. Prior to trial, parties exchange information and obtain evidence from one another (the discovery phase). Before a case goes to trial, it is referred to mediation. If parties fail to reach a mutually acceptable agreement, the case goes to trial.
    Yes. There are various benefits of hiring a slip and fall lawyer. A slip and fall lawyer knows premises liability law. Your slip and fall lawyer will help you collect and preserve evidence. They will investigate your case and interview eyewitnesses. The professional will help you calculate the value of your case and effectively communicate with different parties (such as the insurance company and law enforcement officials). Your lawyer will negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf and help you decide whether you should accept a settlement offer. They will help you abide by deadlines. If your case enters trial, your lawyer will represent you in the court. They will present evidence in your favor and examine witnesses to refute allegations against you.
    There is no lower or upper limit to compensation in slip and fall cases. On average, slip and fall cases settle for $15,000- $45,000. The amount of compensation varies from case to case. When calculating the value of your case, your lawyer will consider the short-term and long-term effects of your injuries and comparative fault.
    Yes. To win a slip and fall injury case against Walmart, you need to prove that:
    • The accident was caused by a Walmart employee’s negligence, and
    • Walmart knew or should have known about the dangerous condition, and failed to take appropriate action to fix it
    There are four main factors in determining the value of a personal injury settlement:
    • Whether you need surgery/surgeries or advanced treatment (cost of future medical care)
    • Medical bills including medication, rehabilitative therapy, hospital stay, and treatment at a doctor’s office
    • Loss of wages
    • Non-economic damages (loss of consortium, and pain and sufferings)
    The amount of compensation a plaintiff can recover for injuries in a supermarket accident will depend on the seriousness of their injuries and the impact their injuries have on their lives.
    If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident that occurred on someone else’s property and can prove that the property owner/manager failed to fulfill their duties, they will be held liable for damages
    A slip and fall case can take a few months or years to settle. A straightforward case in which liability is clear can be settled in a few days, whereas complex cases that require a longer discovery phase can take a few months or even years to settle.