For what types of slip and fall cases am I eligible to receive compensation?
There are several types of slip and falls for which you are eligible to receive compensation:
- Slip–and–fall : insufficient warning of a slippery or wet walking surface
- Trip–and–fall : an object blocks the way with no safety barrier or warning of its presence
- Step–and–fall : a hole or other uneven aspect to the area causes you to lose your balance
- Stump–and–fall : a protrusion causes you to stop short and fall
Remember, you do not actually have to fall in order to be eligible for compensation in a premises liability case. If you are injured while attempting to prevent a fall, you are still entitled to recover for your injuries.
If you are unsure about whether you have a meritorious case for slip and fall damages, get in touch with one of our experienced expert Boston slip and fall liability lawyers today at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com. We can help you with your case. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
What Will I Need To Prove to Win My Case?
Slip and fall cases usually involve a dangerous condition with respect to the area where you fell. In order to prove your case, you will generally need to establish that the property owner knew or reasonably should have known about the hazardous condition, and allowed the condition to persist for an unreasonably long period of time. For example, if the dangerous condition was caused by a spill of a slippery foreign substance, the owner is generally entitled to a reasonable amount of time to discover it and clean it up. What constitutes an unreasonably long period of time will vary depending on the type of property and the circumstances of the spill. If the spill occurred inside a busy store, the reasonable length of time to allow the defect to exist would be much shorter than if the spill occurred in an unused parking lot located on private property with infrequent pedestrians using it. Generally, the actions of the particular property owner in the slip and fall case will be weighed against that of a reasonable property owner in the same situation.
Do I Still Have A Claim For Money Damages If I Am Partially At Fault?
Yes, you can still bring a claim against the property owner even if you are partially to blame for your injuries. Pedestrians have a duty to use caution and care when they are walking, while property owners have a duty to keep their properties free of dangerous conditions. Since each party has some degree of responsibility, Massachusetts courts use a comparative liability system to determine the damages that the injured party may recover. This means that a court compares the responsibility of the injured party to that of the defendant. If it is determined that you are at least 51% at fault for your own injuries, then you will be ineligible to collect any damages. Otherwise, your recovery will only be reduced by your percentage of fault and you will be able to receive money damages for your injuries and expenses.
Do I Really Need An Attorney?
Yes!
When trying to negotiate with an insurance company on your own, your claim will often be denied, delayed or settled for much less than a fair and reasonable amount. This is why having an experienced, tenacious and aggressive Boston slip and fall accident lawyer on your side is so crucial.
Our skilled and respected Boston premises liability attorneys or Boston wrongful death attorneys will tirelessly fight on your behalf to help you persevere through this difficult time and obtain the greatest compensation possible for your injuries.
Our Boston, MA slip, trip and fall injury lawyers are experts and nationally known and nationally respected with regard to Massachusetts slip and fall cases. Our Boston slip and fall lawyers will represent you or your loved one in your Massachusetts slip, trip and fall case with no charge at all for attorney’s fees and never any charge for out-of-pocket expenses unless we first win your case and get you appropriate money damages for your injuries and expenses. Our Boston, MA slip and fall accident injury law firm will receive a one-third contingent fee only out of money damages that we recover for you for your injuries. Simply stated, our Boston personal injury lawyers only get paid if you or your loved one gets paid money damages. In addition, we do not charge our clients for any out-of-pocket costs or other expenses unless we win your case. Out-of-pocket costs include, as an example, paying fees or expenses for obtaining certified copies of medical records and bills. Usually, these fees are dwarfed by the total settlement amount.
The trained Boston slip and fall accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates offer a complimentary consultation to all of our prospective clients. We will meet with you in private for a confidential and frank discussion about your case. Call our Boston slip and fall accident attorneys or Boston, MA wrongful death lawyers today at 617-787-3700 or send us an email at info@gilhoylaw.com and let us put our expertise and skill to work for you!
Have You or a Loved One Been Injured In a Slip, Trip and Fall Accident? If So, Please Call One of Our Boston Slip and Fall Lawyer Experts TODAY. Call the Massachusetts Slip, Trip and Fall Accident Attorney Specialists at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates At 617-787-3700 or E-mail Us At info@gilhoylaw.com.
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