You may sustain injuries following a slip and fall accident on another person's property. Personal injury attorneys specialize in such accidents to ensure you get your due. Here are three reasons to contact a personal injury lawyer after a slip and fall accident.

1. Proof of Fault

According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there were close to 230,000 non-terminal slip and fall accident reports filed in 2019. Even though these accidents sometimes occur, the cause is often wrongdoing and negligence on the part of the building manager. In the latter case, the owners of the location need to be held accountable.

Premises liability is easy to prove when it's the fault of premises owners or their employees. If the cause was another guest's action, then it falls on the claimant to prove that the building owner was aware. Hire a personal injury lawyer early on in the case to give them sufficient time to investigate and gather evidence, such as an incident report. The evidence will show fault to the adjuster, and if the settlement stage fails, legally prove liability in a formal lawsuit.

2. Fair Award for Damages

You'll probably have many questions after suffering an injury due to a property owner's negligence or inaction. How much is my pain and suffering worth? How much can I recoup after missing work? Damages also factor in medical expenses and future earning capacity. Contacting a personal injury lawyer is your greatest shot at working out fair compensation.

The primary determinant is nature and extent. Significant injuries such as broken bones and brain injuries are often worth more than minor injuries such as sprains. The level of premises negligence, too, is a factor. It's the responsibility of the personal injury lawyer to prove fault. The amount of compensation also depends on the state where you file the court case. Some states are plaintiff-friendly jurisdictions with a history of greater award damages than other states.

3. Engage With Insurance Companies

The insurance claims process for a slip and fall case can be confusing and time consuming. If the slip and fall incident was at a private residence, gathering the owner's information may be hard. Businesses hire insurance companies to protect them in case of injuries on their property. The insurance company acts in their client's best interest and can frustrate your efforts at a settlement.

Like any other business, an insurance company's primary goal is to make a profit and may pull tricks to get you to settle for less. Hire an experienced personal injury lawyer as they know such tricks. If the company wants a recorded statement and the lawyer thinks it's in your best interest, they'll be with you to review any forms and help you fill them out.

After a slip and fall accident, a lawyer can help you get a fair settlement for your injuries by proving liability. They'll also open a channel of communication with the insurance company. Please consult with us at Petrizzo & Longo Attorneys At Law today about your slip and fall accident.