If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, you may wonder if it is necessary or worth it to bring in an attorney. While you will likely recover more in compensation with the help of an experienced St. Petersburg slip-and-fall lawyer, our team at Salter Healy Rivera & Heptner understands that this is nearly impossible to estimate without examining the facts of your case. Each case is unique, and providing an average settlement amount may be misleading, but you may gain a general idea by considering key factors in your case.
Factors that Affect the Value of the Average Florida Slip and Fall Settlement
Average numbers can be tricky when we use them to make decisions. For example, if we secure 1 Million dollars for one person and $1 for five people, you may be disappointed if you expect a settlement of around $166,000. However, the purpose of a settlement is to recover damages and losses from the accident, which may give you a more reasonable expectation for your case.
Medical Costs
One of the priorities for most settlements is recovering damages to compensate for medical bills. If you slipped and suffered a concussion that resulted in a $4,000 emergency room bill and a week of rest, the amount you claim for this will vary significantly from someone who fell and suffered a spinal cord injury that requires hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of treatment.
Lost Wages
If you have missed work due to your injuries, you may choose to claim damages for lost wages. Again, this can vary significantly based on your income, and how long you were out of work. Additionally, you may claim a different amount if you are unable to work in your field or face a long-term or permanent loss of earning capacity.
Pain and Suffering
Pain and suffering pertain to the emotional impact of the injury. These types of damages are often viewed as non-economic because they do not directly correlate to physical costs. The costs for damages related to pain and suffering may generally relate to what you claim in medical bills or lost wages, but these may have more room to fluctuate in value.
Salter, Healy, Rivera & Heptner Will Fight For You
While the average settlement for a slip-and-fall case may not be a clear indicator for what you can expect, you can expect transparent and clear communication from our firm. It is not uncommon for us to secure five or six-figure verdicts and settlements, and we are experienced in negotiating slip-and-fall cases.
Additionally, our team operates on a contingency fee model, which means you don’t incur any fees unless we win. Further, these are often percentage-based and explained ahead of time, meaning you won’t rack up fees that consume your entire award, leaving you barely better off than you were at the start. We offer free consultations and an obligation-free meeting to discuss the details of your case and determine the best course for you. Get in touch with our St. Petersburg injury attorneys today.
