Henderson Slip and Fall Lawyer
Henderson Slip and Fall Attorney
After suffering an injury that was not your fault, you may be considering legal action to acquire compensation or wondering whether you have a strong claim. If so, a Henderson slip-and-fall lawyer can discuss the details of your injury case with you.
In addition to slip-and-fall injuries, the legal team at Easton & Easton also helps individuals receive a fair settlement after sustaining damages from auto accidents, the wrongful death of a family member, property damage, and catastrophic injuries.
Do I Qualify for Compensation After a Slip-and-Fall?
A slip-and-fall is a type of premises liability accident where a guest on someone else’s property either slips or trips because of a hazardous condition. However, this does not mean that every instance of a visitor falling and getting hurt is a slip-and-fall incident, as it’s known under personal injury law. Premises liability is a principle within injury law that asserts the legal obligation of every property owner to make reasonable efforts in keeping their premises safe.
Slip-and-falls may cause individuals to suffer severe physical harm as well as minor injuries. As long as your accident inflicted damages and meets the requirements of property owner negligence within premises liability, you are entitled to seek monetary compensation, regardless of how seemingly minimal your injuries appear or the circumstances surrounding the slip-and-fall.
It is critical to distinguish accidents that result from the property owner’s carelessness and disregard for the safety of their guests from those that were coincidental or unforeseeable. Therefore, it is the mission of the injured person’s lawyer to establish the presence of negligence. In injury law, negligence is proven by providing evidence that all the relevant elements of negligent conduct were present and directly resulted in the plaintiff’s injury.
Proving Negligence in a Premises Liability Incident
The first factor to prove is that the injured plaintiff was on the premises legally, meaning that they were not on the property to commit some form of unlawful activity. Individuals committing a crime at the time of their injury are not given the same protections under premises liability law. Lawfully being on the property, such as by being an invited guest, a customer, a government worker, etc., means that the owner owes them a certain standard of care.
The next element the harmed party’s attorney must prove is that, while legally on the premises, the plaintiff encountered an unsafe condition that was unreasonably dangerous. In these cases, dangerous hazards are those that can be sensibly determined to potentially harm unsuspecting people. The hazardous condition must also not have been obvious and openly observable. It should be clear that the injured person could not have been readily aware of the unsafe situation.
The plaintiff’s lawyer must then establish, with strong proof, that the property owner was indeed aware of the unsafe circumstances on their premises. This may be evident if a worker made the existence of a safety hazard known to the owner, but the owner made insufficient efforts to resolve the problem, including dismissing the issue altogether.
By proving the owner’s knowledge of the hazard, negligence is established through their failure to uphold their duty of keeping guests safe while on their premises. Lastly, the evidence must show that it was the unsafe conditions and nothing else, including coincidence, that directly caused the victim to sustain their injury and damages.
Once it’s proven that the unresolved hazard alone led to the injury, the lawyer may establish the true scope of the plaintiff’s damages through medical bills, lost wages, etc.
FAQs
Q: What Is the Theory of Liability in a Slip-and-Fall?
A: Liability in slip-and-falls refers to determining whether the property owner in Henderson is liable for the injured plaintiff’s damages. Under premises liability law, the owner is only liable for injuries on their premises if it is proven that the safety hazard that led to the injury was the result of their negligence.
It must be proven, with evidence, that:
- The victim was there lawfully.
- The owner knew of the unsafe conditions.
- The hazard was unreasonably dangerous and was the direct cause of the victim’s injury.
Q: What Damages Can I Recover After a Slip-and-Fall?
A: Compensation for the damages you incurred after a slip-and-fall injury can include both economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic losses include medical expenses, lost income, and diminished earning capacity, while non-economic losses refer to unquantifiable damages, such as pain and suffering. These damages can be hard to convey to the court, so the more supporting and strong evidence available, the better your chances are of receiving a larger settlement.
Q: Is a Slip-and-Fall Part of Tort Law?
A: Yes, slip-and-falls are a form of tort law. Tort law in civil court cases relates to the negligent conduct of someone, whether it be failing to complete an action or committing an action of misconduct, that results in the injury of another person. Slip-and-falls are a form of premises liability, which is one category of injury law, or tort law.
Q: How Much Do You Get for a Slip-and-Fall in NV?
A: It’s not possible to accurately estimate how much someone seeking compensation after their slip-and-fall may receive without taking the various relevant case details into consideration.
Depending on the victim’s age and/or general well-being prior to their injury, the settlement award will largely be influenced by:
- How extreme or severe their sustained injuries are
- How long their recovery is expected to take
- Whether there’s permanent disfigurement, a new disability, or a long-term impact on their daily functionality
Q: How Long Do You Have to Report a Slip-and-Fall in NV?
A: In Nevada, you have two years from the date of the injury or the date when the injury was discovered to file an official injury claim in civil court. If this statute of limitations passes before you file, it’s very simple for the defense’s legal counsel to argue that the injury claim is no longer viable due to the mandated statute expiring, and the case can be easily dismissed. This is why it’s crucial to begin your case as soon as possible.
Contact a Qualified Injury Lawyer About Your Case
Schedule a consultation with the team of law professionals at Easton & Easton. During an initial meeting, a compassionate and experienced injury law attorney can review your case and discuss the legal process. We are also happy to answer any questions you may have.
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Doug and Matt Easton have each been chosen as one of The Best Lawyers in America for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers lists attorneys who have earned selection through exemplary legal work that attracts the notice of their colleagues. Lawyers cannot buy their way onto this list.
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Matt Easton has been selected as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40 in California for 2015 by the National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys — an honor given to less than 1% of personal injury attorneys under the age of 40.
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