If you’ve been injured because of a slip and fall accident that you did not cause, you may be entitled to compensation. You should not have to be financially responsible for someone else’s mistake.
Each year, more than one million Americans are injured in slip and fall accidents that result in a visit to the emergency room. Unfortunately, many accidents of this type are preventable.
If one of these accidents happened to you, and you were hurt, contact the Bellevue personal injury attorneys of Tamaki Law today. Call us at (425) 679-6421 to speak with one of our compassionate attorneys.
Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents can occur due to various situations that create dangerous conditions. These may include:
- Uneven floors
- Spills that are not cleaned up or posted with warning signs
- Potholes or large cracks in parking lots
- Icy surfaces that are not treated
- Lack of handrails
- Unsecured ladders
Accidents of this type may also be caused by the property owner’s or their agents’ failure to follow safety practices. Employers and property owners are responsible for ensuring that their property is appropriately maintained. If proper maintenance doesn’t occur, these hazardous conditions could harm anyone walking or standing in the area.
Common Injuries from Slip and Fall Accidents
A slip and fall accident can cause many different injuries. The result of these can be life-altering, especially when a victim is permanently disabled. Injuries may include:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Hip fractures
- Spinal cord injuries
- Fractured bones
- Neck injuries
- Concussions
- Chronic pain
- Knee and ankle injuries
- Shoulder, elbow, and wrist injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
You may already be facing a growing stack of medical bills and wondering how you will pay for them. This can be especially distressing if you are currently out of work due to your injury. You do not have to face this alone. Tamaki Law is prepared to build a strong case to fight for the compensation you may deserve.
What You Should Do After a Slip and Fall Accident
You must seek prompt medical attention if you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident. This will ensure that you receive the care that you need. It will also help prevent any injuries from getting worse. Be sure to follow all doctor’s orders exactly. Keep all documentation that you receive during this time, including invoices and any doctor’s notes.
It’s important to see a doctor even if you believe you may not be hurt. Some injuries may not immediately present symptoms. Only a doctor can diagnose your injuries. If you delay seeing a doctor, an insurance company may try to make the argument that your injuries are not serious.
In the days and weeks following an accident, it’s important to keep a pain journal. By keeping a log of your daily symptoms, you can document your pain levels which may be useful in building your case. Be as specific as you can when writing your journal entries. Include all applicable symptoms and a pain rating using a scale of one to ten.
Avoid posting on social media during this time. It may seem unrelated to your injury, but the content that you post can potentially hurt your case. For example, you may want to post a photo when you’re on vacation with your family. The argument could be made that you do not appear injured in the photo, so your injuries might not be as bad as you claim.
Pursuing Compensation After a Slip and Fall Accident
The process of pursuing compensation after a slip and fall accident is complex. There will be an investigation to determine what happened during the accident and who is at fault. Your lawyer will collect and analyze a significant amount of documentation and evidence. They will help you file a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company.
Insurance companies are known for trying to avoid paying money to injury victims. One way they may do this is by trying to get you to make a recorded statement on the phone. They may be hoping you will say something that implies fault or blame. You should not speak to an insurance adjuster before you discuss your case with an experienced accident attorney. Anything you say to an insurance adjuster can later be used against you.
In addition, insurance companies are notorious for making settlement offers that are too low. They hope that you don’t know all the elements of compensation you may be entitled to. When you choose Tamaki Law to represent you, we will pursue the maximum amount of compensation for you. This may include:
- Medical bills
- Prescription medication
- Physical therapy
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Disfigurement
Our attorneys will handle all negotiations in your case. Most cases are settled outside the courtroom. If negotiations are unsuccessful, Tamaki Law will be ready to fight for you in court.
Why Choose Tamaki Law?
We have been helping injury victims just like you for more than 28 years. During our nearly three decades in business, we have gained a wealth of experience in personal injury law. This means we understand how to build a strong case to fight for you.
It’s important to choose an attorney that you can trust. One way that you can know what your experience may be like is by examining the reviews of a lawyer’s prior clients. For this reason, we gladly share the testimonials of our prior clients. We will bring the same level of tenacity and care to your case as we pursue compensation for you.
Our attorneys have more than 100 years of combined legal experience. We know how to get results for our clients. There are no upfront fees, and there are no fees whatsoever unless we recover compensation for you.
Contact Tamaki Law Today
If you have been hurt in a slip and fall accident in Bellevue that was not your fault, you may be entitled to receive financial compensation. You need to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney about your situation as soon as possible. Call (425) 679-6421 now to discuss your case with a member of the Tamaki Law legal team. You can also submit a contact form to schedule a free consultation.