Ylla | Gosney represents injured slip-and-fall victims in Choctaw, Oklahoma. A slip-and-fall hazard on someone’s property that causes someone to get injured is considered a premises liability. Our law firm will hold the property owner responsible for creating a premises liability and ensure you recover financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and emotional damage.
A premises liability doesn’t have to define the rest of your life. Understand what legal options are available for your situation today by contacting Ylla | Gosney for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Slip-And-Fall Accident Injury?
Yes, it is recommended to consult with an attorney after suffering a premises liability injury. After a premises liability injury, most victims will be offered a quick settlement by the insurance company of the party responsible. But what most victims don’t understand is that an initial settlement offer does not typically cover the extent of your damages.
The Premises Liability Lawyers at Ylla | Gosney will hold the insurance company liable for the full extent of your damages if your injury caused you to need medical treatment or miss time at work. On behalf of our clients in Choctaw, Oklahoma, we aggressively pursue compensation for:
- Present and future medical expenses
- Loss of income, as well as the reduction in your earning capacity, you’ve suffered from your injuries
- Cost of living with your injury, such as making your home disability accessible, purchasing a wheelchair or crutches, hiring a nurse or housekeeper
- Damage done to your property during the accident
- Pain and suffering caused by your injuries
- Stress and anxiety due to the nature of your accident
- Your mental state after a life-changing accident
How to Strengthen Your Slip-and-Fall Case
If you suffer an injury from a slip-and-fall accident, seek medical attention immediately. Nothing is more important than your health. Also, failing to seek medical attention after you’ve been injured can be harmful to your claim if you decide to file a lawsuit. After you get medical care, we recommended the following to strengthen your case:
- Report the injury to management or police (if applicable). Slip-and-fall accidents require a prompt investigation, especially at corporate stores like Walmart, Target, or Whole Foods. Reporting the injury will also help your case if you decide to file a premises liability claim against the property owner.
- Take your own photos of the scene and get witness statements. Hazardous conditions in public or private locations can be removed or remedied very quickly to prevent more accidents, so it is important for you to capture the dangerous environment while it is still there.
- Follow up on your injuries with a doctor. Any injuries you’ve sustained from your accident will become a part of your case, and you will need a doctor to corroborate your injuries.
- Contact Ylla | Gosney to protect your rights to compensation. Most accident victims find themselves overwhelmed by the incident and fail to realize the enormous impact a serious injury can have on their lives. Our Premises Liability Attorneys can help you understand your legal options and get you the compensation you need to make a full recovery.
The Next Steps Ylla | Gosney Will Take With Your Slip-and-Fall Case
At Ylla | Gosney, when we take on a client who has been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, we provide them with the following services to ensure they receive a successful outcome:
- Accurate damage calculation: we calculate damages based on expert testimony, medical evaluations, and economic analyses to cover every aspect of your current and long-term medical needs.
- Clear reports and expert witness testimony: our firm compiles detailed reports that outline the extent of your injuries and the impact they will have on the rest of your life. We organize expert witness testimony to reinforce the credibility of your claim and the incident.
- Minimizing liability: if you file a claim or lawsuit against an at-fault party, they will most likely attempt to put some or all of the blame onto you. Our firm will analyze your case and work to minimize or eliminate liability in your personal injury accident.
- Negotiating with insurers: our experienced team of lawyers are expert negotiators and understand the tactics insurance companies will take to attempt to minimize your damages and compensation. We ensure our clients receive a fair settlement that fully covers their current and future needs.
- Court Representation: our trial lawyers will represent you in court and build a strong case, highlighting the depth of your injuries and the necessity for recovering damages.
What is a Slip-and-Fall Case Worth?
When a lawsuit is filed by an attorney on behalf of the plaintiff in a slip-and-fall case, a settlement may be offered at any time. In fact, nearly 95% of civil cases are resolved through settlement deals, rather than with a jury verdict in a trial. So, a settlement is the likely outcome.
Before you decide whether or not to settle, you need to understand how much your lawsuit is worth. The Slip-and-Fall Lawyers at Ylla | Gosney can assess your damages and give you a good idea about the value of your case. The value of your case will largely be determined by the following damages:
- Medical bills
- Property damage
- Pharmaceuticals, wheelchairs, crutches, or whatever else is needed to help you live with your injury
- Lost wages
The cost of these damages will go toward your settlement amount, as well as non-economic damages, which include:
- Pain and suffering caused by your injuries
- Stress and anxiety due to the nature of your accident
- Your mental state after a life-changing accident
- Loss of consortium (to be filed by your spouse or immediate family member due to loss of love or companionship)
Victims are eligible to request more money for their non-economic damages if they:
- Had a long recovery period
- Required invasive medical treatment, or medical treatments that were ongoing
- Were particularly painful injuries
- Had obvious physical signs of the injury like scars, or loss of a limb
- Contained severe injuries that resulted in permanent physical alterations or disability
Contact Ylla | Gosney Attorneys at Law
If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip-and-fall accident due to the carelessness of a person or a hazardous condition in Choctaw, Oklahoma, Ylla | Gosney can help you get the compensation you need. Navigating the legal complexities of liability law can be a nightmare for you and your family, but it doesn’t have to be.
We’ll connect you to immediate medical treatment, assign a lawyer to your case, and begin negotiating a fair settlement on your behalf. Get started today by contacting us for a no-cost, no-obligation case review.