Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere – even in funeral homes. If you or a loved one suffered harm while on the premises of a funeral home, then you might have grounds to file a lawsuit. For more information about the legal options available to you and your family, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm immediately. Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our personal injury accident attorneys are ready to handle your slip and fall accident claim effectively and sue the funeral home owner to get you the settlement that you are owed.
Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, including on the premises of funeral homes. Some of the common causes of slip and fall accidents are listed below:
- Wet floors
- Recently mopped floors
- Spills
- Leaks (including air conditioning leaks, restroom leaks, etc.)
- Littered floors (specifically paper, trash, leaves, etc.)
- Missing or misplaced warning signs
These hazards can cause slip and fall accidents anywhere on the premises of a funeral home, including in the lobby, in the restrooms, out in the parking lot, in reception areas, etc.
Common Slip and Fall Injuries
Some of the most common slip and fall injuries are listed below:
- Head injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Hip injuries
- Knee injuries
- Pelvic injuries
- Fractures
- Sprains and strains
- Scrapes and bruises
- Lacerations
These injuries could require long term medical care. Some of these injuries could result in temporary or even permanent disability. Of course, these injuries can also be fatal. Regardless of the harm that you or a loved one suffered in a funeral home slip and fall accident, it is essential that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible as you might have grounds to sue.
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Premise Liability and Your Right to Sue
Do you have the right to file a lawsuit after a slip and fall accident at a funeral home? Yes – you can certainly file a lawsuit. Your right to file a lawsuit will be based on the concept of premise liability. Based on premise liability, all property owners owe their guests a duty of care. They must ensure that their entire premises are free of any hazards that could cause any accidents to guests. When property owners breach their duty of care and fail to identify and address the hazards present on the premises, they can directly contribute to incidents and can be liable for all resulting harm. What does this mean? This means that you could have grounds to file a lawsuit against the owner of the funeral home. For more information about your right to file a lawsuit, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm as soon as possible. We are ready to help you better understand your legal options.
Your Right to Recover Compensation
If your lawsuit is successful, you could be eligible to recover compensation for some of the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Funeral and burial costs
- Punitive damages
- Legal fees
For more information about the specific type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to recover, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to fight for your right to recover the compensation that you are owed for the harm that you or a loved one suffered in your slip and fall accident at a funeral home.
What Should You Do?
After the slip and fall accident, it is important that you act appropriately to ensure that you can take action against the property owner. Consider the following recommendations:
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible
- Take photos of all your injuries and the scene of the accident
- Identify any surveillance cameras that might have captured the accident (take note of the time of the incident for reference)
- File an accident report with the property owner (request a copy of the report)
- Speak to witnesses and collect their contact information
- Gather all medical records
- Gather all records of lost income
- Find a slip and fall lawyer to handle your case
If you are ever unsure of what you should do next, you can contact us – our experts can guide you every step of the way.
File Your Claim On Time
How long do you have to file your slip and fall injury claim after an accident at a funeral home? If you are filing your lawsuit in the state of California, your claim will be subject to a two-year statute of limitations, which means that you will have two years to file your lawsuit. A statute of limitations essentially determines the total length of time that claimants have to file their claims. If claimants fail to file their claims on time, then they can lose their right to sue entirely. It is also important to note that certain exceptions to the statute of limitations can apply based on the details surrounding the lawsuit. These exceptions could result in the statute of limitations being paused for some time. For more information about the total length of time that you have to file your claim, do not hesitate to contact us immediately. We can help you file your claim on time.
Time to Settle a Funeral Home Slip and Fall Case
Whether you have already filed your funeral home slip and fall case or you are thinking about filing your case, you might have the following question: how long does it take to settle a case like mine? Here at our law firm, we understand how frustrating it can be to wait to reach a settlement; therefore, we always aim to settle our client’s cases as quickly as possible – of course, without sacrificing the maximum settlement. In general, we aim to settle injury cases like yours in about six months. However, it is important to note that claims can take much longer to settle depending on the details of the claim and any issues that arise. For instance, claims with even minor issues can take up to eight months to settle. Claims with moderate issues can take up to 18 months to settle. Claims with significant issues can take two years or more to settle. When you allow our slip and fall experts to handle your claim, you can trust that we will work to settle your claim within a reasonable time.
Contact Normandie Law Firm Today
Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have decades of experience handling all sorts of claims, like slip and fall claims. No matter where you slip and fall accident happened, our lawyers are ready to take on your claim and help you sue the negligent property owner – and, of course, fight for the compensation that you are owed. If you are ready to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm, contact us at your earliest convenience. We are ready to help.
We always aim to remain accessible to all parties who might need legal help after an accident; therefore, we offer free legal services. Our free legal services specifically include free consultations and free second opinions. During these legal services, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with the guidance that you need to begin or continue your funeral home slip and fall lawsuit. To benefit from these free legal services, do not hesitate to contact our experts immediately.
We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, so you will never have to pay upfront legal costs. In addition, we work on a strict contingency structure. This means that you will not have to pay for legal fees unless your lawsuit is successful. If you don’t win, you simply will not have to pay anything.
If you are ready to discuss your legal options with the experts at our firm, contact us immediately. We are ready to help you win the settlement that you are owed.
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