At our law firm, we regularly recover anywhere from $10,000 to $200,000 and above for a lawsuit involving a torn muscle from a slip and fall. This may be surprising to you if you come across information that puts the average slip and fall soft tissue injury case value at around $2,000 to $10,000.
This is true for those who accept the first offer that comes their way from an insurance company. But even people who know their rights and try to negotiate for a higher amount eventually grow frustrated with the legal jargon, stall tactics, and other hurdles placed in front of them by an insurance company. Those who are represented by an experienced slip and fall attorney normally receive 5 to 6 figures, and even 7-figure settlements if they have severe, disabling injuries.
In this article, we will go into detail about settlement values for a slip and fall lawsuit, and the various forms of compensation you can demand as an accident victim. Please note that the amounts we provide in this article are only estimates based on our record of settlements and verdicts in recent years. What you can receive from a slip and fall injury claim is based on many factors that we must go over with you during a private consultation. For a free case evaluation with a California slip and fall attorney, contact our law firm.
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Torn Muscles and Other Injuries from a Slip and Fall
People often associate falling down with minor injuries, like bruises and scraped knees. But these accidents can cause serious damage to your body, especially when they occur at busy commercial premises like shopping malls, grocery stores, and restaurants. Soft tissue injuries, including torn muscles and muscle strains, are one of the most common types of bodily harm you can suffer if you fall down unexpectedly.
Straining of the muscle happens when the muscle fibers are overstretched. This can occur easily when you fall down and extend your leg or arm to catch yourself, thereby stretching the muscle fibers too far and causing them to tear. Your muscles can also be torn from hitting the ground too hard, especially if you catch yourself with your hands or fall onto your knees.
Muscle tears can result in severe pain that makes it difficult for you to function in your daily life. You are likely to miss time from work and end up with significant medical bills. If the injury is severe, you can end up with long-term or permanent pain, spasms, and limited mobility.
A torn muscle is one of many injuries you can sustain if you fall down due to negligence by a property owner. Most victims end up with multiple slip and fall injuries, such as:
- Ankle or wrist sprain
- Torn knee joint (ACL or MCL)
- Hip fracture
- Traumatic brain injury
- Broken tailbone
- Missing / broken teeth
- Spinal cord or neck injury
- Deep cuts that lead to infections
- Permanent nerve damage
- Chronic pain
Factors that Affect the Amount of Compensation for a Slip and Fall
How much a victim is eligible to receive from a slip and fall lawsuit depends on many issues that have to do with their accident and the injuries they are left with as a result. Here are some of the factors that our attorneys will discuss with you in order determine what your lawsuit is worth:
- Your physical injuries and associated health complications (especially long-term / permanent health issues)
- Your degree of pain and suffering
- The income / wages you have lost and may continue to lose because of your injuries
- If there was any property damage that resulted from the incident (damaged or lost belongings)
- Whether the defendant exhibited gross negligence (excessively careless or reckless conduct) that caused you to be injured on their property
How Long Do Fall Accident Injury Cases Take to Settle?
Slip and fall cases against private property owners will probably take 8 to 10 months to settle for injuries without permanent complications. Lawsuits against public entities generally take 1 to 2 years, and this is due to the claims process that has to take place before you can proceed with a lawsuit. However, there is no way to accurately predict how long it will take to recover your payment.
Sometimes, a fall injury accident case may be resolved in just a few months. At other times, we have lawsuits that go all the trial, meaning that it can take over 3 years for the victim to receive payment. Most cases, however, are not tried in court, so we would say that 6 months to 2 years is a good timeframe to keep in mind when it comes to the length of time to settle a torn muscle from a slip and fall injury case.
What is the Time Limit to File a Slip and Fall Lawsuit?
If you are interested in suing for a torn muscle injury caused by a slip and fall, you must ensure that your lawsuit is filed no later than 2 years from when you had the accident. This is the statute of limitations in California for a personal injury lawsuit, so if you miss the deadline, there is very little chance that the courts will grant you an extension.
Please note that the deadline for accidents on properties owned or operated by the government (city parks, county courthouse, public schools, etc.) have a different statute of limitations. All injury and property damage claims against a city, county, or state entity in California must be filed within 6 months of the accident. Government claims are much more complicated than lawsuits against private entities, so we recommend that you talk to a lawyer at our office to learn more about suing the government for a slip and fall incident.
Legal Advice from a Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer
Having an experienced lawyer by your side is the key to obtaining maximum compensation when you have been injured from dangerous conditions on someone else’s property. Of course, hiring a lawyer can be expensive, which is why clients here at Normandie Law Firm pay $0 out of pocket. The cost of legal representation is covered by the party that injured you and paid to us along with your settlement check. To provide you with even more assurance, we have a Zero Fee Guarantee policy so that you won’t be responsible for any legal fees if we don’t win your lawsuit.
To learn about your rights as the victim of a slip and fall accident, contact us today for a free consultation.
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