When you’re hurt in a slip-and-fall accident, it seems that the blame would fall on the responsible party completely. They didn’t concern themselves with your safety, and you shouldn’t have to pay for that, right?
Unfortunately, the answer isn’t always so simple. You might find yourself struggling with the concept of comparative negligence in your slip-and-fall accident. That makes it tougher to prove you were injured and should receive compensation for your losses.
If you’re not sure how to defend your claim or what comparative negligence means in your case, start here for answers. Your injury lawyer can also provide personalized answers about your claim and shared fault.
When you file a personal injury lawsuit, it’s typically because the responsible party has done something negligent. They’re at fault for your injuries, and you’re owed compensation that covers those losses. However, that doesn’t mean your part in the accident isn’t a factor.
If you were injured but were partly at fault for the injuries, your actions could affect your claim. If you take partial responsibility for the accident, your compensation may be reduced because of that responsibility.
For example, let’s say you were texting when you slipped and fell. The property owner is responsible for not ensuring their location was safe. However, because you were distracted by your phone, you might be found 10 percent at fault. Because of this, you might only receive 90 percent of the compensation you would have otherwise received.
When you’re suffering from painful, complex injuries, losing your compensation could be devastating. That’s why you need to talk to your Long Island personal injury lawyer about your slip-and-fall accident and how to defend it against claims of shared fault.
If you don’t fight back, you could even lose all your compensation. Fortunately, your lawyer has the tools and resources needed to build a defense.
For example, there may have been eyewitnesses to the accident. They saw you slip-and-fall, and they can help you prove that you weren’t responsible for your injuries. In other cases, you might provide your phone records. That can show you weren’t talking and texting at the time of the accident, or that even if you were, it didn’t affect the accident.
Another reliable option for evidence is video footage, especially if you’re able to access the business’s security footage. Images of the accident can help you build the defense you need for your claim.
If you’ve been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries. Unfortunately, the responsible party may do everything they can to pin the blame on you, including saying you were negligent, too.
Because you’ll need to protect your claim now, not later, it’s best to reach out for help. Talk to your attorney at Jaghab, Jaghab & Jaghab, PC about a free consultation, during which we can talk about your claim and how we can help you recover. To get started, give us a call at 516-747-8830 or visit our website for help.
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