Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone, anywhere. Whether it’s wet or slippery floors in a grocery store or an uneven sidewalk on a city street, these accidents can result in serious and even catastrophic injuries. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, consult a Columbus slip and fall accident lawyer. An experienced attorney from our personal injury law firm can determine if you are entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
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Do I Need a Lawyer After a Slip & Fall Accident in Columbus?
When Is a Columbus Slip and Fall Accident a Valid Personal Injury Claim?
Under Ohio law (Section 2305.402), property owners and management companies have a legal duty to keep their properties safe; they are responsible for injuries caused by hazards on their property, except for trespassers. You may have a case to recover damages (both economic and non-economic damages) if your injury was due to a property owner’s negligence. Talk to a slip and fall accident attorney in our personal injury law firm to see if you have a valid personal injury case.
Common Places for Slip and Fall Accidents to Occur in Columbus
Personal injury victims may have a valid slip and fall case if the fall occurred in places such as retail stores, malls, restaurants, bars, grocery stores, public parks, recreation areas, sidewalks, rental units with broken stairs or poor lighting, parking lots, or private homes.
How Can Columbus Slip and Fall Injury Lawyers Help Me?
If a slip and fall accident occurred on private, public, or commercial properties, and you’ve been seriously injured, a personal injury lawyer can provide legal representation. We can:
Provide legal guidance for the entire process
Investigate the accident and gather evidence (like medical records and an incident report)
Prove liability
Evaluate your slip and fall injury claim
Negotiate with insurance adjusters from the insurance company for fair compensation
Ensure timely filing of the claim
Most personal injury cases are resolved through negotiations, but we represent you in court if necessary.
How Long Do I Have to File a Slip and Fall Claim in Ohio?
According to the Ohio statute of limitations, injury victims generally have two years from the date the slip and fall accident happened to file a personal injury claim, though exceptions may apply. Consulting a lawyer is essential to ensure you meet the deadline and can seek a fair settlement.
Common Slip and Fall Injuries in Columbus
A slip and fall attorney handles premises liability claims for clients with serious injuries, including:
What Compensation Could I Receive for My Slip and Fall Accident Claim?
Filing a personal injury lawsuit after a slip and fall accident can help you seek compensation for the emotional and physical pain you suffered. This may cover medical expenses like hospital bills, medications, physical therapy, and other necessary treatments (including medical bills for future care). You could also receive compensation for lost income, including future wages, if you’re unable to work. In fatal cases, parties responsible can be held liable in a wrongful death suit.
Contact a Columbus Premises Liability Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one suffered debilitating injuries from a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, the legal team at our law firm is here to help.
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$7.5 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$500,000
$500,000 Policy limit settlement for a 48-year-old woman injured in a Cook County head-on collision after another driver made an unsafe left turn into traffic.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$300,000
Recovery for a 16-year-old girl who suffered a skull fracture after her e-bike struck a metal driveway marker placed along the roadway.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$250,000
Recovered for an individual who suffered a severe knee injury after a slip and fall on a wet floor at a Will County retail store.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
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