Slip and fall incidents can happen anywhere, from a wet grocery store floor to an uneven sidewalk, often resulting in serious injuries. If you’ve been hurt because of dangerous conditions on someone else’s property, a South Bend slip and fall accident lawyer from our personal injury law firm can help you pursue compensation.
In this Article
Do I Need a Lawyer After a Slip & Fall Accident in South Bend?
When Are South Bend Slip and Fall Accidents Valid Personal Injury Cases?
Under Indiana law, South Bend property owners must keep their premises safe. If a property owner knew about a hazard but didn’t fix it, leading to an accident, they can be held liable. We can help you determine if you have a valid personal injury claim for an injury that happened on someone else’s property.
Common Places for Slip and Fall Accidents to Occur in South Bend
Slip and fall accidents caused by someone else’s negligence can occur due to many factors in a variety of places, including:
Retail stores or malls
Restaurants or bars
Grocery stores
Public parks or recreation areas
Sidewalks or parking lots
Private residences and private property
How Can South Bend Slip and Fall Injury Lawyers Help Me?
A South Bend personal injury lawyer can help an injured party prove negligence and secure financial support for medical care, lost wages, and other damages. Our team will investigate the accident scene, gather evidence (like incident reports), prove liability, accurately value your claim, and negotiate with the insurance company to get you maximum compensation. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, our legal team is prepared to represent our clients in court.
How Long Do Slip and Fall Injury Victims Have to File a Slip and Fall Claim in Indiana?
Under Indiana law (Indiana Office of Court Services), you generally have two years from the date of the slip and fall accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. There can be exceptions, so it’s important to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible after an injury caused by a property owner’s negligence.
Common Slip and Fall Injuries in South Bend
Slip and fall victims may have severe injuries, including:
Head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
Back, neck, and spinal cord injuries (SCIs)
Fatalities, which can result in wrongful death compensation
What Financial Compensation Could I Receive for My Slip and Fall Accident Case?
A slip and fall lawsuit can help you recover compensation for economic and non-economic damages, including medical expenses, lost income if you are unable to work, and pain and suffering. You may also be compensated for property damage, such as a broken phone or laptop.
Contact an Indiana Slip and Fall Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one suffered a slip and fall accident on someone’s unsafe property, seek medical attention. Afterwards, contact our slip and fall attorneys who can determine if you have a valid premises liability case. Our team can explain the legal process to take legal action against negligent parties.
Free Slip and Fall Injury Case Evaluations
We offer a free consultation with a seasoned South Bend slip and fall lawyer. Our personal injury law firm works on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no upfront fees for your legal help securing fair compensation. Call our offices today.
Get help from a South Bend slip and fall injury lawyer when you've suffered fall injuries in a slip and fall accident caused by someone else’s negligence.
$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.
Latisha S.
Great service. They helped me get my money, and everyone was very pleasant even though the health insurance took a while. Everything was on point on Kryder’s side.
(312) 223-1700