Slip and fall accidents are, by far, some of the most common types of personal injury accidents. These personal injury accidents are so common due to the fact that they can happen almost anywhere – you could suffer a slip and fall accident essentially any time that you are walking. Whether you are walking on the premises of a store or your workplace, for instance, on a sidewalk or on a parking lot, you could slip on a hazard and fall.
If you suffered a slip and fall accident, you likely suffered a number of injuries. Although slip and fall accidents are usually associated with minor to moderate injuries such as sprains, fractures, or dislocations, for example, some slip and fall accidents could result in traumatic injuries – which could lead to the diagnosis of chronic pain disorders. One well-known chronic pain disorder is trigeminal neuralgia, which has previously resulted from slip and fall accidents. If you suffered a slip and fall accident and were later diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, you might have grounds to pursue a trigeminal neuralgia slip and fall claim. If you would like to learn more about your right to pursue a trigeminal neuralgia slip and fall claim against the party that contributed to the harm that you suffered, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible.
Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm dedicated to representing the victims of personal injury accidents. Some of the personal injury claims that we handle include slip and fall claims. Our lawyers have experience handling claims surrounding all sorts of harm resulting from slip and fall accidents – including trigeminal neuralgia. If you would like discuss the possibility of pursuing a claim with the trigeminal neuralgia slip and fall experts at our firm, do not hesitate to contact Normandie Law Firm at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with all the information that you need to reach the successful outcome that you deserve.
What is Trigeminal Neuralgia?
When you received your diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia, did you have any idea of what the condition entailed? Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare diagnosis – there are only about 200,000 cases in the U.S. per year. Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain disorder affecting the trigeminal nerve. The condition can be broken down into two categories: typical trigeminal neuralgia and atypical trigeminal neuralgia.
Typical trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by sharp, shock-like pain that occurs suddenly on one side of the face. The bursts of severe and constant pain can last between a few seconds to a few minutes. Episodes can last approximately 2 hours – in which severe pain comes and goes. Atypical trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by a stabbing or burning pain that is constant. Even though the pain associated with atypical trigeminal neuralgia is always present, the pain does not reach the severity as the pain in typical trigeminal neuralgia.
In general, the parties suffering trigeminal neuralgia have one or the other – either a typical or an atypical diagnosis. However, there have been cases in which those diagnosed with the condition have a diagnosis of both typical and atypical trigeminal neuralgia. These parties experience the symptoms of both categories of the condition. Therefore, they are in constant pain and have bursts of severe pain as well.
Regardless of the specific diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia, you will likely have grounds to pursue a claim. A diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia can severely affect your life; the chronic pain associated with the condition could prevent you from living a normal life.
Can a Slip and Fall Accident Result in Trigeminal Neuralgia?
What is the association between slip and fall accidents and trigeminal neuralgia? There is a number of harm that is commonly associated with slip and fall accidents; trigeminal neuralgia is not considered part of this common harm. Rather than being directly associated with slip and fall accidents, trigeminal neuralgia is associate with one of the common injuries resulting from these accidents. Specifically, trigeminal neuralgia occurs as a result of an injury to the trigeminal nerve. Trigeminal nerve injuries occur as a result of trauma to the face or the head. Severe injuries directly resulting from slip and fall accidents can include head injuries, brain injuries, facial injuries, and skull injuries – all of which are traumatic enough to damage to trigeminal nerve (leading to trigeminal neuralgia). Once again, can a slip and fall accident cause trigeminal neuralgia? In some of the most traumatic slip and fall incidents, trigeminal neuralgia is indeed a potential result.
Do I Have the Right to Sue for Trigeminal Neuralgia due to a Slip and Fall?
Your right to sue for the trigeminal neuralgia that you suffered in your slip and fall accident depends on the specific details of your claim. In general, you will the right to pursue a claim if you can prove that the slip and fall accident that you suffered was caused by the negligent actions of a party. You should be familiar with the following:
- Parties owe you a specific duty of care. They must ensure that their premises are free of any hazards that could potentially create a risk of harm to others. They must identify and address hazards to keep their premises safe.
- Parties can breach their duty of care by failing to identify hazards, failing to address hazards, and simply knowingly ignoring hazards and the risk their represent for others.
- Parties breaching their duty of care can cause a slip and fall accident.
- Parties can contribute to the harm suffered due to the slip and fall caused by the breach of duty.
If you can prove that the slip and fall that you suffered was a direct result of a breach of duty, the party that owed you a duty of care will likely be liable for all the harm that you suffered. What does this mean? If you suffered trigeminal neuralgia due to your slip and fall accident, the party that negligently and recklessly contributed to your accident could be held accountable for the harm you have suffered and will continue to suffer because of your chronic pain disorder. For more information about your right to sue for trigeminal neuralgia caused by a slip and fall accident, do not hesitate to contact our firm as soon as possible. The lawyers at Normandie Law Firm are ready to provide you with all the information that you need to understand your right to sue.
Can I Recover Compensation?
Could you recover monetary compensation if you pursue a claim for the trigeminal neuralgia that you suffered due to your slip and fall accident? It is normal to have questions regarding your specific right to recover compensation. However, you must be aware that your right to receive compensation depends strictly on the details of your claim. Although all claims are different, some of the common types of compensation available for slip and fall claims regardless of the harm suffered include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost earning
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Punitive damages
Because trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain disorder that is likely to affect every aspect of your life, the value of your claim is likely to be significant (in comparison to claims arising from temporary/minor injuries, for instance). If you would like to learn more about the specific type and amount of compensation that you might be eligible to recover for your trigeminal neuralgia slip and fall claim, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with our lawyers as soon as possible. Our lawyers will evaluate your claim and help you gain a thorough understanding of the potential value of your claim. When you allow our slip and fall lawyers to handle your claim, you can be certain that there will always be someone fighting your right to recover the maximum compensation available.
What Deadline Applies to My Claim?
Without a doubt, you likely have grounds to pursue a claim. Did you know that you could lose your right to pursue a claim if you fail to take action within the appropriate length of time? All claims are subject to statutes of limitations. A statute of limitations establishes the specific length of time that claimants have to pursue their claims; when claimants fail to file their claims within the specific deadline established by the statute of limitations, they are risking their right to sue. In the state of California, for instance, slip and fall claims are generally subjected to a two-year statute of limitations. If you suffered trigeminal neuralgia from a slip and fall accident, your claim will likely be subjected to the two-year deadline. You could pursue your claim two years from the date of your accident or from the date that you identified your injuries. Because failing to understand the deadline that applies to your claim could represent the risk of losing the right to sue, it is essential that you discuss the statute of limitation that applies to your claim with an expert of Trigeminal neuralgia slip and fall claims – such as those at our law firm.
Contact Normandie Law Firm Today
Were you left dealing with trigeminal neuralgia as a direct result of the slip and fall accident that you suffered? Trigeminal neuralgia is an unfortunate possibility for the parties who have suffered slip and fall accidents. If you developed trigeminal neuralgia, you will likely have grounds to pursue a claim against the party liable for the slip and fall accident that you experienced. Are you interested in exploring the possibility of filing a claim against the party that contributed to the harm that you suffered and will continue to suffer? If so, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible. Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm with many years of experience handling different sorts of claims – including slip and fall claims. Our lawyers have the expertise necessary to handle your claim and help you reach the outcome that you deserve. If you would like to discuss your claim with our lawyers, do not hesitate to contact Normandie Law Firm today.
When you contact our firm, you will find that you could benefit from our free legal services without ever having to worry about paying any upfront legal fees. At Normandie Law Firm, we understand the financial effect that personal injury accidents can have on victims and their families; we are also aware that potential claimants can choose to forgo pursuing a claim due to fear of expensive legal fees. Because we offer free consultations and free second opinions, victims of slip and fall accidents dealing with trigeminal neuralgia can seek legal assistance with our experts without the need to worry about paying any fees. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our lawyers will be available to answer any of your questions and address any of your concerns – ensuring that you always have access to all the information that you need to pursue your claim. If you would like to schedule either a free consultation or a free second opinion, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Our trigeminal neuralgia slip and fall experts are ready to provide you all the information that you need to pursue your claim.
How is our firm making these free legal services available to those interested in pursuing trigeminal neuralgia slip and fall claims? Our firm offers a Zero-Fee guarantee – which ensures that our clients will never be required to pay any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. This guarantee also establishes our strict contingency structure; this means that you will never be required to pay anything until after reaching a successful outcome for your claim. If you are ready to discuss your claim with the experts at our law firm, do not hesitate to contact Normandie Law Firm at your earliest convenience – we are ready to fight for your rights.
