It’s normal to feel some level of pain in your wrist if you fall down unexpectedly, and some of these are due to minor injuries that can be treated at home. Nevertheless, it’s important to seek medical attention if you slipped and fell down from a dangerous condition on someone else’s property. First, you want to make sure that you don’t have a serious injury, like a bone fracture or dislocated joint. Second, you will need medical records as proof of the harm you suffered because of the owner’s failure to maintain their property.
Your doctor or an orthopedic specialist will help you choose a course of treatment, which may include prescription meds, physical therapy, surgery, and other procedures. These treatments can be very expensive, and there’s no reason you should be left to cover these payments when someone else is at fault for the accident.
Did you sustain injuries to your wrist or any other part of your body after a slip and fall? If the incident was caused by a dangerous condition that the property owner knew about or should have known about, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit for monetary damages. Hazards that serve as the basis for a slip and fall lawsuit include, but are not limited to:
- Water or spilled drinks on the floor
- Water dripping from leaking pipes or appliances
- Dirty floors in public bathrooms
- Improper cleaning methods (using the wrong product, not wiping up the product completely)
- Uneven or missing flooring
- Lack of handrails or improperly designed handrails
- Poor lighting
- Failure to place Wet Floor signs around spills or freshly mopped areas
- Failure to use anti-slip mats in bathrooms and showers
- Worn out areas on rugs, carpets, and tile
- Oil stains in parking lots
- Algae buildup on pavements, around swimming pools, in showers, gyms, etc.
A fall injury accident lawyer at our office can talk to you about your rights and legal options if you slipped and fell down due to negligence by a property owner. Please contact the offices of Normandie Law Firm and schedule a free case evaluation.
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What can Cause Wrist Pain after a Slip and Fall Accident?
Wrist pain can happen from natural causes like arthritis, repetitive stress on the wrists, and carpal tunnel syndrome. However, the forceful impact of falling down and hitting your hand on the ground or floor can also result in wrist pain. This can happen from a number of common slip and fall injuries, such as:
Wrist sprain– when your wrist is forcefully struck or bent at an angle, there may be overstretching of the ligaments that connect the bones in your wrist. As result, you will experience significant pain and difficulty moving your wrist. The majority of sprains can be treated at home with ice packs, pain medication, and rest, but you should see a doctor to make sure that you don’t have a serious sprain. If you do, hand or wrist surgery may be needed to restore full mobility and reduce the level of pain.
Bone fracture – External force, like your hand hitting the ground as you fall, can cause a bone in your wrist to fracture. Keep in mind that some of these fractures might not show up right away, so if you feel radiating pain in your wrist or other unusual symptoms, go back to your doctor and let them know what’s going on. If left untreated, a fracture can cause deformities, chronic pain, infection, nerve damage, and other severe conditions.
Joint dislocation– Dislocation of the joint may occur when the bones are forced out of position, like a shoulder “popping” out of place. Shoulder and knee dislocations are common injuries caused by slip and falls or trip and falls.
Average Settlement for a Wrist Injury by Slip and Fall Claim
Settlements for slip and fall accidents that cause wrist injuries can range from $15,000 to $600,000. If the victim’s injuries are serious enough to where they need to quit their job or have trouble performing basic tasks, a wrist injury due to a slip and fall lawsuit can be worth over $1,000,000. Because there are so many variations in the types of injuries and their impact on the victim’s life, there’s no singular amount that we would describe as an average fall accident settlement award. However, we can ensure that you are fairly compensated by the responsible party by calculating an amount that’s based on your own circumstances.
How Long Do Slip and Fall Cases Take to Settle?
A slip and fall claim may be settled within a few months if there are no permanent complications or need for long-term medical treatments. However, many fall accidents result in serious injuries to the wrist and other parts of the body, so it can actually take anywhere from 6 to 12 months before a lawsuit is settled. If the injuries are severe enough to cause some form of disability, it’s possible that 2 or more years may be need before a settlement is reached. In rare instances, we may to arrange for a trial, but it’s worth noting that a settlement is still very much a possibility, even if a trial date is scheduled. In fact, only around 5% of all personal injury lawsuits end up before a judge and jury.
Is there a Deadline to File a Slip and Fall Lawsuit?
In California, you have 2 years to file a claim for compensation if you hurt your wrist from a slip and fall incident. Keep in mind that the statute of limitations begins on the date of the accident, so with each passing day, you are one step closer to the deadline to file your lawsuit. The courts rarely make exceptions if you are past the 2-year mark, so please take action on a claim right away by contacting our law firm.
There is, however, a deadline of 6 months to file a claim against government entities. For example, let’s say you fell down from slipping on buildup of algae on a sidewalk that’s maintained by the city. Or, maybe you fell after slipping on water while you were inside a city-owned building. In that case, you will need to obtain the city’s paperwork for a liability claim and fill it out, making sure to include photos, medical records, witness statements, and other documentation as evidence.
Whether you are suing the state of California or a California city or county, these lawsuits have many rule and procedures that apply only to government employees and agencies. That’s why it’s in your best interest to seek help from a law firm with experience in suing for negligence by a public entity.
Contact Normandie Law Firm
Our legal team is standing by to assist you if you sustained injuries from a slip and fall or trip and fall accident. We know you have many questions and concerns about your rights, and we are more than happy to provide you with advice during a free consultation.
If you are worried about the cost of legal fees, let us put your mind at ease with the Zero Fee Guarantee. We bill the at-fault party for the cost of legal services, which is included in your settlement award as long as we win your lawsuit. If we fail to win your case, you owe us $0, as we don’t believe in getting paid unless you do.
To schedule a free case review with a slip and fall injury attorney, contact us today.
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