Slipping and falling often seems like a harmless thing. It’s so common that there are countless adages about picking yourself back up when you fall. Unfortunately, sometimes, a fall leaves us feeling like we’ve been in a truck accident.
A nasty fall can leave you with serious injuries, which can lead to missed time at work, emotional distress, endless visits to doctors and physical therapists, and more on your excruciating road to recovery.
The Advocates Salt Lake City personal injury lawyers are in your corner. Our law office is here for you because we all need a little help when facing significant challenges. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Immediately after falling, assess your injuries
Contact The Advocates as soon as possible to begin the road to recovery
Seek medical attention as soon as you can
Keep track of any and all treatment you receive during recovery
Once you’ve completed treatment, your case can move forward
Your Advocate will send a demand letter to the other party
You will pay nothing out-of-pocket when you hire an Advocate.
Your initial consultation with us is always 100% free. There are never any upfront costs or hidden fees.
Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. We do not get paid unless we win your case, and you receive a settlement.
For more information on how settlements and payment work, please see our contingency fee information page.
If the accident resulted in injuries or significant property damage, it is a good idea to contact a lawyer. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you navigate the claims process, which can be lengthy and complex.
Your attorney will gather evidence, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary.
The best way to know if you have a case is to speak with an attorney. The Advocates offer free consultations—you can speak with a qualified legal team to understand what your case is worth without paying a dime.
Every personal injury case is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to accident claims. The length of the claims process will depend on the severity of your injuries, the willingness of the other party to settle, the court’s caseload, and more.
In general, personal injury cases can take anywhere from several months to a several years. It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to get your case started. Each state has a statute of limitations for personal injury cases, after which you will lose your right of action.
When you hire The Advocates, we will begin investigating your accident immediately while you finish medical treatment. Once all evidence and medical records have been compiled, your attorney will send a demand letter to the other party’s insurance company. At this point, negotiations will begin.
In many cases, a settlement can be reached during negotiations. If the other party refuses to make a fair offer, you may choose to file a suit. In the litigation phase, your attorney will represent you in court in front of a judge, jury, and/or arbitrator.
For nearly 30 years, The Advocates have helped thousands of personal injury victims receive fair compensation and care they deserve after their accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you.
We can help you:
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If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident on someone else’s property, you need to prove negligence by establishing the following:
An experienced slip-and-fall lawyer can help you determine whether you have a case.
Personal injury claims are subject to the statute of limitations, the time limit for filing a claim. If you plan to file a slip-and-fall lawsuit, you have to do it before the statute of limitations expires.
Utah’s statute of limitations is generally four years for accident cases such as a slip-and-fall. However, this time frame is much shorter if you are trying to prove the negligence of a government agency, in which case it is only one year.
Contact The Advocates personal injury law firm immediately after receiving medical care for your free case evaluation.
Depending on the circumstances surrounding the accident, slip-and-fall victims can potentially seek damages including:
These are just some examples. A personal injury attorney can help you determine what you can claim, as every case is unique.
A fall can happen at any time. Certain circumstances can increase the risk of slips, trips, and falls:
Slip-and-fall injuries can range from mild to life-threatening. Some common injuries resulting from falls include:
