A slip and fall accident can lead to serious injuries. If you got hurt on someone else’s property and believe that someone else was to blame for your fall, they should be the ones paying for your medical bills. A Washington, D.C. hotel accident lawyer from our firm can help you build a case and pursue compensation.
Can I Sue After a Slip and Fall?
You can sue after a slip and fall accident if you believe that someone else was to blame for you. The usual target is the property owner. When someone invites you onto their property, the assumption is that it’s safe. A property owner who leaves hazardous situations for their guests, whether that’s a slippery floor or a broken handrail in the stairwell, is acting negligently.
If you got hurt on someone else’s property, you would first submit a claim with their insurance company. Some insurers pay out under a “no-fault” system, where they help you pay for expenses and bills even if no one is really to blame. Other insurers need to be convinced that they should pay out because their insured property owner was negligent. That can take a bit of work, but an experienced personal injury attorney can help you with that.
What Kinds of Medical Bills Can I Pay With My Compensation?
Your compensation can help you pay for medical bills, but it can also help out with other expenses stemming from the accident. Did you miss work? Your settlement can help compensate you for any lost wages. Did you need to hire help or modify your home for accessibility while you were recovering? The damages you win can help with those expenses too.
Why Not Just Use My Health Insurance to Pay Medical Bills?
Understandably, some people think that making a claim with someone else’s insurance company or trying to sue for damages is a hassle. It can take a while to get your money and building a case can seem like a lot of work, even with a lawyer’s help. Why not just rely on your health insurance to pay these medical bills?
The problem here is that you’re still going to end up paying for many of your expenses yourself, even if you have a good insurance plan. Unless you’ve already hit your deductible and out-of-pocket maximum for the year, you’re probably going to have to spend a lot of your own money to get these medical bills paid. Plus, there’s no way to recoup other money that your slip and fall accident cost you, like lost wages.
Talk to an Attorney
So if you’re ready to learn more about your legal options and how our attorneys can help, contact Trombly & Singer, PLLC. Schedule a consultation and tell us a bit more about your situation. Our team is ready to get to work for you.