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Raytown Slip and Fall Lawyer

Experiencing a slip and fall accident can result in lifelong injuries and emotional trauma. When another party’s actions led to the incident, it’s even more devastating. Contact a Raytown slip and fall lawyer to understand what legal options you can pursue.

Hire a Slip and Fall Lawyer to Fight on Your Behalf

With over 50 years of combined professional experience, the lawyers at Northland Injury Law have dedicated their professional lives to securing justice for our clients. We offer free consultations to residents of Raytown and surrounding cities in Missouri.

While a civil case can’t take away what happened to you, it can help hold the responsible party accountable for their actions. Compensation can help make your present and future easier to face.

Evidence to Bolster Your Legal Claim After a Slip and Fall

Around 46,767 deaths in the United States in 2023 were due to a preventable fall. These incidents can happen to anyone, including patrons of businesses and hotels, and especially employees in the workplace.

In 2023, there were 885 worker deaths in the United States due to a fall, slip, or trip in the workplace. That same year, many workers were employed in Raytown’s transportation and warehousing industry, one of the more high-risk jobs in the area.

No matter how or where the incident happened, you’ll work with your lawyer to file your personal injury claim. This is done at the Jackson County Courthouse, located at 415 East 12th Street in Kansas City. You’ll then work together to gather and preserve evidence.

Courts rely on the evidence provided by both sides during a case to make their final decision. Evidence can vary depending on the details of your situation, but can include:

  • Witness testimony
  • Professional testimony
  • A detailed written timeline of events
  • Financial and emotional losses you’ve suffered because of the incident
  • Copies of the incident report
  • Medical records that document injuries
  • Bills to prove your financial losses
  • Photos and videos of your injuries
  • Photos and videos of the incident site
  • Surveillance footage from businesses or residences that shows the incident

Types of Damages in a Raytown Slip and Fall Case

When filing your case with the court, your attorney will calculate the maximum amount of compensation that can be requested in your unique case. They’ll do this by totaling up the losses you’ve suffered since the incident. This can include economic losses, such as:

  • Lost income due to missing work from your injuries.
  • Property damage to your personal belongings, such as your cell phone, clothes, or bag.
  • Medical bills, including surgeries, medications, mental health counseling, and medical aid devices.

Your lawyer will also calculate compensation for your non-financial losses, including compensation for your pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. While these damages can be harder to calculate, they’re equally important as economic losses.

Punitive Damages in a Slip and Fall Case

A third type of damage, called punitive damages, can be requested in specific cases. This can be done if the responsible party acted with extreme negligence or malice.

For example, if a person intentionally caused your accident, they may have to pay you punitive damages. The exact amount varies widely based on the severity of the accident and the behavior of the perpetrator.

While these damages benefit the victim, they were designed to further punish the guilty party and deter any similar behavior from happening in the future.

FAQs

How Do Raytown Courts Determine Fault in a Slip and Fall Case?

Courts determine fault in a slip and fall case by assigning everyone involved in the case a percentage of fault, even the filing party. This helps them determine how much compensation to award the victim and who pays. Any compensation awarded will be reduced by your percentage of fault to help ensure the wrongdoer only pays what they’re responsible for. For example, if you’re found to be 20% at fault and win $100,000, you would only receive $80,000.

How Long Do I Have to File My Slip and Fall Case in Raytown?

You have five years to file your Raytown slip and fall case. This clock starts from the date of the incident. While this deadline may seem long, it’s important to act quickly after an accident happens. The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to preserve the evidence necessary for your case. Surveillance footage will likely tape over itself, and eyewitness memories will fade with time. The sooner you file your case, the more likely your chances of success.

What Should I Avoid Doing After a Slip and Fall Accident?

After a slip and fall accident, be sure to avoid apologizing or admitting any fault in the incident. If you do, it’ll only be used against you later on in your case. Don’t argue with the responsible party, as this can escalate things and make your legal case more difficult later on. Avoid trying to take on your case alone. You’ll need to hire a slip and fall lawyer to help fight on your behalf.

What Do I Need to Prove in a Missouri Slip and Fall Case?

In a Missouri slip and fall case, you need to prove that the guilty party had a duty to act reasonably toward you, they failed to do so, that failure directly caused your injuries, and you suffered real harm from your injuries. People generally have a duty to act with care towards others in everyday life. There needs to be a direct link between their failure and your injuries.

Work With Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers in Missouri

Reach out to Northland Injury Law today to speak with one of our attorneys about your Raytown slip and fall incident. We provide free consultations to new clients at our Kansas City office.

When you work with our firm, you’re working with a team of legal professionals who care about the rights of our Missouri neighbors and community. Let us handle the legal aspects so you can focus on your recovery.

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