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Slip and fall settlements are determined by negotiating the amount that the responsible party is willing to pay and what the victim is willing to accept. A slip and fall settlement is determined by evaluating the likely result in the case if it were to go to trial in front of a jury.
Only two percent of cases go to a jury trial.
The average slip and fall settlement is between $15,000 and $45,000. Whether your case falls within the average range depends on several factors. If your injuries are relatively minor, your case may be below average.
1Liability. The defendant had a duty of care, and was negligent in performing their duty of care.2Negligence. The defendant breached that duty and the plaintiff was harmed.3Responsibility/Fault. The breach of duty, or negligence on the part of the defendant, was a major factor in causing the plaintiff's injuries.
Negligence is a key factor in personal injury claims and lawsuits. Where another individual or entity has been negligent or guilty of wrongdoing which causes the unnecessary injuries of another, the negligent party(ies) may be held legally responsible.
The property owner owed you a duty of care. They breached the duty of care. The breach caused your accident and injuries. You have damages resulting from the accident.
You can recover up to $250,000 in pain and suffering, or any non-economic damages.
A valid slip and fall claim is usually at least worth the value of your medical bills. So you can probably safely assume you are entitled to recover at least that amount. In addition, however, you may be entitled to recover what is referred to as pain and suffering.