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Damages Available in Slip and Fall Cases
If you are injured in a slip and fall accident, you may be faced with expensive medical bills and other costs stemming from your injury. However, the owner of the property where you were hurt may be legally responsible for your injuries. Depending on the facts of the case and the jurisdiction you were in, you may therefore be able to recover damages from the owner.
The most common damages awarded in slip and fall cases are known as “specific” damages. Specific damages work to reimburse you for expenses incurred as a result of the accident. These can include medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and lost income for time the injury kept you from working. Specific damages are fairly easy to calculate, and can be proven with receipts, pay stubs, and so on.
In addition to specific damages, you may be able to recover “general” damages. General damages compensate for your subjective losses. These can include pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. The more severe or permanent the injury, the greater the likelihood that you be awarded these damages.
Some states limit or prohibit the damages that you can recover in a slip and fall case. An experienced personal injury lawyer will be able to advise you of the relevant laws, limits, and damages you may be entitled to.
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