One of the most common questions we hear from slip-and-fall accident victims involves how much they could receive if they win their cases. Many accident victims conduct their own online research to determine the average settlement amount for similar cases.

Unfortunately, there is no “average” settlement amount for slip-and-fall cases because every case is different. As with all personal injury cases, the factors in each slip-and-fall case are unique and may directly affect any potential settlement the victim may recover.

For this reason, it’s challenging to determine the average settlement amount you may be entitled to receive. However, with the help of this article, you can understand more of what goes into determining a financial recovery.

What Are the Most Common Injuries From a Slip-and-Fall Accident?

Although every slip-and-fall accident victim may experience different injuries due to the circumstances involved, several commonly cited injuries are reported often, including:

  • Broken bones
  • Sprain (wrists and ankles)
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Head, neck, and back injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Soft tissue damage

Due to the frequent rainstorms in Florida, it’s very common for people to fall on wet entryway floors of businesses, grocery stores, department stores, etc. Sadly, these slip-and-fall accidents are most likely attributed to staff not correctly marking the area with “wet floor” warning signs or mopping up the water to make the area safe for visitors.

Some other contributing factors to slip-and-fall accidents are:

  • Uneven surfaces
  • Broken or missing stairs or floor tiles
  • Torn carpeting
  • Broken or missing handrails
  • Poor lighting conditions

What Factors Help to Determine a Slip-and-Fall Settlement?

Your personal injury attorney will take several legal factors into consideration when determining how much your slip-and-fall claim could be worth. Some of the critical factors that are considered in slip and fall accidents are:

  • The number of injuries you sustained in the slip-and-fall accident.
  • The severity of the injury or injuries that you sustained.
  • How the slip-and-fall injuries have impacted your overall quality of life.
  • Who is liable for the accident?

What Type of Damages Can I Recover?

Florida law allows personal injury victims to recover economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are awarded to reimburse accident victims for the out-of-pocket expenses they have paid or may have to pay in the future due to being injured.

Some common economic damages awarded to slip-and-fall injury victims are:

  • Past, current, and future medical bills
  • Lost wages
  • Loss of earning capacity

Non-economic damages are granted to help make individuals be “made whole” again and are based on intangible losses they have suffered. Some examples of non-economic damages are:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional trauma
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Loss of companionship
  • Permanent disfigurement and scarring

How Can a Slip-and-Fall Accident Attorney Help Me Recover More Compensation After an Accident?

If you’ve suffered a slip-and-fall accident and have incurred significant medical expenses, you are probably eager to know how much financial compensation you might be able to recover with an accident claim. However, it’s vital that personal injury victims understand all cases are different, and therefore potential settlements will also vary.

To learn more about how financial settlements are determined, contact RTRLAW for a free, no-obligation case review today. A trained legal team member can answer your questions. If our attorneys take your case, you will not have to pay anything up front. RTRLAW takes slip-and-fall cases on a contingency basis, meaning you owe ZERO dollars unless we win your case and recover money for you.