{"id":2423,"date":"2019-08-05T13:31:13","date_gmt":"2019-08-05T13:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=2423"},"modified":"2024-10-30T21:23:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T21:23:30","slug":"faqs-about-slip-and-fall-personal-injury-claims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/faqs-about-slip-and-fall-personal-injury-claims\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQS About Slip and Fall Personal Injury Claims"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After receiving your initial medical treatment, it is\nimportant in a slip and fall injury claim to protect and preserve the evidence\nand hire an experienced accident attorney to represent you in your case. It is\nimportant to take these actions soon after a slip and fall accident takes place\nin order to be able to prove your case and ultimately win your settlement for\ncompensation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continue reading to review some frequently asked\nquestions about slip and fall accident claims, and get a better understanding of\nwhat to expect from the process.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Slip-and-Fall-Acident-Lawyer-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1565011782162.jpg\" alt=\"Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers\" class=\"wp-image-2424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Slip-and-Fall-Acident-Lawyer-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1565011782162.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Slip-and-Fall-Acident-Lawyer-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1565011782162-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Slip-and-Fall-Acident-Lawyer-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1565011782162-768x424.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers \n317-881-2700<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Some Common Causes of Slip, Trip, and Fall\nAccidents?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Slip and fall accidents are normally caused by\nhazardous surface conditions, like wet floors, uneven walkways, and poorly\nmaintained parking lots. Additional examples of common causes for slip and fall\naccidents include wet or slippery floors, cracked sidewalks, defective\nescalators or moving walkways, jagged walkways, uneven steps, broken tiles,\ntorn carpets, pathway obstructions (debris, rubble, electrical cords, etc.),\ninsufficient lighting, broken, loose or missing handrails, broken ramps,\nconstruction zones, grease or oil spills, failure to post warning signs for\nfloors or steps, failure to remove hazards, failure to remove snow or ice,\ndefective ladders, etc&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is At-Fault in a Slip and Fall Accident?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Laws surrounding slip and fall accidents and liability vary from state to state, so the circumstances for each case will differ. However, in all states, commercial, public, and residential property owners have a certain legal responsibility (duty of care) to ensure their premises are safe and hazard-free in order to protect any visitors from potential harm.&nbsp; See our blog, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/defining-duty-of-care-in-a-personal-injury-lawsuit\/ \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Defining &quot;Duty of Care (opens in a new tab)\">Defining &#8220;Duty of Care<\/a>&#8221; in a Personal Injury Lawsuit\u201d to learn a little more about this legal principle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does the Law Say About Slip and Fall Liability?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here in Indiana, victims of slip and fall accidents are protected under Indiana Premises Liability law. This means if you slip and fall on another person\u2019s property and suffer serious injuries, you may be entitled to legal compensation for your damages. See our blog, <strong>\u201c<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/what-is-premise-liability\/ \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"What is Premise Liability? (opens in a new tab)\">What is Premise Liability?<\/a>\u201d to learn more about these laws. It is vital that you discuss your accident and injuries with a seasoned Indianapolis slip and fall lawyer for help making a claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Do I Need a Slip and Fall Lawyer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You absolutely should hire one. A personal injury lawyer who focuses on slip, trip, and fall accident claims will give you the best chance at recovering the full and fair compensation you deserve. Without the help of a lawyer, you will be subjected to managing all aspects of your claim without professional assistance or any sort of concrete legal knowledge. Such claims are highly complex. It is necessary to hire a lawyer to make a personal injury claim for a slip and fall accident if you want to have the best chance of collecting a reasonable and fair settlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I Provide a Statement to the Insurance Company?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before talking to any insurance adjusters, it is\ncrucial to hire a personal injury lawyer first. The process of speaking with\npersonal or opposing insurance adjusters or their attorneys is delicate and\ncomplex. In fact, it is quite risky.&nbsp; Insurance adjusters and attorneys\nare trained to ask questions that can be later argued are to the benefit of their\nclients. It is crucial to have an experienced slip and fall lawyer on your side\nduring the entire personal injury claim process the same way the defendant has\nan experienced insurance adjuster or attorney on their side from the\nbeginning.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do I Make a Slip and Fall Claim in Indianapolis? <\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact the Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> to speak with a licensed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/practice-areas\/slip-and-fall.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"slip and fall lawyer in Indianapolis (opens in a new tab)\">slip and fall lawyer in Indianapolis<\/a>. Our seasoned personal injury attorneys have extensive trial and litigation experience, and represent injured victims throughout the State of Indiana. We can recover the full and fair compensation you deserve after being injured in a slip, trip, or fall accident. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation and have your case evaluated by a knowledgeable slip and fall personal injury attorney you can trust. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Craven-Hoover-Blazek-Personal-Injury-Law-e1555336425372.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Personal Injury Lawyers 317-881-2700\" class=\"wp-image-2155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Craven-Hoover-Blazek-Personal-Injury-Law-e1555336425372.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Craven-Hoover-Blazek-Personal-Injury-Law-e1555336425372-300x128.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Indianapolis Personal Injury Lawyers \n317-881-2700<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After receiving your initial medical treatment, it is important in a slip and fall injury claim to protect and preserve the evidence and hire an experienced accident attorney to represent you in your case. 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