{"id":894,"date":"2016-09-07T18:15:41","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T18:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=894"},"modified":"2024-11-01T19:57:55","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T19:57:55","slug":"3-lies-about-slip-and-fall-accident-cases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/3-lies-about-slip-and-fall-accident-cases\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Lies About Slip and Fall Accident Cases"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image size-medium wp-image-1186\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Slip-and-Fall-Lawyers-Indianapolis-Indiana-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Slip and Fall Lawyers 317-881-2700\" class=\"wp-image-1186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Slip-and-Fall-Lawyers-Indianapolis-Indiana-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Slip-and-Fall-Lawyers-Indianapolis-Indiana-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Slip-and-Fall-Lawyers-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x681.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Indianapolis Slip and Fall Lawyers 317-881-2700<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the field of personal injury law, slip, trip, and fall cases add up to a significant amount of claims. From wet floors and icy sidewalks, to unleveled concrete and frayed carpeting, slip and fall claims are wide-spread, which means there are several ways a person can sustain serious injuries. As one of the most common personal injury claims, it\u2019s not surprising that there are a few myths surrounding such cases that might confuse the average slip and fall victim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So to protect yourself and gain clarity, it is wise to learn the truths to these falsehoods. Continue reading to learn the three most common lies about slip, trip, and fall accident claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Slip and Fall Myths<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2776 <span style=\"color: #85a3e0;\"><strong><em>You Don\u2019t Have a Case.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because injury cases can be so complex, many victims are unclear about another\u2019s liability or duty of care. This leads them to believe anyone that tells them they probably don\u2019t have a case. But there are so many minute and complex details that go into the investigatory process of an accident claim, that a person cannot always trust the legitimacy of a slip and fall case at first-glance. This is why you need to consult a personal injury lawyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2777 <span style=\"color: #85a3e0;\"><strong><em>A Warning Sign Was Posted, So You Can\u2019t Sue.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although a warning sign is standard procedure to alert others of a potential hazard, it does not always exclude a person or entity\u2019s responsibility in a slip and fall claim. There are several other details that go into accidents such as these, and a sign is not enough to entirely eliminate liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2778 <span style=\"color: #85a3e0;\"><strong><em>You Can Only Recover for Economical Losses.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many slip and fall victims also become victims of this common lie. In personal injury cases, victims can recover compensation for more than just hospital bills, medical expenses, and lost wages. Depending on the severity of the injuries, the extent of negligence, and more, a court can also award compensation for non-economic damages and even punitive damages if the negligence was egregious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consult a Personal Injury Lawyer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many myths surrounding slip and fall claims, and since they greatly differ individually, it is important to retain the services of an experienced personal injury lawyer that focuses on slip and fall accident cases. They can thoroughly assess your accident and determine whether or not you have a valid claim. If you do, they will represent your case without collecting a single dollar until they prevail for you. This is called a contingency-fee basis, which you can learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/how-much-does-a-personal-injury-lawyer-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C.<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-medium wp-image-812\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Craven-Hoover-Blazek-Personal-Injury-Law-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"Craven Hoover Blazek Personal Injury Law\" class=\"wp-image-812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Craven-Hoover-Blazek-Personal-Injury-Law-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Craven-Hoover-Blazek-Personal-Injury-Law-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Craven-Hoover-Blazek-Personal-Injury-Law-1024x634.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Craven-Hoover-Blazek-Personal-Injury-Law.jpg 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Craven Hoover Blazek Personal Injury Law 317-881-2700<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Call Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at <strong>317-881-2700<\/strong> to learn more about <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/practice-areas\/slip-and-fall.php\" target=\"_blank\">slip and fall injury<\/a> claims in Indianapolis, Indiana. Seasoned personal injury lawyers, <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/105220562382553680698\/posts?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">Daniel Craven<\/a>, Ralph Hoover, and Keith Blazek, concentrate on <strong>slip and fall accident cases<\/strong>. Our personal injury law firm offers free initial consultations to discuss your accident and assess your eligibility for compensation. And we never collect attorney fees unless we recover for you! Call 317-881-2700 to schedule a consultation with an experienced <strong>Indianapolis slip and<br>fall lawyer<\/strong>, today. We have successfully represented premises liability cases for big box stores like Walmart, Lowes, and Menards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the field of personal injury law, slip, trip, and fall cases add up to a significant amount of claims. From wet floors and icy sidewalks, to unleveled concrete and frayed carpeting, slip and fall claims are wide-spread, which means &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/3-lies-about-slip-and-fall-accident-cases\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[59],"tags":[538,550,554,540],"class_list":["post-894","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-slip-and-fall","tag-indianapolis-slip-and-fall-attorneys","tag-indianapolis-slip-and-fall-lawyer","tag-slip-and-fall-claims","tag-slip-and-fall-facts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/894","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=894"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/894\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4446,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/894\/revisions\/4446"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=894"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=894"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=894"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}