Nothing puts a crimp in the day like stopping at the local market and ending up in a heap on the floor. The problem was that the floor was slick, and there were no signs to alert shoppers to that fact. Along with getting medical treatment, it also makes sense to talk with a slip and fall accident injury lawyer in Queens NY. Here is what the attorney can do on behalf of the client.
Covering Medical and Other Expenses
Depending on the severity of the event, the injured party may have to take time off from work for treatments and physical therapy. A short stay in the hospital may also be necessary. Who will cover those medical costs? One of the ways that the slip and fall accident injury lawyer in Queens NY will support the client is to seek a reasonable settlement from the responsible party. Armed with eyewitness accounts and the results of the medical tests, it will not be hard to project what sort of financial burden the injured party will incur.
Seeking to Settle Out of Court
Most people are not interested in spending the time and money it takes to pursue a case in court. There’s a good chance the responsible party will be willing to settle. If the party does have insurance that covers these types of events, the adjustor will also see the wisdom of settling versus ending up in court.
The lawyer will seek to secure a settlement that is sufficient to cover all related expenses plus develop a payment schedule that prevents any damage to the client’s credit rating. In the best case scenario, the two parties can come to mutually agreeable terms and the injured party can focus on recovering instead of worrying about medical debts piling up.
While accidents happen, that does not mean the injured party should have to deal with all of the resulting expenses. Instead of assuming the responsible party will do the right thing without prompting, Contact us today and arrange to speak with a lawyer. After reviewing the specifics of the event, the lawyer can help the client decide what type of action is likely to result in the best outcome.
