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What is my fall worth?
Five quick answers give you an example range for your state.
What a slip and fall lawyer checks first
You fell on someone else's property and got hurt. A slip and fall lawyer checks three things to see if it is a case. There was a real hazard, the owner knew or should have found it, and you needed treatment.
Proof that the owner knew decides most claims. A puddle under a leaking cooler that staff walked past for an hour points to the owner. The insurer will ask about your shoes and where you looked, so talk to a lawyer first. Proving a fall case covers each part.
What fall cases pay
No state publishes an average settlement. In a 2005 federal study of state trials, winning premises plaintiffs got a median award of $98,000. Most fall cases settle for bills, lost pay and a sum for pain, cut by your share of fault.
In Alabama, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia, even a little blame can sink the whole claim. 10 states let you collect even at 90 percent fault. The rest cut you off at 50 or 51 percent.
Your deadline to file
Most states give you two or three years from the day you fell. Kentucky and Tennessee allow one year, and Maine, Minnesota and North Dakota allow six. See your state's exact deadline and the law behind it.
A fall on government property needs written notice first in many states. That notice is due in 90 days in New York or New Jersey, and 120 days for a Michigan highway. Texas, California and Georgia allow six months, and a missed notice can end the claim.
What a lawyer costs you
You pay nothing up front under a contingency fee. A fall lawyer is paid from the money recovered, often about one-third, and no recovery means no fee. Michigan caps it at one-third by court rule, and New Jersey at one-third of the first $750,000.
The national ethics rule requires a written contingency agreement. It must say whether costs come out before or after the fee. The fee math on a $30,000 case shows what you keep.
Questions people ask after a fall
Is it hard to win a slip and fall case?
It is harder than a car crash case, because you must show the owner knew about the hazard. Plaintiffs won 38.4 percent of premises trials in the 2005 federal study. Most cases settle first, so early evidence matters most.
How much are most slip and fall settlements?
Settlements are private, so no official average exists. Winning plaintiffs at trial got a median of $98,000 in the 2005 study. A $600 urgent care visit settles for far less than a $10,000 hospital bill with a broken wrist.
Is it worth suing for a slip and fall?
It is worth a free call if you needed medical care, missed work, or still hurt weeks later. About 37 percent of older adults who fall report an injury needing care or a day of rest. One call tells you where your fall stands.
How long do I have to file a slip and fall claim?
Most states give you two or three years from the day you fell. A few give one year, and a few give six. A claim against a city can need written notice in 90 days, so call now.
What does a slip and fall lawyer cost?
Nothing up front. The fee is a share of what the lawyer recovers, often about one-third. If nothing is recovered, you owe no fee.
What should I do right after a fall?
Call us for a free case review first. Photograph the spot and your shoes, and get medical care the same day. Write down the names of anyone who saw you fall.
Law reviewed September 2026 You were hurt on someone else's property, and now the insurer is calling. Most states give two or three years to file, and that time keeps running. Call now for a free review with a lawyer you pay only if you win. The review is free. A slip and fall lawyer in your state takes the case on contingency: no fee unless you win.Your state
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