Slipping and falling can seem like it’s not a big deal, but for many of us, it’s not. However, the risks of a slip and fall increase as we get older. It can become a significant issue for older folks and even cause considerable damage for younger people.
Our bodies can simultaneously be incredibly resilient and devastatingly fragile. Sometimes, we fall, brush ourselves off, and hope no one saw. Other times, it causes severe injuries that lead to massive medical bills and emotional trauma.
After any injury, especially one caused in such a mundane manner, you may feel embarrassed and not want to seek help, but we want to help. A personal injury attorney with The Montana Advocates Law Office can get you back on track.
Immediately after falling, assess your injuries
Contact The Advocates as soon as possible to begin the road to recovery
Seek medical attention as soon as you can
Keep track of any and all treatment you receive during recovery
Once you’ve completed treatment, your case can move forward
Your Advocate will send a demand letter to the other party
You will pay nothing out-of-pocket when you hire an Advocate.
Your initial consultation with us is always 100% free. There are never any upfront costs or hidden fees.
Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. We do not get paid unless we win your case, and you receive a settlement.
For more information on how settlements and payment work, please see our contingency fee information page.
If the accident resulted in injuries or significant property damage, it is a good idea to contact a lawyer. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you navigate the claims process, which can be lengthy and complex.
Your attorney will gather evidence, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary.
The best way to know if you have a case is to speak with an attorney. The Advocates offer free consultations—you can speak with a qualified legal team to understand what your case is worth without paying a dime.
Every personal injury case is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to accident claims. The length of the claims process will depend on the severity of your injuries, the willingness of the other party to settle, the court’s caseload, and more.
In general, personal injury cases can take anywhere from several months to a several years. It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to get your case started. Each state has a statute of limitations for personal injury cases, after which you will lose your right of action.
When you hire The Advocates, we will begin investigating your accident immediately while you finish medical treatment. Once all evidence and medical records have been compiled, your attorney will send a demand letter to the other party’s insurance company. At this point, negotiations will begin.
In many cases, a settlement can be reached during negotiations. If the other party refuses to make a fair offer, you may choose to file a suit. In the litigation phase, your attorney will represent you in court in front of a judge, jury, and/or arbitrator.
For nearly 30 years, The Advocates have helped thousands of personal injury victims receive fair compensation and care they deserve after their accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you.
We can help you:
Obtain a settlement or judgment against the at-fault party
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A fall can happen at any time. Certain circumstances can increase the risk of slips, trips, and falls:
Slip and fall injuries can range from mild to life-threatening. Some common injuries resulting from falls include:
If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident on someone else’s property, you need to prove negligence by establishing the following:
An experienced slip-and-fall lawyer can help you determine whether you have a case.
The practice area of personal injury claims is subject to the statute of limitations, the time limit for filing a claim. If you plan to file a slip-and-fall lawsuit, you have to do it before the statute of limitations expires.
In Montana, the statute of limitations for personal injury accident cases is generally three years. This may seem like a long time, but navigating the claims process can take months or even years. Contacting a personal injury lawyer once you believe you have a case is in your best interests.
The accident attorneys with The Advocates personal injury law firm in Great Falls, MT, can help you get started on your injury claim immediately. Contact us for a free consultation.
Depending on the circumstances surrounding the accident, slip-and-fall victims can potentially seek damages including:
These are just some examples. A personal injury attorney can help you determine what you can claim, as every case is unique.
After an injury, your only concern should be recovery. Recovery takes many forms, including the obvious physical and mental recovery, but there is also potential financial recovery. That’s where we come in.
The Advocates injury attorneys will work to get you the compensation you deserve if you’ve been injured due to the negligence of others. We have years of experience helping Montanans with their personal injury claims.
We want to help you on your road to recovery. With The Advocates, you have legal representation that understands you are more than just a client; you deserve empathy and care, and we treat you as such.
Contact our Great Falls personal injury attorneys today for a free consultation. You deserve legal representation that puts you and your loved ones first. You deserve an Advocate.
