We have all slipped and fallen on something at some point. Usually, we just pop back up and go about our day feeling a bit sore and perhaps a touch embarrassed. Unfortunately, we are not always so lucky, and your seemingly normal fall can leave you feeling like you’ve been in a car accident.
These times that leave you significantly injured can be devastating, not just physically but emotionally and financially as well. We want you to know that you are not alone; our team of accident lawyers strive to leave you feeling seen and understood.
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 Lewistown 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:
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. The sooner you contact a personal injury lawyer, the better.
The accident attorneys with The Advocates personal injury law firm serving Lewistown 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.
It’s hard to know what to focus on when you’ve been injured. You’re suffering physical pain, emotional distress, and financial struggles. This applies to falling and being hurt, auto accidents, or any other way of injuring yourself.
When your injuries result from the negligence of others, you also add the stress of dealing with the legal system to everything else, and that’s where we come in. The Advocates put you and your recovery first.
We understand that you are more than just a case. We treat our clients like we would want to be treated ourselves. You are dealing with a difficult time, and we want to do everything we can to make it easier for you.
Contact our Lewistown personal injury attorneys today for a free consultation. You deserve legal representation that puts you and your loved ones first. You deserve an Advocate.