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Injuries from dangerous premises that cause slips, trips, and falls can happen suddenly, but their effects drag on painfully. At Sargent Law Firm, our Idaho slip and fall lawyers want victims of injuries and their loved ones focused on recovering, not fighting battles against denials of fair compensation from powerful insurance companies.
Call us at 844-SARGENT or fill out our contact form to learn how we can put our track record of success to work for you. We are here to explain your legal options for compensation in Idaho and guide you through the claims process.
Why You Should Choose Sargent Law After a Slip and Fall Accident in Idaho
When it comes to Idaho slip and fall accident lawyers, we know you have many options to choose from. So, how do you find the right personal injury lawyer for your claim? Before you commit to a slip and fall accident law firm, it’s a good idea to ensure they have a proven track record of results. Here’s why you should consider Sargent Law:
- We have represented thousands of clients in California and Idaho.
- We have obtained over $40 million in settlements, judgments, and verdicts.
- We have more than 400 five-star reviews.
- We have many pages of positive client testimonials.
- We have many awards and accolades for our exceptional results.
We have helped clients secure settlements covering all facets of loss. Our track record speaks for itself – but it’s our priority on client relationships that many victims appreciate most.
How Idaho’s Shared Fault Laws Can Affect Your Slip and Fall Claim
Idaho follows modified comparative negligence laws. This law says that if someone gets hurt in an accident that was partly their fault, they can still get money back for their injuries if their percentage of fault was not greater than the other party’s degree of fault.
For example, someone tripped and fell in a store because they were not paying attention to where they were going. But the store also had a spill on the floor that they never cleaned up. Both sides made mistakes that led to the accident.
The injured person can still sue the store for having a dangerous, slippery floor. But when deciding how much money they get, the amount will be reduced based on how careless they were in the incident. Your Idaho slip and fall accident attorneys will build a strong case to show that you were not at fault to protect your claim’s total value.
How Slip and Fall Accidents Happen in Idaho
There are several ways negligence can result in an Idaho slip and fall accident claim. Some of the ways these accidents happen involve:
Wet or Greasy Floors
Spilled liquids that are not cleaned up properly or using cleaning chemicals and polishes on flooring can leave slippery residues behind that provide little traction. Stores, restaurants, and other businesses that do not place warning signs, block off slick areas, or promptly clean up spills raise risks for patrons.
Poor Lighting
Parking garages, hotel hallways, store aisles, and apartment stairs that do not have adequate lighting installed or maintained can obscure tripping hazards and hide slippery sections, leaving victims prone to suddenly losing their footing and falling.
Cluttered Walkways
Merchandise, wires, boxes, or other objects strewn into walking paths inside businesses or left on steps or sidewalks outside create obstacles that can easily catch someone’s foot as they attempt to walk by, leading to falls.
Uneven Surfaces
Cracked or irregular sidewalks/pavements, lifted carpet seams or tiles, broken steps, or unnoticed drops or changes in elevation throw off natural gaits and easily destabilize pedestrians’ balance if they are not warned about appropriately by property owners.
Inadequate Railings
Missing banisters or guard rails on stairways, ramps, porches, balconies, and other raised structures remove a key stability provision for grasping onto as people transition across the elevation change. Losing that anchor point increases the chances of taking a damaging tumble, resulting in injuries.
When you have a consultation with Sargent Law Firm, we will listen to the details of your accident so we can fully understand its impact on your life. Call our slip and fall team at (844) SARGENT or contact us online to schedule an appointment.
Can You File a Claim for a Slip and Fall Accident Caused by Snow in Idaho?
Another way slip and fall accidents can happen in Idaho is snow. You can file a claim seeking compensation if you suffer injuries from slipping and falling due to snowy or icy conditions that someone failed to adequately clear or treat with reasonable care. However, snow and ice scenarios face a higher burden of proof requirements in demonstrating sufficient negligence.
To file a successful slip and fall claim for accidents caused by snow in Idaho, you must provide:
- Proof of inadequate maintenance – To prove liability and fault, you and your attorney must show that the property owner left snow and ice accumulation unattended for an unreasonably dangerous length of time.
- Evidence of improper treatment methods – There also may be potential arguments if the property manager used ineffective or faulty attempts at ice removal, snow clearing, salting, applying melting compounds, or other mitigation measures that failed and still left people at risk.
- Inadequate extent of hazard warnings – Lack of caution signs, cones marking slick spots, closure of extremely high-risk areas, etc., may also constitute negligent behavior, depending on the specific circumstances.
- Lack of adherence to local ordinances – Failure to comply with statewide or local statutes mandating timeframes, treatment protocols, or other compulsory snow and ice remediation duties.
The burden of proof certainly raises the bar in winter weather claims, but documentation can overcome these challenges in exceptionally negligent scenarios. Idaho slip and fall attorneys can determine the validity of claims on a case-by-case-evaluation basis.
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Schedule NowWhat Is the Average Payout for a Slip and Fall in Idaho?
There is no single “average” payout for slip and fall accident settlements in Idaho. Far too many complex factors surrounding the incident and the uniqueness of each case make average metrics unrealistic. However, in general, the slip and fall claims that result in higher damages will have these traits in common:
- Obvious hazardous conditions that were not rectified
- Injuries that required multiple surgeries
- Injuries that resulted in lasting lifestyle impairments
- Cases with expensive medical bills or lost income
Connecting with an Idaho slip and fall attorney can help you ensure that your eventual settlement or court award will include fair compensation for the extent of the accident’s impact on your life and future.
Who Can File a Claim When an Idaho Slip and Fall Accident Is Fatal?
Unfortunately, slip and fall accidents are sometimes fatal. Falling down staircases, falling from heights, and any slip and fall that results in blunt force trauma to the head can all result in death to a victim through no fault of their own. When this happens in Idaho, the law gives certain family members the right to collect damages through a wrongful death claim.
These are a few parties that may be legally eligible to file a wrongful death claim under Idaho law, depending on the specifics of the case:
- Spouse – If the victim was married, the surviving husband or wife has the right to file claims stemming from costs and losses associated with their spouse’s death in the incident. Widows and widowers can have very strong wrongful death claims.
- Children – If the deceased victim had any living minor children or adult children still partially financially dependent on them, those children also can have valid legal claims for lack of parental support or related financial impacts.
- Parents – Grieving parents of victims may also, on occasion, file wrongful death suits regarding slip and falls that kill a son or daughter if substantial dependency factors exist.
- Estates – Court-appointed estate executors or personal representatives overseeing the victim’s estate can also often pursue wrongful death legal action to recoup funds owed to beneficiaries impacted by the death.
In Idaho, a wrongful death lawsuit can only be filed by a personal estate representative, whom the courts can appoint. The representative will file on behalf of the surviving family members seeking compensation.
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Call Us NowGet a Free Consultation With an Idaho Slip and Fall Attorney
The Sargent Law Firm’s Idaho slip and fall accident lawyers offer customized representation for maximum results. Our legal team stands ready to independently investigate fault, fully calculate wide-ranging injury impacts, and craft an argument to hold property owners accountable.
We provide the aggressive advocacy and the peace of mind you need to move forward. Call 844-SARGENT or contact us online today for a free case review.
