Valparaiso Slip and Fall Lawyers
Slip and fall injuries can occur in many different places and at any time of day. If you recently experienced an injury, it may have happened in a parking lot full of potholes. Or, you may have been injured outside due to cracks in a sidewalk. Injuries can happen inside buildings too, on broken stairs, over loose floorboards, and where cords and debris remain unchecked. Ultimately, it’s someone’s duty to take care of these obstacles, and if they don’t you may be owed compensation. The Valparaiso slip and fall lawyers at Lerner and Rowe can help.
To get started, contact our Valparaiso injury attorneys at 219-999-0122, fill out this FREE online form, or use LiveChat. When you connect with one of our professional representatives, we will schedule a completely free initial case evaluation and consultation. And then, we will determine if you have a valid slip and fall injury claim.
Do I Need to Hire Valparaiso Slip and Fall Lawyers After an Injury?
It’s in your best interests to hire a slip and fall attorney after an injury in Valparaiso, or anywhere in Porter County. Even though it’s not legally required, doing so will give your case the boost it needs to heighten your chances of maximizing your rightful amount of financial compensation.
Your attorney will be the one to consider all of your damages and calculate an amount that you’re owed. Whoever is liable, whether a commercial property owner/renter, private property owner/renter, or even a third party, will be held liable via your slip and fall injury case.
Claims Our Valparaiso, Indiana Slip and Fall Injury Attorneys Represent
In Valparaiso, we handle:
- Slippery floor claims
- Uneven stairs claims
- Ice and snow claims
- Bad lighting claims
- Workplace accidents
- Broken handrail claims
- Tripping hazard claims
When we look at a slippery floor or uneven stairwell, we investigate to learn who had the duty to maintain these areas for users. If damage or neglect is obvious, we already have the proof that this duty of care was breached. With your injuries, we have all of the pieces needed to begin your lawsuit.
Common Premises Liability Injuries That Occur in Valparaiso
Some common injuries that you might be experiencing following your slip and fall include:
- Whiplash
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Concussions
- Broken bones
- Accidental amputation
- Cuts
- Lacerations
- Bruises
- Fractures
- Sprains
- Paralysis
- Other spinal cord injury
Some victims of slip and falls will pass away from their injuries. In this case, the victim’s family may choose to file a wrongful death lawsuit. We also specialize in this area of Indiana law, and can help build your claim.
What Is the Time Limit for Slip and Fall Injury Claims?
The time limit for filing a slip and fall injury claim in Valparaiso is dictated by Indiana’s statute of limitations. If you do not file within this period, you may not receive any financial compensation for your injuries and other damages.
Contact Lerner and Rowe as soon as possible so that you don’t risk missing your chance. Plus, by calling soon, you’ll be able to unlock our high-quality representation. And, there’s a strong chance that you’ll receive compensation at a sooner date, meaning that you’ll be able to use these funds for medical bills now.
Choose Lerner and Rowe’s Valparaiso Slip and Fall Injury Claim Lawyers
After a Valparaiso slip and fall injury, seek medical attention immediately. If you are able, snap a few photos of the area where your injury took place, especially of the specific hazard that caused your fall. Follow all medical advice, take your prescribed medications, and keep everything you can from the accident. This might include information from witnesses, the property owner, and more.
Then, call Lerner and Rowe for your completely free case evaluation and consultation. Give them everything that you have collected, and share your story of what happened that day. We are available 24/7 and committed to providing excellent communications.
Contact the Indiana Personal Injury Attorneys at Lerner and Rowe Today
To contact a Valparaiso slip and fall attorney, call Lerner and Rowe now at 219-999-0122. Or, you can connect through LiveChat, or simply fill out this FREE online form. This will complete the first step in the claim process–scheduling your free case evaluation and consultation.
Our attorneys have a proven track record of success, and have recovered significant compensation for slip and fall victims across Indiana, as well as victims of many other forms of personal injury. So, don’t try to go it alone – instead, allow Lerner and Rowe to help.