Spas are meant to be places of rest and relaxation. However, negligent management can lead to preventable accidents. As a slip-and-fall victim, you don’t have to suffer in silence while the party responsible for your injuries dodges accountability.
A spa slip-and-fall lawyer from our team has your back. We can manage every aspect of your case, from insurance negotiations to filing relevant documentation. You deserve time to recover from your injuries–you rest, and we’ll do the heavy lifting.
What You May Be Able to Recover After Your Spa Slip and Fall Accident
Slip and fall damages describe the types of losses you can receive compensation for after a spa accident. While these damages vary from state to state, they typically fall into one of two categories:
- Economic damages: Economic damages describe purely financial losses. Think medical expenses and lost wages.
- Non-economic damages: Non-economic damages involve the emotional fallout of a slip-and-fall accident. Serious injuries are often traumatic experiences, causing long-term damage to survivors’ mental and physical health.
Together, these damages include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Reduced quality of life
- Property damage
The Value of Your Case
Understanding the potential value of your case is essential – if you don’t know what your case is worth, you could be more susceptible to unfair settlement offers. These are a few factors that could impact how much you receive:
- The involvement of a lawsuit
- The outcome of insurance negotiations
- The strength of the evidence your lawyers collect
- The severity of your injuries
- The type of liable party involved in your case
A spa slip and fall lawyer from our team can review the details of your accident to determine the potential value of your case.
What if I Lost a Loved One?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading injury-related cause of death for adults over the age of 65. Unexpectedly losing a loved one is incredibly difficult. Knowing that their passing was preventable makes this experience unnecessarily frustrating.
You don’t need to bear this burden alone. At Van Law, we proudly represent those dealing with the aftermath of wrongful death. We’re here to help restore some of your financial stability by pursuing these wrongful death damages:
- Funeral expenses
- Burial expenses
- Reduced familial earning capacity
- Loss of companionship
The specific damages you qualify for will depend on local laws and the context of your case. Our team can tell you what to expect during a free case evaluation.
How Do I Know If I Have a Slip and Fall Case?
Spa slip and fall accidents typically involve unmarked hazards, like wet floors and slick tiling. More broadly, this type of accident falls into a category of law known as premises liability. Premises liability cases usually stem from property owners and businesses failing to ensure their premises are safe.
To have a slip and fall case, you must prove that another party’s negligence caused your injuries. Here’s how this looks in practice – to establish negligence, your attorney would need to show that:
- The liable party owed you a duty of care: Spa owners, like other property owners, are responsible for ensuring their premises are safe.
- The liable party didn’t uphold this duty: Imagine that there was an unmarked slippery patch of floor at the spa you attended. By failing to mark the spill, the spa owner behaved negligently and breached their duty of care.
- The breach of duty caused your injuries: During your time at the spa, you walked onto the unmarked slippery patch of floor and fell, injuring yourself. This links the spa owner’s negligence to your injuries
- You suffered verifiable damages: To access compensation, you need medical records demonstrating the extent of your injuries.
Thankfully, you aren’t responsible for proving negligence in your case. That’s what we’re here for. We can answer any questions you have about the viability of your case and the process we may go through during your free consultation.
Pursuing Compensation
Spas typically carry liability insurance. This insurance protects the spas against lawsuits by compensating those who are injured on their premises. Therefore, the first step of your case likely involves communicating with the spa’s insurer to see if they will provide you with compensation.
However, liability insurers aren’t your friends – they’re businesses. They may attempt to reduce the amount of compensation you receive by:
- Outright denying your claim
- Arguing that you were responsible for your injuries
- Suggesting that the hazard that caused your injury was obvious
If insurance negotiations grind to a halt, we have another option – file a lawsuit. The threat of legal action could leverage negotiations in your favor. Spas, business, and liability insurers tend to try and avoid lawsuits. Keep in mind that it’s possible to file a lawsuit and still reach a settlement before a trial takes place.
A spa slip and fall attorney from our team can build a legal strategy on your behalf. If we believe a lawsuit is necessary, we aren’t afraid of backing you up during trial.
Selecting a Spa Slip and Fall Lawyer
From insurance negotiations to gathering evidence, handling a slip-and-fall case isn’t easy. You might struggle to understand legal proceedings or find yourself blindsided by unfair insurance offers.
At Van Law, our team can provide you with focus and clarity. We’ll cut through the minutiae of your case to pursue fair compensation. These are the services we offer to our clients:
- Review your medical records to determine the extent of your injuries
- Explain your next steps
- Gather evidence to understand the cause of your injuries
- Manage all communications associated with your case
- Provide frequent case updates – we’ll always keep you in the loop
- File a lawsuit and take your case to court, if needed
Client Testimonials
Learn from our previous clients about what it’s like to work alongside Van Law:
- “I want to thank Van Law Firm for the hard work and dedication they put into my case. My case manager Norma was great and explained everything in detail and answered any questions I had.” – Darla S.
- “My experience with this firm was great. I worked with Yesenia who kept me updated every step of the way and answered questions I had and they were a lot. Helped make sure my daughter was included as well.” – Mary T.
Pursue Slip and Fall Damages Today with Van Law
Due to the statute of limitations, you have a limited time to act – depending on the state you live in, you’ll have between two to five years to file a lawsuit. Don’t wait to act. Call our firm to connect with a spa slip and fall lawyer today.
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