A slip-and-fall incident may seem like a minor event, but they can have life-altering consequences. While some falls may only lead to bumps and scrapes, others can cause severe injuries or fatalities, especially for people over the age of 65.
The personal injury attorneys with The Advocates have represented thousands of accident victims over the last 30 years. We know how stressful, painful, and expensive fall injuries can be. Our experienced injury lawyers can help you get the recovery you deserve.
If you’ve been injured due to a property owner’s negligence in Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, or elsewhere in North Dakota, you need a skilled attorney for your premises liability claim. Contact the accident lawyers at The Advocates personal injury law firm today for a free consultation.
Immediately after the accident, check for 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 don’t 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.
Not every accident requires an attorney. However, 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 build your case, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary. Studies have shown that accident victims who hire a personal injury lawyer can receive settlements up to 3.5 times larger than if they settled on their own.
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. Once you have decided to hire an Advocate, we will investigate your accident to firmly establish liability.
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 few years. It’s 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 the compensation and care they deserve after their accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you.
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A fall can happen just about anywhere, at any time. However, certain circumstances may 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:
Proving liability in a slip-and-fall accident can be difficult and complex. Many factors must be proven by the injured party before a property owner may be considered negligent.
If you were injured in a slip-and-fall accident on someone else’s property, you will need to prove negligence by establishing the following:
In general, property owners are not responsible for injuries sustained by trespassers, or for injuries that were not caused by dangerous conditions on their property.
If you aren’t sure whether you have a valid personal injury claim, contact a slip and fall accident lawyer with The Advocates for an initial consultation.
Commercial properties often carry general liability insurance that should cover damages resulting from a slip-and-fall accident. The state of North Dakota does not mandate this coverage (except for workers’ compensation), but many commercial leases require it.
If your injury happened at another person’s home, their homeowners’ insurance should cover a personal injury lawsuit. Regardless of where your accident occurred, your injuries will only be covered if you can prove negligence on the part of the property owner.
For any personal injury case, the injured party only has a certain amount of time to file their claim. After that period is up, they lose their ability to collect damages. This time limit is known as the statute of limitations.
In North Dakota, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is generally 6 years. However, it is a good idea to file your claim as soon as possible. Premises liability cases can take a long time to settle, so it’s important to act quickly.
If you think you have a case, contact a personal injury lawyer right away. The sooner your attorney can begin working on your case, the more time they have to negotiate a settlement.
In many cases, insurance companies will do everything they can to avoid offering you fair compensation for your slip-and-fall claim. They may claim that you were partially responsible for your fall, or they try to deny liability for your injuries altogether.
The Advocates injury attorneys have been negotiating with insurance providers for three decades. We will take on these multi-million dollar corporations for you, so you can rest easy knowing your case is in good hands.
In addition to providing excellent representation, your legal team will be available to you 24/7, to answer any questions you may have, provide updates on your case, and get you the resources you need. With an Advocate, you are never alone.
Contact us today for a free consultation. You deserve an attorney who sees you as a real person, not just another case number. You deserve an Advocate.
