How Much Money is My Slip and Fall Case Worth in Kentucky?

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Because your case is unique, you may be entitled to receive a larger settlement for your slip and fall claim. Learn more about slip and fall case worth in Kentucky in this presentation.

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HOW MUCH MONEY IS MY SLIP AND FALL CASE WORTH?

EACH CASE IS DIFFERENT

Because your case is unique, you may be entitled to receive a larger

settlement for your slip and fall claim

You cannot base your chances of settlement on another case

CONDUCTING A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION

PECUNIARY LOSSES

Pecuniary losses are economic losses that you suffer due to the injuries you

suffer from the slip and fall

These are out-of-pocket expenses that you must pay that are directly related

to your injury

Examples of pecuniary losses include:

Medical Expenses

You are entitled to claim both past and future medical expenses as part of your

claim in a slip and fall case

Medical Expenses

Past medical expenses would be actual medical bills incurred as a result of the

accident

Medical Expenses

Future medical bills would include ongoing medical treatments, physical

therapy, etc.

Lost Wages

Lost wages and lost earning capacity are another huge loss that many people

suffer as a result of a slip and fall accident

Lost Wages

If you are unable to return to work, you can make a claim for future lost wages

Lost Wages

If you are unable to return to the same job or a similar job earning the level of income you were receiving at the time

of the accident, you can claim compensation for lost earning capacity

Other Out-of-Pocket Losses

the expense of someone performing household chores that you are unable to perform due to your injuries and

other actual expenses related to your injury

Non-economic Damages

You may also be entitled to claim non-economic damages that you are not able to quantify by receipts or bills

Non-economic Damages

Examples of non-economic damages that you may be entitled to claim

include:

Non-economic Damages

Pain and suffering

Punitive Damages

Loss of consortium (your spouse may be able to make a claim for this type of damage)

WHAT IS THE VALUE OF YOUR SLIP AND FALL CLAIM?

The value of your slip and fall claim will depend on several factors

including the circumstances of the accident,

the severity of your injuries, your out-of-pocket expenses and your

non-economic damages

As experienced slip and fall accident attorneys, we will consider each possible loss as we build a strong case against the

defendant

We will work diligently and do everything within our power to maximize the compensation you

receive

We’ve Helped Thousands of KY Families, we can help you!

The personal injury attorneys of Musselwhite Meinhart & Staples,

PSC have over 50 years of combined legal experience handling

personal injury cases

This experience has enabled our attorneys to achieve the best

possible results for our clients time and time again

Your case is important to you; therefore, it is important to us

We represent clients in Hardin County and throughout central

Kentucky from our offices in Radcliff and Louisville.

Contact one of our Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys

Contact us at (270) 351-6069 (502) 964-1968 or 1-800-754-HELP to schedule a free consultation with

one of our attorneys

You may also contact our office through our convenient online

contact form

We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your legal options for

collecting compensation for your injuries

Click to visit:

www.mmslawonline.com