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How Much Will I Receive After My Slip and Fall Lawsuit?

Although they might appear benign and taken lightly, the fact remains that slip and fall accidents have a very high risk of serious physical harm and even death. Millions of people are hospitalized each year due to injuries resulting from these accidents. Besides prolonged periods of hospitalization, these types of accidents can also leave victims with hundreds of thousands of dollars in potential costs of medical treatments and future medical or surgical therapy.

Keeping in mind the potential severity and extent of slip and fall injuries, it is natural to wonder if and how you will receive compensation for your damages. If you or your loved one were involved in such an accident at someone’s property and the accident resulted from the negligence of the property owner, you might be able to pursue legal action against the property owner to recover some or all of the damages resulting from the accident. This article takes a closer look at how much you can potentially receive through your slip and fall lawsuit.

Costs of Medical Treatment

One of the main components of your overall slip and fall damages are your medical bills, including costs of medical treatment, diagnostic tests, medications, physical or occupational therapy, and costs of future treatments. Since all your medical bills are a part of the official hospital record, it is hard to deny this crucial piece of physical evidence in a court of law. At the very least, you should expect your medical bills to be covered by your lawsuit settlement.

Lost Wages

If your slip and fall injury causes you to remain hospitalized or lose one or more of your normal body functions, you might be entitled to compensation for the loss of income caused by the accident. Compensation for your lost wages is determined by your present income and covers the period from the accident until your complete physical recovery from the injuries.

Emotional Pain and Suffering

Although there is no physical way to measure pain and suffering, any damage caused to your emotional/mental health by your incident is also included in your potential legal compensation. Your costs of medical treatment and severity of physical injuries determine the multiplier which is used to calculate and assign a numerical value to the emotional pain and suffering resulting from the accident.

Since this multiplier is based on the extent and severity of physical injuries, the amount of compensation awarded for pain and suffering can vary from case to case. The value of your pain and suffering multiplier is high if you suffer from a permanent loss of bodily function due to a slip and fall accident. On the other hand, physical injuries that have a faster recovery rate have a lower pain and suffering multiplier.

Incidental Expenses

Incidental expenses include miscellaneous expenses that arise due to these types of accidents and related injury. For example, expenses like subway tickets, gas bills, etc., are all part of your recoverable incidental expenses since they result directly or indirectly.

Consulting a Lawyer

One of the most important things to do after any slip and fall accident is to consult a lawyer who has ample experience in handling slip and fall accidents. A competent lawyer is your best chance to recover damages resulting from such an incident.

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A Trendy Guy´s Guide To Fall Fashion

Fall has got to be the best season, in my opinion. I love packing away the shorts and flip flops in exchange for scarves, jumpers and boots. Various ‘on trend’ items tend to sneak their way in which aren’t for everyone but, there are always going to be fail-safe key items that just look the part in the fall, year after year. Basically, choosing to combine a few of the classics with one or two recent trends, will have you looking dapper and not too ‘try hard’.

Ripped jeans.

These made their way back into our wardrobes in the early 2010’s, a throwback to the punk movement of the 70’s and rebranded as ‘distressed denim’. This year, to look the part grab yourself a super skinny, distressed pair in a couple of colours. A black pair can easily be dressed up with a shirt for a night out, whereas a lighter blue looks great for a more casual appearance. They must be a skinny fit though.

Statement clothing.

I don’t mean a Lady Gaga-esque dress of meat; tees and sweatshirts with statements adorning the front are going to be everywhere. It’s all down to these turbulent times we’re currently living in which the fashion gods like to express themselves through.

Fur and shearling collars.

Saving you the effort of trying to find the perfect scarf to match your outfits, opting for a jacket with a statement collar is a win win. Think of Tom Cruise in Top Gun. And we all know aviators are fool-proof too.

Quilted jackets.

Making their way into our lives from aristocrat’s wardrobes, the quilted jacket is a staple piece to keep off that chill. Double points for a quilted jacket will a fur collar too!

Checks.

Checked shirts always look good in the fall, it must be the lumberjack connotations, where we envisage jeans, a knitted hat and checked shirt in forest surroundings! Whatever you picture, a checked shirt, or, for the more modest of us, a more subtle checked scarf with add a touch of excitement to block colours.

Knits.

We always see the emergence of knitwear in the shops come fall and you can go one of two ways with it. Thick and chunky jumpers and cardigans look great paired with slimmer fitting jeans, or you could opt for a fine knit sweater layered over a shirt with smarter chino trousers or suit pants. You’ll also see the turtle-neck sweater making its way into stores.

Boots.

There are some incredible boots hitting the stores. To keep yourself bang on trend, go for either a suede or distressed leather look in brown. Teamed with the usual dark autumnal shades of jeans and jackets, a brown boot will give you that edge.

Corduroy.

Textures are huge this season and with the continuing seventies revival we’re seeing a lot of corduroy. Make a statement in a full cord suit, if you like, or, ease yourself in with just a pair of corded trousers. Keep the colour dark and deep, as always, in the fall, colour is key. Deep earthy tones usually work best so think mossy greens, rich navy, deep burgundy, camel tones or a pop of this season’s orange if you’re feeling adventurous.

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