Slip & Fall Litigation Financing

When LawLeaf receives an application for slip and fall lawsuit funding it’s oftentimes because a plaintiff is not interested in settling for less. When a person files a lawsuit for a slip and fall case they are more than likely filing the claim against a property owner or manager. In most states when a slip and fall lawsuit can be won by a claimant if they can prove negligence.

Premises liability is the term that is used to describe slip and fall lawsuits. A premises liability exists when the owner or manager of the property was negligent and failed to keep the property safe from hazards. As a result the plaintiff may have slipped and fell causing injury. If the plaintiff can prove that the owner in deed was negligent they may be awarded compensation for damages.

Litigation financing can play a significant role in getting fair compensation for a slip and fall. Due to the lengthy process of litigating a slip and fall lawsuit some people will look to secure lawsuit cash advances in hopes for larger payouts. By securing a lawsuit cash advance the client will have the financial ability to wait for a fair settlement offer or taking the case to court. While some people are not in the financial position to hold out for a larger payout others will secure funding so they don't have to prematurely settle for less.

Some of the most common reasons for a slip and fall include:

• Damaged and uneven floors
• Standing water and wet floors
• Snow and ice on a property
• Broken sidewalks
• Lighting
• Torn or loose carpets
• Narrow staircases or entrances
• Broken or uneven pavement

A slip and fall accident can result in serious injury and sometimes death. A slip and fall accident can be as serious as any other personal injury and if you have been a victim of a slip and fall you should immediately seek medical attention. If you have been involved in a slip and fall you should also gather information from witnesses, take pictures of what called the fall and immediately report the incident. You should also consider hiring legal representation prior to speaking with the insurance company or defense.

Some of the most common places for slip and falls include:

• Shoping centers and malls
• Elevators
• Public Parks
• Resorts
• Apartment complexes
• Hotels
• Restaurants
• Grocery stores

Slip and fall accidents occur in both public and private residents. Many times these accidents occur in apartment units, condominiums, vacation rentals and department stores. Regardless of where the accident has occurred, if the trip and fall was due to negligence, you may have legal recourse.

3 reasons for a slip & fall:

• Standing water
• Snow & ice
• Broken or uneven grounds

3 reasons to secure litigation financing for a slip and fall:

• Settlement offer was much too low
• Need money to pay for medical expenses
• Need money to pay for loss of wages