Common question that we’re asked from folks who find themselves injured in a slip and fall accident is, you know, what can I expect out of this? What type of damages will I be entitled to? Legally, we’ve discussed the concept of damages in other videos, and for slip and fall claims, it’s no different. You know, you are entitled to the damages commensurate with the extent of the injury and your losses. So common ones that, you know, sort of everybody would be entitled to are damages for your pain and suffering. You were injured as a result of someone’s negligence, and by virtue of that injury, you have pain and suffering, and the law provides something called general damages to compensate you for that pain and suffering.
There is… in other videos, we’ve talked about this concept of a cap on pain and suffering or general damages. It’s helpful to appreciate that there is no cap on general damages or pain and suffering awards in slip and fall occupier liability cases. That only applies where motor vehicle insurance is at play. Other common damages can include things like, you know, income loss if the slip and fall injury has resulted in you missing time from work, cost of care if you are out of pocket money in terms of treatment or, you know, special things you may need around your house, ramps or what have you as you recover. The insurance company of the business or the landowner is responsible for compensating you for those losses.
If you have suffered a diminished ability to do your housework, the law provides compensation in terms of, you know, replacement services for that loss.
