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If you slip and fall while stepping into your shower, the accident might be no one’s fault but your own. However, the same might not be true if you slip and fall on a patch of ice in front of the door to the local dry cleaners. The owner of that business is obligated to remove dangers from their property so customers and employees don’t get hurt.
But what can you do when you suffer a slip and fall injury in Maine? The best option is to contact a slip and fall attorney at Gideon Asen to learn more about your legal rights and how to take advantage of them. Our Maine premises liability lawyers will guide you through the legal process of seeking the money you need to recover from your injuries.
Don’t wait after suffering a slip and fall injury. Contact Gideon Asen immediately and schedule a free consultation with an experienced Maine slip and fall lawyer.
Why Choose Gideon Asen for Maine Slip and Fall Claims?
At Gideon Asen, we believe that victims of negligence deserve to be fairly compensated for the harm they’ve suffered. Insurance companies are supported by dozens of agents and lawyers who are all seeking to pay as little as possible on claims. Our slip and fall lawyers fight relentlessly to even the playing field.
Our team is composed of caring, compassionate, and experienced lawyers. Past clients describe our slip and fall lawyers as good listeners who take the time to understand their needs.
We believe that winning a case isn’t about getting the most money possible at any cost. Instead, it’s about getting the results that clients need to recover physically and emotionally from the harm they’ve suffered.
This approach has been a successful one, as Gideon Asen has a record of getting exceptional results. We average over $1 million per resolved case. While your case may not be worth that much, you can be certain that we will investigate it fully and fight to get you as much money as the law allows.
Are you ready to learn whether Gideon Asen can help you after suffering a slip and fall injury? If so, contact our law firm today to schedule a free consultation with slip and fall attorneys who care about your future.
What to Do After Suffering a Slip and Fall Injury
What you should do after a slip and fall injury depends on where you are. If you are at home or in some other place where you control the environment, you most likely won’t be able to file a slip and fall claim.
However, if you aren’t certain whether premises liability law applies to your situation, you can always call Gideon Asen. Our Maine slip and fall lawyers will help you determine whether you have a claim during your free consultation.
If you are at a location where you don’t control the environment, though, you should act as though you are eligible to make a claim. This means that the first thing you should do is get medical attention. This step protects your health and creates medical records that could be useful for pursuing a premises liability claim.
Furthermore, if you are physically able, you should document the accident scene. Our Maine slip and fall attorneys will want as much evidence as possible to litigate your claim. Any evidence you collect at the accident scene, including the contact information of potential witnesses, makes it easier for us to get you compensation.
Beware of any agents of the property owners who try to get you to sign documents after an injury. Property owners may try to say that you are required to sign a document waiving the right to sue or you won’t be able to get any money.
This claim isn’t true, though, and you should avoid falling for this type of bad-faith behavior. It is just a tactic the property owner is using as part of their attempt to prevent a slip and fall lawsuit.
Instead of signing anything, contact Gideon Asen right away. Our legal team will guide you through the next few steps of the process and protect you from predatory lawyers or insurance companies.
How a Premises Liability Attorney Can Help
What happens after a slip and fall injury? If everything goes right, you file a claim with the insurance company for the liable party and get compensation that covers your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses resulting from your injury. Unfortunately, there are a lot of ways that can go wrong.
The easiest issue to arise is for the insurance company to deny your claim. Insurers issue denials for a variety of reasons. Slip and fall lawyers at Gideon Asen are familiar with these tactics and know how to counter them.
The first thing we will do after your free consultation is investigate your claim. We gather and preserve as much evidence as possible, including physical evidence, witness testimony, and financial records. With enough evidence, we can prevent the insurance company from denying your claim for a lack of supporting information.
Furthermore, our lawyers are familiar with the claim process of every major insurance company that operates in Maine. We know what kind of information they want from claimants and what timelines they set. Our knowledge of the process prevents your claim from being denied for purely procedural reasons.
Once we have prevented your claim from being denied, we can focus on getting you as much compensation as possible. This is why we preserve every relevant financial document. We use this information to prove the value of your claim and prevent the insurance company from undervaluing it.
The final step of any claim process is getting a settlement. The slip and fall attorneys at Gideon Asen have extensive experience negotiating for fair settlements. We won’t accept unfair offers, and our team is experienced in convincing insurance companies to negotiate in good faith.
Just by hiring a slip and fall lawyer in Maine, you are making it clear to the insurance company that you are willing to go to trial if all other options fail. This is the type of threat that an insurance company takes seriously and usually results in better settlement offers.
If you want to give yourself the best chance at fair compensation after a slip and fall injury, contact a premises liability attorney at Gideon Asen as soon as possible.
FAQ
How Long Do I Have to File a Premises Liability Lawsuit in Maine?
According to state law, you may wait as long as six years to file a lawsuit for damages from a personal injury in Maine. Typically, you won’t want to wait this long, but in some complex cases, you may need the extra time. More likely, our legal team will file a lawsuit shortly after you have fully recovered from your injuries.
Can I Get Money From a Lawsuit if I Am Partially Responsible for My Injuries?
Yes. According to the comparative negligence laws in Maine, you are legally able to get damages from a lawsuit as long as you are less than 50% responsible for your injuries. However, when a defendant is only partially responsible, any award you receive will be reduced by a commensurate amount.
Similarly, this same standard applies to insurance settlements. An insurance company won’t settle if it believes that you are at least 50% responsible for your injuries. And when it does settle, it will reduce any settlements respective to each person’s percentage of responsibility.
Will My Slip and Fall Claim in Maine Go to Court?
That depends on a lot of factors. However, the vast majority of claims never see the inside of a courtroom, even if a lawsuit is filed.
Usually, claims are resolved through a negotiated settlement. Defense lawyers are expensive, and once all the evidence has been revealed, insurance companies can approximate the likely results from a trial. This effectively negates the need for one.
Contact a Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer at Gideon Asen Immediately
If you suffer a slip and fall injury in Maine, don’t wait to talk to an attorney. Every day that you delay your consultation could potentially cost you thousands of dollars. Act quickly after suffering a serious injury. Contact our law firm to schedule a free consultation to discuss your legal options.
What they say
“Taylor Asen and Ben Gideon’s professionalism, expertise, diligence, commitment and kindness never wavered, diminished or faltered during the period it took to resolve my medical malpractice case.”
