Exposed wires, slick floors, faulty handrails, and other unsafe conditions cause serious slip and fall accidents in the country every year. Were you hurt on someone else’s property? You might be able to seek compensation for your losses by filing a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. At HPIL, our Carson slip and fall accident attorneys can assess your situation, answer your questions, and discuss how best to proceed with your case. 

We are here to take your calls 24/7, and if you are unable to visit our offices, we will come through to you. Contact us today at 1-800-GO-HARRIS to find out more.  

Can I Use Social Media after a Slip and Fall Accident? 

If you are active on social media, disabling your online accounts for the duration of the claims process will prevent the insurer and other opposing parties from monitoring your activity. This can help you avoid disputes that might otherwise result in delays, reductions to your financial award, or even the outright denial of your claim. 

However, if deactivating your accounts is not an option in your situation, here are a few ways you can protect your claim: 

• Adjust Your Privacy Settings: Configuring your profiles so that only approved followers and friends can view and interact with your posts will prevent the insurer from monitoring your profiles. However, opposing parties may still be able to see some of your content through third-party connections or by other means.  

• Screen New Connection Requests Carefully: Until proceedings have concluded, you should not accept connection requests from people you don’t recognize.  

• Do Not Discuss Your Claim: Insurance adjusters are adept at turning online posts into strong evidence that can be used to challenge your credibility. For instance, they could misrepresent your posts to claim that you are liable for causing the accident, or use your check-ins to argue that you ignored your doctor’s orders to rest. As such, you should avoid discussing your claim, the accident, your injuries, expenses, social activities, and other topics that could lead to disputes.  

• Do Not Post Pictures: If your claim is pending, any pictures you upload to social media could be used to dispute aspects of your case. Even seemingly innocent snapshots could be weaponized by the claims adjuster to reduce or deny your claim. For instance, if you uploaded a picture of you and your kids at the park a few days after the accident, the insurer might argue that your injuries are not as serious as you are claiming as you are still able to engage in everyday activities. For the duration of your case, you should abstain from posting pictures to social media. 

What Damages Might Be Available in My Carson Slip and Fall Accident Claim? 

Even if you are able to provide strong evidence to prove fault, you will not be able to recover compensation unless you can show the damages you incurred as a result of the accident. In California, slip and fall injury victims can seek compensation for the following damages: 

• Lost Income: If your injuries left you unable to work for any period of time, you may be able to recover compensation for lost wages. Our attorneys can assess your situation, consult with vocational and financial experts if necessary, and review the available evidence to help estimate fair compensation for earnings you’ve lost. If your injuries are likely to affect your ability to earn a living in the future, you may also be able to seek compensation for diminished earning potential and loss of future wages. 

• Medical Expenses: From the initial visit to the emergency room to X-rays to rehabilitation sessions, the costs associated with treating a serious injury can easily exceed hundreds of thousands of dollars. Fortunately, your claim can account for any necessary and reasonable medical costs you’ve had to pay as a result of your fall, and expenses—that due to your injuries—you will likely have to pay in the future.  

• Property Damage: If any of your personal property was damaged in the incident, you may be able to recover compensation for the cost of repairing or replacing it. 

• Pain and Suffering: While pain is a subjective experience, it will almost always have a detrimental effect on your quality of life. As such, California allows for personal injury victims to pursue compensation for this intangible loss. At HPIL, our attorneys can help compile the necessary evidence to prove pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment in life, and other non-economic damages. 

Discuss Your Situation with a Slip and Fall Accident Attorney in Carson 

Were you injured on someone else’s property? There’s a chance that the owner, manager, or staff might be liable for your damages. At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, we can investigate the accident, gather the necessary evidence to prove liability and damages, and help build a case against the at-fault party/parties. Reach out to us at 1-800-GO-HARRIS or head over to our contact page HERE to secure a free case assessment.