After a slip and fall accident in St. Louis, MO, victims may be able to recover the following types of compensation:
CURRENT AND FUTURE MEDICAL EXPENSES
That includes emergency transportation and care, hospitalizations, surgeries, doctor visits, prescription medications, physical and rehabilitative therapy, in-home care, and any other injury-related medical care expenses, including anticipated future treatment.
CURRENT AND FUTURE LOST INCOME
You have the right to recover your current lost wages and the income you are likely to lose in the future while recovering. In addition, if you cannot earn the same income or must go into a different line of work because of your injury, you may also be able to obtain compensation for diminished earning capacity.
PROPERTY DAMAGE
Reimbursement for the repair or replacement of any items that were damaged in your fall accident. For example, your phone, jewelry, clothing, purse, backpack, laptop, etc.
PAIN AND SUFFERING
Compensation for physical pain and/or emotional distress (e.g., loss of enjoyment of life, depression, anxiety, etc.). Since these losses are not calculable, different factors are considered to estimate their worth. For instance, the severity of your injuries, their impact on your life, your age, your age, and health before the accident, any pre-existing injuries, the degree of the property owner’s negligence, and more.