The types and amounts of monetary compensation that a Eureka slip and fall accident victim can recover will depend on various circumstances. Those circumstances typically include the cost of the accident victim’s medical treatment, the seriousness of their injuries, and whether or not their injuries are permanent. Generally speaking, the more serious an accident victim's injuries, the more compensable the case from a monetary perspective. In addition, an accident victim who suffers a permanent injury will usually receive more compensation than one who suffers only a temporary injury. That said, even seemingly minor injuries can cost a lot of money and cause significant losses. To establish a permanent injury, a healthcare provider will need to state in writing—and to a reasonable degree of medical probability—that the accident victim’s injury, pain, and symptoms will likely last for their lifetime. This type of claim often involves past and future damages. Types of Damages First, a slip and fall accident victim can pursue monetary compensation for all related medical expenses and lost wages if they missed work. They can also seek reimbursement for any out-of-pocket costs that they incurred. These are economic damages. In addition, slip and fall accident victims can pursue compensation for their related non-economic damages. For example, they can file a claim to recover compensation for all of their mental distress, inconvenience, pain and suffering, loss of the ability to use a particular body part (such as with a spinal cord or paralysis injury), and loss of life enjoyment due to their injuries and their aftermath. The victim might even claim the loss of spousal companionship and family support due to the injuries. The Eureka slip and fall attorneys at Reiner, Slaughter, Mainzer & Frankel can explain your eligibility for damages and pursue the maximum amount of compensation available to you in your case. We will also work to ensure that you recover monetary compensation not only for your medical expenses and lost wages but also all of the pain and suffering you endured after your accident.