Q & A with B & B: Slip and Fall Accident in Las Vegas
Subject: slip and fall
Q: I slipped and fell on a large amount of liquid and hit my head on the tile at Harrah’s casino. I briefly blacked out and the hotel security had called EMTs and I was taken to ER. I was discharged apx 5 hours later told I have a concussion. I was told by both security officers that there would be no cost to me for the medical treatment before EMTs were called. I would like to know my rights and make sure my medical bills are paid. I live in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Potential Client
A: Sir: Much depends on the facts of the slip and fall; specifically, how, what, when and where did the liquid occur? Given it was a large amount of liquid it sounds like it may have been there awhile? You have two years to pursue the case, but the sooner the better for evidentiary reasons. Obviously, a head injury can be very serious due to brain swelling, and I’m sure they did a precautionary catscan at the hospital, but follow up is a great idea. Comparative negligence issues with you include whether you were intoxicated, the shoes you were wearing, etc. Call us at 702-382-9797 or respond via email with your phone number so I can contact you.
truly yours,
Joseph L. Benson II, Esq.
I definitely agree with the reply. Of all the injuries, slip and fall is one of the hardest to settle. This is because you need to establish who should be liable for the accident. Who was negligent? It is also important for people to know that the laws pertaining to this can vary from state to state. Talk with a personal injury lawyer to gain more insight about slip and fall.
I slipped at a major retailer on a bag on the floor at the entrace of the restroom. I caught myself before completely falling and foot and right lower back hurts. I filled out an incident report, anything else I need to do?
I too just fell in a local casino restroom. I slipped while entering a stall and injured my face. I was transported by ambulance to a local emergency room, diagnosis was a concussion and also a 5 cm laceration across my face. There will be permanent scarring. The hotel is telling me that I can submit a demand letter and copies of my bills and it will be reviewed. Should I just obtain an attoRNEY??
Benson & Bingham would recommend consulting a Las Vegas Law Firmwith such matters for several reasons. First, insurance companies and other hotel dispute agencies tend to low ball settlements directly with victims, often offering free rooms stays in exchange for release of liability. Second, victims of an injury suffered due to another parties actions (or lack thereof) can have longterm health consequences; as such, a victim must ensure any future medical expenses are in fact covered by the responsible at fault party to protect from future medical expenses. If you would like to set-up a free consultation with our attorneys, please call 702-684-6900 .