Michigan McDonald's Slip And Fall Settlements: What You Need To Know
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To win a Michigan McDonald’s slip and fall settlement that provides full and fair compensation for injured victims, it is essential to hire an experienced attorney who specializes exclusively in this area of the law and has a track record of winning million-dollar settlements and verdicts for his or her clients.
A skilled Michigan slip and fall attorney will investigate your claim against McDonald’s, assess your injuries, determine liability, file your lawsuit in a timely manner, negotiate on your behalf, and fight to get you a settlement that reflects the full value of your case and help you recover compensation and money damages for your pain and suffering, medical costs, and lost wages.
The experienced attorneys at our law firm, led by attorney Tim Holland, specialize exclusively in premises liability accidents and have an outstanding reputation among insurance companies and insurance defense lawyers. We obtain winning results for our clients, and we prioritize caring and communication with the people we are honored to help.
What are the factors in a McDonald's slip and fall settlement in Michigan?
There are several key factors that will influence the amount and timing of your Michigan McDonald’s slip and fall settlement, including:
- Your injuries – If your injuries are significant, your settlement amount may be more – and it may take slightly longer to finalize – because additional medical testing and procedures may be required both now and in the future.
- Liability – If liability is clear and the property owner is found to be 100% at fault, the process will likely move quickly. However, if you are partially at fault (not more than 50%) for the accident, Michigan’s comparative fault law will make calculating damages slightly more complicated, thus slowing down the process.
- The insurance company – Some insurance companies have a reputation for being reasonable, while others take a hardline stance and refuse to settle, even if fault is clear. If the insurance company for McDonald’s in Michigan is known to be more cooperative, this will help speed up the slip and fall settlement process. If not, you should brace for a longer fight.
- Negotiations – The best lawyers purposefully take fewer cases so they can focus more intently on their clients. If your Michigan slip and fall lawyer is diligent and focused, you are more likely to get a maximum settlement in your case against McDonald’s in less time.
Your lawyer – An experienced Michigan lawyer who specializes in slip and fall accidents and has a track record of success can make the difference between being pressured into accepting the insurance company’s low-ball settlement offer and convincing the insurance company to pay you full and fair compensation for your injuries in your case against McDonald’s. Insurance companies are more likely to settle quickly and for more money when up against a highly skilled lawyer with a strong reputation. In fact, the insurance industry’s own data reveals that injured victims represented by experienced lawyers who specialize in these types of cases often get up to four times (4x) more than those who are represented by a lawyer who merely dabbles in this area of law.
What is the average settlement amount for a McDonald's slip and fall case in Michigan?
There is no “average” settlement for a McDonald’s slip and fall case in Michigan. The settlement that you are able to recover in your case depends on the facts of your case. And the goal in your case is for you to receive full and fair compensation for your injuries.
The factors that will affect the value of your case include the following:
- The severity of your injuries
- Your past and future medical expenses
- Your past and future lost wages
- Your pain and suffering
- The strength of the evidence proving the property owner’s liability for your injuries – Courts, insurance companies and insurance adjusters will look to whether the property owner was 100% at fault – and whether you have any “comparative fault.”
- The extent of the property owner’s insurance coverage
- The attorney you choose – If your attorney is experienced, specializes in these types of premises liability cases, has a track record of winning million-dollar settlements and verdicts, and has a reputation for being a fighter, you are more likely to get a larger settlement and to resolve your case more quickly.
To get a general idea of how much your Michigan McDonald’s slip and fall settlement might be worth, call one of our experienced attorneys today. There is no charge to answer your questions. You can also check out our Settlement Calculator.
What type of compensation is available?
In Michigan, if you are hurt in a slip and fall at McDonald’s, you can recover a settlement for both “economic” and “noneconomic” damages to compensate you for your injuries. Economic damages typically include your medical costs and lost wages, while noneconomic damages typically include physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, fright and shock, denial of social pleasure and enjoyment, and embarrassment, humiliation, or mortification.
Examples of our settlements
Tim Holland and his team of experienced attorneys at our law firm specialize in this area of law and they have a proven track record of securing million-dollar settlements and verdicts.
Some of our recent successes include:
- $7 Million – Our client was seriously injured in a construction accident caused by worksite safety violations
- $5.5 Million – Our client sustained severe injuries because of a hazardous condition on someone else’s property
- $4.6 Million – Our client suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a national retail pharmacy’s negligence in displaying and securing dangerous merchandise
- $3.6 Million – Our client was seriously hurt by a dangerous condition on someone else’s property
- $2.5 Million – Our client was injured by a hidden hazardous condition on someone else’s property
How do I file a claim?
The first thing you should do if you want to file a slip and fall claim against McDonald’s is to hire an experienced lawyer who will help you fight to win a settlement or trial verdict that reflects the true value of your case.
Here are 7 key steps to take if you want to file a claim:
- File an incident report – Doing this creates a paper trail and provides critical proof that your accident actually occurred when and where you said it did. This is very important if the property owner or insurance adjuster attempts to deny the accident ever happened.
- Gather important evidence – Do this as soon as possible after your accident. Take photos and/or video of what the accident scene looked like when you fell. You need to act quickly, before the property owner can clean up or fix the dangerous condition that caused your injuries. You should also get the names and contact information of witnesses who can testify, if necessary, about your fall.
- Seek medical attention – Get checked out by a medical professional as soon as possible after your fall. Not only will this help speed up your recovery, but it will help connect your injuries to the accident, which is critical for your claim. Also be sure to document your injuries, be aware of any new symptoms, and follow all of your doctor’s orders.
- Hire an experienced lawyer – The best slip and fall attorney to handle your Michigan McDonald’s case is one who has the experience, specialized knowledge, track record of success, and reputation to get you a settlement that reflects the true value of your claim.
- File notices to preserve evidence – A notice to preserve evidence is sent by your lawyer to the property owner or manager (and sometimes others), requiring them to preserve any and all evidence related to your accident. This will stop them from destroying key evidence, i.e., evidence that proves their negligence.
- File your claim – An experienced attorney will file your claim within 3 years of the date of your accident. He or she will also determine the most appropriate “venue,” i.e., the court where your case is filed. This decision can make or break your case because you’re more likely to get a good result from a judge who isn’t lenient in favor of property owners.
- Conduct discovery – Discovery is the process of gathering information from all parties involved as well as third parties (witnesses, etc.) so that you have all the information you need to win your case. Discovery methods include interrogatories, requests for production of documents, requests for admissions, subpoenas, depositions, and medical examinations.
Beware of the statute of limitations
You have three (3) years from the date of your accident to file a lawsuit seeking compensation for your injuries. This 3-year time frame is known as the statute of limitations for filing a claim in Michigan.
The consequences for failing to file in a timely fashion are harsh. If you fail to file your lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires, you will forfeit your right to take legal action, and your claim will be barred forever, meaning you will be unable to recover any compensation for your injuries.
How can a lawyer help maximize my Michigan McDonald's slip and fall settlement amount?
Hiring an experienced lawyer who specializes exclusively in this area of law is crucial if you were hurt in an accident. That’s because 1) there’s no risk in hiring the best lawyer you can find, and (2) a skilled lawyer is your best bet for quickly recovering a full and fair award amount that reflects the actual value of your claim.
You are not legally required to get a lawyer for an accident case, but it’s certainly in your best interests to do so because without an experienced lawyer, you will not recover the full compensation you deserve. This is especially true when suing a large corporate defendant that fights all premises liability cases very aggressively, even when their liability is clear. Corporate defendants’ litigation strategies frequently include disputing liability and denying or minimizing victims’ injuries, and they overwhelm injured victims by forcing inexperienced lawyers to pressure their clients into accepting low-ball offers, often leaving hundreds of thousands if not millions of dollars on the table.
Slip and fall settlements against McDonald's outside of Michigan
Every attorney at our law firm specializes exclusively in these types of accidents and has a track record of success, and they will never take a fee unless you win. Even if your slip and fall accident occurred at a McDonald’s outside of Michigan, our nationally recognized lawyers can help ensure you get a full and fair settlement offer. We are connected with the best attorneys in America, and we often co-counsel on out-of-state cases.
How long does a McDonald's slip and fall settlement take in Michigan?
In Michigan, the timeline for resolving a McDonald’s slip and fall settlement can range from several months to a few years. The duration depends on factors such as the severity of injuries, the complexity of the case, and the speed of negotiations.
Injured in a slip and fall at a McDonald's in Michigan and have questions about your settlement options? Call our attorneys now for a free consultation!
If you are injured in a slip and fall at McDonald’s in Michigan and you have questions regarding your settlement options, call now and let attorney Tim Holland and the skilled team at our law firm provide the support you need. With a proven track record of securing top award amounts for victims, we’ll give you the peace of mind you deserve while working to get you the compensation needed to help rebuild your life.
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