What tips should I keep in mind?

Report the incident to the property owner/manager immediately and get it in writing. Photograph the hazard that caused your fall (wet floor, broken step, ice). Get witness contact information if anyone saw the incident.

Slip & Fall Claim Calculator

Estimate the value of a slip and fall or premises liability claim based on injury details and liability factors.

Total Medical Costs ($)(All treatment costs from the incident)

Lost Wages ($)(Income missed due to injury)

Injury Type(Primary injury sustained)

Liability Strength(How clear is property owner negligence?)

Your Contributory Negligence (%)(Were you partially at fault?)

Results

Visualization

How It Works

Slip and fall claims are a type of premises liability where a property owner failed to maintain safe conditions. The claim value depends on injury severity, clarity of negligence, and whether you contributed to the accident.

The Formula

Net Claim = (Medical + Wages + Pain & Suffering) x Liability Factor x (1 - Your Negligence %)

Variables

Medical — Total medical treatment costs
Pain & Suffering — Medical costs multiplied by severity factor
Liability Factor — Strength of negligence evidence (50%-100%)
Negligence — Your share of fault for the incident

Example

With $10,000 medical costs, $4,000 lost wages, fracture (3x), and strong liability: Pain & suffering = $30,000, Gross = $44,000, Net = $44,000.

Tips

Report the incident to the property owner/manager immediately and get it in writing.
Photograph the hazard that caused your fall (wet floor, broken step, ice).
Get witness contact information if anyone saw the incident.
Check if the property had prior complaints about the same hazard.
Statute of limitations varies by state -- typically 2-3 years from the incident.