If your slip and fall accident did not happen at work, then you are responsible for your medical treatment costs after a slip and fall injury, at least initially. If you carry health insurance, then it will likely cover some of your medical costs, subject to co-pays, deductibles, and policy limits, of course. However, health insurance rarely covers all of the costs of a slip and fall.
Fortunately, you may also have the right to take legal action against the property owner or occupant whose failure to fix or warn you about a dangerous condition on the property where you fell led to your injury. The owner/occupant may carry insurance that covers against your claim, or may have assets to pay you damages directly. To investigate whether you have a claim and, if so, how much money you might get from it, speak with an experienced Philadelphia slip and fall lawyer today.