July 24, 2012
Do I Need a Slip and Fall Attorney?
Is there something just telling you that you need a slip and fall attorney? Maybe your injuries were not so severe that you lost time off work, but you still dealt with pain. Shouldn’t you be compensated? Many people are under the assumption that injuries need to be substantial to even have a case but this is not necessarily true. If your injuries are the result of the negligence of someone else then you really should be compensated. Not only that, the responsible person or business needs to address the cause because the next person hurt at their expense might not be as fortunate as you!
Why You Might Need a Slip and Fall AttorneyDue to commercials, many people associate the need for a slip and fall attorney with falling on a slippery floor in a grocery store, or something similar. Quite honestly, a slip and fall could be the result of a long list of things, such as:
- Faulty or icy sidewalks
- Kid’s toys on the sidewalk
- Unplowed parking lot
- Blocked isles at the supermarket
- Poor lighting in a hallway
- Lack of proper signage
- Broken or missing handrail
- Potholes in the road at the crosswalk
Slip and fall cases are typically not very easy, so the sooner you call a lawyer, the better chance you have at winning. The more time you give a business or homeowner to fix the problem that caused the fall, the less chance you have at being fully compensated.