Deciding to Sue for a Slip and Fall

Deciding to Sue for a Slip and Fall

Making the decision to pursue a personal injury case can feel stressful. Is it the right thing to do? How much will it cost? What happens if I lose? Luckily, one conversation with a personal injury attorney will answer all of those questions.

The lawyer will set some basic expectations. For example, the lawyer doesn’t get any money unless you get money. In short, the lawyer takes a percentage. And so, the lawyer isn’t likely to take on a case that is a losing battle. Finally, personal injury cases are generally not about right and wrong; they are about injury and losses. If you lost money because of the injury (like lost wages) then you should be paid back.

If you slipped and fell at a grocery store, you aren’t really suing the grocery store; you are submitting an insurance claim through your attorney. The grocery store (or airport or cafe…) has an insurance policy to protect them from paying out on an accident. The insurance company pays for your injuries — not the business owner. So there is no need to feel guilty if you need to submit for reimbursement because of your losses.

Slip and fall cases take time — sometimes over a year. During that year, you will have to visit the lawyer a few times to answer some questions about the fall. Your lawyer can help you find a doctor to treat your injuries and you won’t have to pay for the treatments. Don’t go it alone if you’ve had a fall; ask a lawyer for help.