Every year, more than one million emergency room visits are the result of slips and falls. The injuries that are most common after slips and falls are typically minor but many of these accidents happen as the result of negligence or wrongful acts. If you have experienced a slip and fall accident that was not your fault and could have been prevented, you might have a strong personal injury case. If you have been injured in this type of accident, read on to learn more about picking slip and fall lawyers.
Look at References and Reviews
Start looking for a slip and fall lawyer by asking friends, family, and your social networks for any recommendations. Once you get some personal recommendations, start looking at their online reviews, references on their websites, and any other information you can find about them.
You can use this information to create a shortlist of potential attorneys. Once you have this shortlist, start contacting these attorneys to set up an in-person or phone consultation to discuss your case. Most personal injury lawyers will provide free case consultation and if they do not, you may want to look elsewhere.
Look For Experience
A personal injury attorney is what you want for your slip and fall case, but you also may want to find an attorney who has a great deal of experience with slips and falls.
Not only do they know personal injury laws, but they will also know how to build your case, show that the slip and fall was not your fault, and demonstrate that the accident could have been prevented had it not been for negligence or wrongful act of the liable party.
Trial experience is also important, as you may not be able to reach an agreement with the insurance company. If you cannot agree on a settlement amount, your case will go to trial. You will want an experienced trial attorney to represent you in court.
How Do They Communicate?
Pay attention to how potential attorneys communicate with you. Are they respectful and answer your questions? Or are they dismissive and seem like they don’t care about you or your case?
You may have to work with this person for months or even years if it takes your case that long to resolve, so you want to pick an attorney who communicates well and who you feel comfortable with.
Ask About Other Resources Available
Building a case may require resources to get medical records, expert witnesses, medical evaluations, and investigators. Your attorney should have resources or connections available to get all of these things to build your case. Getting damages depends on having a strong case, so you want someone who has the resources available to do that.
Picking Slip and Fall Lawyers to Build Your Case
Picking slip and fall lawyers can seem like a daunting task. There are many options out there, but they are not created equal.
Don’t settle for the first attorney you find. Instead, take some time to do your research, interview a few potential lawyers, and go with your gut.
If you found this guide useful, be sure to check out some of our other legal guides before you go.
