INJURIES FROM DANGEROUS PREMISES
“SLIP AND FALL CASES”
A lot of people hear about slip and fall cases and their response is “Watch where you’re going!” They are right. We all should watch where we are going. But sometimes, being careful doesn’t keep you safe. I have handled cases where, despite people being as careful as possible, they were still injured because:
- A business complex failed to warn people walking in the parking lot that small iron bars were sticking out of the pavement and difficult to see at night;
- A business did not lay mats down in their lobby, despite numerous women falling and injuries themselves because of the floor surface being worn-down and unsafe to walk on when wet from outside rain;
- A retailer failed to pick up packing strips that posed a tripping hazard to people pushing shopping carts or carrying large items; and
- An apartment complex laid down salt and sand in their parking lot, but failed to do so on sidewalks.
These mistakes by businesses, called “negligence” in a “premises liability” case, can cause serious injuries–including broken bones and even paralysis–which can lead to loss on income and permanent loss of daily physical activity.
WHEN THE RIGHT LAWYER FIGHTS FOR YOU,
YOUR RIGHTS ARE PROTECTED AND YOU CAN STOP WORRYING!
I handle cases like these on a contingency-fee basis, where I charge a percentage of your settlement and advance all case expenses (which can be very costly, as even a small personal injury case can entail thousands of dollars in expenses for depositions, expert testimony, filing fees, and records acquisition). My fee is lower if your case can be settled fairly without filing a lawsuit. I also offer free consultations for personal injury cases–at my office–or at your home or in the hospital if you are unable to come to me. Finally, I get in touch with hospitals, doctors, and bill collectors to keep your credit rating intact and assure them that they will be paid when your case settles. This can give you great peace of mind when everything feels like it is falling apart.