In the last two years I have seen a big increase in the number of calls and contacts on the website regarding accidents where people trip or slip and fall. Many personal injury lawyers don’t like these cases but I can say that my firm actually has developed a concentration in this area. I think that with an aging baby boomer population it is critical to know an attorney that understands this area of law.
Statistics reveal that almost all of us will get into an accident in which we sustain an injury. Many of us will sustain a serious injury and as the baby boomers get older we can expect a significant increase in these accidents. While not all accidents occur because of someone’s negligence, many timesa slip and fall occurs because a property owner fails to take reasonable care of their property. When looking for a lawyer who handles slip and fall accidents (or premises cases) keep the following checlklist in mind: