The time period following a New Jersey or New York slip and fall accident can be confusing. You have been hurt and suffered real injuries that have caused you to incur medical bills and lose time from work, but you are unsure if there is anything that you can do to make your financial situation better. If you are in this situation, then there is something that you can do. You can contact the New York and New Jersey slip and fall lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer for a free consultation.
Why You Should Contact a Slip and Fall Attorney Soon After Your Accident
It is important to contact a New Jersey or New York fall injury lawyer as soon as possible after your accident. If you contact a lawyer quickly, your lawyer will be able to do a more thorough investigation, take pictures of the accident scene and get more accurate information from witnesses. Additionally, you can ensure that your case is filed within the required statute of limitations by contacting your lawyer quickly after an accident.
However, even if some time has passed since your accident, you should still contact a slip and fall lawyer for advice about your potential rights to recovery.
Preparing for Your First Meeting With Your Slip and Fall Lawyer
If, during a telephone consultation, a lawyer thinks that you might have a case against a property owner or manager for your slip and fall accident injuries, then your lawyer will request a meeting with you. At that meeting your lawyer will ask you questions about the accident and your resulting injuries, and you will have the opportunity to ask the lawyer questions about how your case may proceed and your potential recovery.
If you have been hurt in a slip and fall accident, New York and New Jersey laws may allow you to recover financial damages, and the experienced premises liability lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer will work hard to help you recover to the full extent of the law. Contact us today at 1-800-362-9329 for more information.