Why Attorneys Shy Away from Slip and Fall Accident Cases
Written by Jay M. Kelley III in Accident & Injury on December 16, 2013
There are many different types of personal injury cases such as car accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death and medical malpractice incidents.
Any experienced attorney will be happy to help you with most personal injury cases, yet some of them shy away from slip and fall cases. Why?
A person who slips and falls – whether in a store or a restaurant – can suffer very serious and permanent injuries. Yet, lawyers tend to stay away from these cases because they are difficult to prove.
With a slip and fall or other premises liability claim, you must prove one of three things:
- The property owner on an employee should have known about the dangerous condition.
- The property owner or an employee had prior knowledge of the dangerous condition but did not take steps to correct it.
- The property owner or an employee caused the dangerous condition.
These cases are hard fought and difficult to prove. They frequently cost more money and take more time to prepare than other cases. Additionally, many people view slip and fall cases as frivolous, which can have a negative impact on a jury. It takes a highly experienced lawyer and expert testimony to build a successful case, but at Elk & Elk, we’re committed to defending all of our personal injury clients no matter how they were injured.
To learn more about personal injury law, I encourage you to watch the video above and to explore our educational website at https://www.elkandelk.com. If you have legal questions, please call us at 1-800-ELK-OHIO. I welcome your call.
Jay M. Kelly III - Managing Partner
Meet Jay M. Kelley III, a top medical malpractice attorney in Ohio with over 25 years of experience and $200 million in verdicts and settlements. He leads Elk + Elk’s litigation strategy in state and federal courts and has a unique background as a former felony prosecutor and hospital defense lawyer. Jay specializes in complex cases, including birth injuries and wrongful death, and is recognized by Best Lawyers and ranked among the Super Lawyers Top 10 in Ohio.
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