Q: What type of case is best for a personal injury against a business when you don't have the money to put upfront?
My mother tripped over the parking lot curb stop because a piece of re-bar was sticking up. She broke her teeth, shattered her nose and now her vision seems to be impaired.
A: This would be a premises liability case, and like most personal injury cases, attorneys tend to handle these on a contingency basis. That means you should not have to put up money up front (be cautious if an attorney asks, as that would tend to indicate they do not feel strongly about your chances of winning).
A: This is a trip and fall type of case. A property owner typically is not automatically liable when an injury takes place on the property. In order to establish a case, there must be proof of a dangerous condition and negligence on the part of the property owner, tenant, or management company. Cases like these can be quite challenging. Hopefully, you will be able to find an attorney close to your geographic area to handle the case on a contingency basis. Good luck.
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