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A slip and fall accident lawyer can provide professional advice during your case, but you may have some questions as you get started with your attorney-client relationship. Some typical questions to ask your slip and fall attorney include: How Long Does a Slip and Fall Case Usually Take? It’s a good idea to start out the case with proper expectations. Your slip and fall lawyer will advise you that slip and fall cases can take as little as three to six months to resolve, but as much as twelve to eighteen months for the entire process to play out. Are Slip and Fall Cases Difficult to Win? Though slip and falls accidents often result in serious injuries, they are generally difficult cases to win.This is because you must prove three things. To win a slip and fall case, you must prove that the accident happened as the result of someone else’s negligence, that this negligence caused your injuries, and that these injuries have directly resulted in financial expenses for you. How do you Prove a Slip and Fall Case? To prove a slip and fall claim, you must show that a property owner’s negligence created dangerous conditions on their property. The evidence needed in a slip and fall case depends on the kind of accident that occurred. ● For falls on ice or snow - To prove your case, you will need pictures of the accident scene when you slipped. Without photographic proof, it can be difficult to prove your case. ● For slips on stairs, floors, or thresholds - Your slip and fall lawyer will focus on the design of the stairs to prove your case. Is there a Statute of Limitations for Slip and Fall Injury Cases? In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations deadline for slip and fall claims is two years from the date of the incident. This applies to both claims of personal injury and property damage. What kind of Settlement can I Expect? The average slip and fall settlement is between $15,000 and $45,000. Whether your case falls above or below average range depends on several factors, including how serious your injuries are, and how strong your case is. In general, compensation in slip and fall cases commonly covers medical costs, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, and long-term disability. How much are your Legal Fees, and will I be Financially Responsible if I Lost the Case? This is very important to know before the case begins, so you can weigh the possible risks and possible rewards of proceeding with a slip and fall lawsuit. The Law Office of Jared S. Zafran, LLC operates on a contingent fee basis. For clients, this means if Zafran’s slip and fall lawyers don’t win your case, you won’t have to pay any legal fees. Contact the experienced slip and fall attorneys at the Law Office of Jared S. Zafran today to ask any questions you may have..

Recent protests against police brutality have made the names George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Rayshard Brooks household names in the US. George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police, which sparked many of these protests, comes after the killing of far too many people of color during encounters with police. For African Americans, being black can mean suffering excessive force at the hands of police, too often leading to their deaths. The Zeff Law Firm is committed to helping victims of excessive force and police brutality, and advocating for change to reduce these types of incidents. Statistics show that police in New Jersey are still more likely to use force against African Americans than whites. In addition, African Americans in New Jersey are punished more harshly than whites in the court system for the same offenses. In fact, people of color are more likely to be arrested, fined, and incarcerated for crimes for which whites receive little to no punishment. Several years ago, the Zeff Law Firm worked with others to organize an implicit bias summit for police chiefs in New Jersey to show the department heads how police officers hold implicit biases that influence their interactions with the public. This implicit bias training is now required for all New Jersey police officers. This training helps change behavior, even if the police officers were initially unaware of their implicit biases. For years, the Zeff Law Firm in conjunction with the New Jersey chapter of the NAACP, has been monitoring police activity in New Jersey. They found that when a police incident requires investigation, they often favor them because police officers are authority figures in their communities. This is made worse by the fact that when misconduct occurs, police officers are often investigated by other police officers. This is something Zeff Law Firm has helped change through advocacy. To remove the bias of investigating friends and co-workers, they fought to take investigations of police shooting deaths out of the hands of local authorities, asking the legislature to pass laws requiring the state Attorney General to investigate all police shootings and deaths. Accountability for police officers is also an important part of reducing police misconduct. This is a piece that has been missing, as police officers are often given little to no punishment for misconduct. For example, Derek Chauvin, the police officer accused of killing George Floyd, had at least eighteen previous complaints against him, but only two of them had been punished. The Zeff Law Firm hopes that police misconduct will become far less common as the entire country becomes more aware of it. However, if you feel you were a victim of police brutality or excessive force, contact the Zeff Law Firm to discuss your legal options..