how long after a slip and fall before you can get a lawyer

If you were seriously injured in an accident, it would be best to consult with an attorney right away.  There are strict statute of limitations on when you need to file a lawsuit. Further, an attorney can document your accident, by sending an investigator to  take photographs of the scene, and take witness statements from those who observed your fall, among other things.  The longer you wait, the more difficult it will be  to document the accident and what happened to you. You also don't want to procrastinate with getting medical attention for your injuries either. The longer you wait, the more harm it will cause to your case.