First off, unless you have a lot of legal knowledge and experience, you should not try to handle your slip and fall case alone. Slip and fall cases can be tricky. Because you are the one filing the claim, you must be able to prove fault. When you hire an attorney, they will explore all aspects of your case, handle all the paperwork, and deal with the property or business owner, their attorney, and their insurance company. They will try to poke holes in your case. And they will be looking to place the blame at least partially back on you.