Slip and fall injuries can be perilous - a broken step, a debris-littered floor, or uneven pavement can lead to anything from a broken arm or leg to permanent injury resulting in partial or full paralysis.

If you've been injured through a slip and fall, or in any other way as a result of someone's carelessness, or negligence, you usually have two years to begin legal proceedings.

If the party at fault is a city or town or other public authority, special shorter limitation periods may apply - sometimes as little as 10 days!

If you don't start legal action within that period, you may miss your chance forever.  This is why you must talk to a lawyer immediately.