How Do You Start A Slip and Fall Case?

Coming to our website and learning more about your rights and options after a slip and fall is an important first step. We suggest that you also take the following seven steps as you embark on your case:

1. Get medical treatment. If you have not gone to the emergency room or seen a family doctor yet, do so now. A slip and fall can result in head and brain injuries, soft tissue injuries and internal injuries that may not be immediately apparent. You need to make sure you are diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.
2. Report your accident. Make sure you report it to the right person such as a store manager, landlord, property manager or security guard. Submit the report in writing and fill out any required forms. Get a copy of the report.
3. Gather evidence. Keep copies of any photos you took of the accident scene. Store the accident report and proof of your medical bills and other slip and fall-related expenses in a folder, along with any letters from an insurance company. If you have it, write down witness contact information.
4. Keep a journal. Write down what happened while it is still fresh in your mind. Describe how the injury has impacted you physically and emotionally. Are you able to enjoy the life you had before your slip and fall injury? Are you facing any problems in your recovery? Keep track of your progress.
5. Don’t talk with the insurance company. Never give a recorded statement to any insurance company that contacts you. Your words could be used against you. Don’t sign a release, either, until an attorney reviews any settlement offer you have received.
6. Stay away from social media. Don’t discuss your case on Facebook, Twitter or other social media. Even posting a photo of you at a party or enjoying an activity could undermine your claim.
7. Talk with an attorney. A lawyer will take immediate steps to preserve evidence, deal with insurance companies and seek the compensation you deserve. The sooner an attorney can get started on your case, the better.