What Should I Do If I Am Injured In A Slip And Fall Accident?
Imagine if you leave your home tomorrow to run errands like you do any other day of the week but before the end of the day you find yourself in the hospital due to a slip and fall accident. Who will pay your medical bills and your living expenses if you cannot work? When you are injured in a slip and fall accident, the steps that you take following the accident could determine if you receive a settlement for your injuries and, if so, how large of a settlement you receive. If you are the victim of a slip and fall accident, knowing what to do after the accident is very important to building a strong case for damages against the responsible party.
Steps to Follow After a Slip and Fall Accident
If you are involved in a slip and fall accident, we advise that you take the following steps to protect your rights to receive a fair and just settlement for your damages.
- Seek medical attention – Even if you believe that your injuries are not substantial, you should seek medical attention in order to protect your rights for a slip and fall accident. The soreness you experience may be an indication of a more serious medical condition. Only by seeking medical attention will you know the extent of your injuries.
- Photograph the accident scene – If possible, photograph the accident scene as close to the time of the accident as possible. Most of us have cell phones with cameras that can catch spills on the floor, broken steps, holes in sidewalks or merchandise spilling out into the aisles. It is important to preserve this evidence in order to prove that the owner was negligent in providing a safe environment for customers or visitors.
- Obtain witness information – Ask for the names and contact information for any witnesses to the slip and fall accident. Your attorney will want to interview these witnesses as soon as possible while the events of the slip and fall accident are fresh in the minds of the witnesses.
- Obtain the name and contact information for any managers or other employees – When you are involved in a slip and fall accident, the owner or a representative will likely rush to speak to you. Get the name and contact information for each person to provide to your attorney. If possible, get the name and contact information for the owner of the premises.
- Keep your shoes and clothing – Place your shoes and clothing in a bag and keep those items for your attorney. If the defense tries to allege that your clothing or shoes contributed to the accident, having these items to refute those allegations will be important.
- Contact an experienced slip and fall accident attorney – Call Musselwhite Meinhart & Staples, PSC as soon as possible to schedule your free consultation to discuss your legal options to collect compensation for your injuries.
Contact an Experienced Slip and Fall Accident Attorney
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The personal injury attorneys of Musselwhite Meinhart & Staples, PSC have over 50 years of combined legal experience handling personal injury cases. This experience has enabled the attorneys to achieve the best possible results for their clients time and time again. Your case is important to you; therefore, it is important to us. We represent clients in Hardin County and Jefferson County and throughout central Kentucky from our office in Radcliff and Elizabethtown and Louisville.
Contact us at (270) 351-6069 or 1-800-754-HELP to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys. You may also contact our office through our convenient online contact form. We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your legal options for collecting compensation for your injuries.