Slip and Fall Questions
What is a "slip and fall" injury?
A slip and fall or is the generic term for an injury which occurs when someone slips, trips or falls as a result of a hazardous condition on another person’s property. This can be anything from ice and snow accumulation to poor lighting or a hole in the ground. If you get hurt on someone else’s property, the business or land owner may be liable for your injuries.
What constitutes a dangerous or hazardous condition?
Property owners are responsible for injuries that occur from a dangerous or hazardous condition on their property that they knew about and did not fix, or knew about and failed to warn others about. The hazard may be obvious or hidden; permanent or temporary. This might include a hole hidden by grass, a broken step, or a liquid spill.
I fell down and injured myself on someone else's property a few days ago. I don’t feel great, but I didn’t break anything. What should I do?
You should see your primary care physician or another medical doctor right away because your injuries may be more serious than you believe. You might want to call a slip and fall lawyer to see if you have a claim against the landowner. You should also take photos or videotape of the condition that caused your injury, if possible, to prove your case.
What should I a few days after my slip-and-fall accident?
If you have a valid claim against the landowner for your injuries, you should act quickly. Inspect the area where you fell, and determine the cause. Write down the contact info of any witnesses, or describe your pain and the conditions of the area during your injury. If the incident occurred at a business, talk to the manager and make them record the incident. Take photographs when possible. Talk to employees and see if anything like this has happened before, or if anyone was aware of the condition prior to your fall. Write that down as soon as you exit the store.
What shouldn’t I do?
Be very careful about signing any statement. If there are any errors, or if you leave out any part, you may be held to an incomplete or misleading representation of the facts. If you provide a statement, be sure to get a copy for yourself.
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