The 5 Most Important Steps After a 'Slip & Fall' Accident

By: Steven Schwartzapfel

Step 1Take photos: Photographs will show the dangerous or hazardous condition which existed. A picture speaks a thousand words when trying to prove that it was not your fault that you fell. Photos preserve the evidence. Once the defendant knows that someone was injured on their premises they could get repairmen to fix the accident site right away. The scene where the accident occurred could be changed making it look like nothing was wrong.

Step 2File a Report:

If you fell in a store, apartment building or anywhere else, make sure you report it to the manager, owner, or landlord. Ask the business manager or landlord to make a report of the accident and obtain a copy of the report. Make sure to get the manager’s name and contact information. It is not uncommon for the manager/owner of the premises to later deny that the accident ever happened, thus filing a report is crucial.

Step 3

Witnesses:

Did any witnesses see to what happened? If so, get their contact information. You may be embarrassed or in a state of shock, but it is very important that you get the names of the people that saw what happened and came to help you.

Step 4

See a Doctor: Go to the emergency room even if you think the injury is minor. The injury may progressively get worse so it is wise to see a doctor and get an x-ray immediately. Make sure you provide your doctor with as much detail as possible so you can get an accurate diagnosis of your injuries.

Step 5

Contact an attorney:It is wise to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer to help you collect evidence and present it in court. An experienced lawyer who has dealt with slip-and-fall accidents before will know exactly the right questions to ask, and can help you throughout your case.

Step 5

Contact an attorney:It is wise to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer to help you collect evidence and present it in court. An experienced lawyer who has dealt with slip-and-fall accidents before will know exactly the right questions to ask, and can help you throughout your case.