What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident

According to the CDC, 3 million people are treated in the emergency departments for fall injuries yearly. Slip and fall accidents can lead to severe injury, including a broken bone, traumatic head injury, hip fractures, spinal cord injuries, and more. As a result of these injuries, victims of slip and fall accidents endure hefty medical bills, disability, emotional anguish, and lost productivity.

Fortunately, you may be entitled to compensation if you’ve been involved in a slip and fall accident.

Consider working with an experienced slip and fall injury attorney at The Barnes Firm. Our attorneys will work hard on your behalf in order to help you get the best result possible after a slip and fall accident.

What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident

If you or a loved one has suffered a slip and fall accident due to someone else’s negligence, the property may be liable. Filing a claim can help you recover the losses and damages due to the incident.

Here’s the process of filing a slip and fall claim:

Step 1: Seek Medical Attention

Anyone injured in a slip and fall accident should seek immediate medical attention, even if it’s a minor injury. A doctor can reveal internal injuries or an aggravated injury resulting from the accident.

Similarly, the examination process will create a paper trail of medical records that a slip-and-fall attorney can use to file an insurance claim.

Step 2: File an Accident Report

You’ll also need to file an accident report as part of the crucial steps required to obtain compensation.

Here are a few steps you can follow while filing an accident report which can aid in documenting the case:

• Inform the People in Charge: Inform the property owner or manager about the incident, whether on private or public property. Inform your manager if the incident occurred at work.
• Fill out an Accident Report Form: An accident report creates a record of the accident occurring. On this, you will fill in the time of the incident, location, and injuries that resulted from the accident. It is also vital to sign off on the accident report.
• Obtain Photograph Evidence: Take pictures of the exact location of the accident, highlighting details of the cause, such as a wet floor, product spill, or slippery tiles. Ensure the photos represent the scene of the accident associated with the injury.

Step 3: Contact an Attorney

Contact a slip-and-fall injury attorney after the accident. While you can get assistance from the at-fault party in filing a claim, working with an attorney enhances your chances of receiving a fair payout.

Step 4: File a Claim

At this stage, work with an attorney to either file an insurance claim or a slip-and-fall lawsuit in court.

Discover Your Options From an Experienced Slip and Fall Injury Attorney

If you sustain an injury after a slip and fall accident, you’ll likely suffer lost wages, loss of companionship, and a reduced quality of life.

That said, consider engaging an experienced attorney from The Barnes Firm to enhance your chances of recovery.

Contact us online or call us at (800) 800-0000 for a free case evaluation.

Richard Barnes – President of The Barnes Firm

Richard Barnes: “As President of The Barnes Firm, I have dedicated my career to achieving justice in hundreds of cases for the victims of injuries caused through the fault of others. Additionally, I have been honored to have been elected Best Lawyer and a Super Lawyer”

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