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What to Do After a Slip, Trip, and Fall Accident

It’s a sad reality but most people suffer a slip trip and fall accident at some point in their life without even their fault. Slip and fall laws generally designed for all those cases in which a person falls and injured due to the bad condition of someone else property. These cases are generally examined on the fundamental rules of carelessness unless the accident occurs on federal government property. Let’s discuss a few steps that you need to take after a Slip, Trip, and Fall accident. The first step is to seek medical treatment as your priority.

If you have been badly injured then properly document your medical treatment. Those medical reports will act as strong evidence for seeking compensation for your injuries. No matter where the accident happens you need to report it to the manager or the owner of the landlord a soon as possible. Don't forget to get details of the accident in written form. Don’t hesitate to ask the manager or landlord to make a written report, and request a copy before you leave.

Documentation is the most important factor after the accident and it is very important to gather name, address, phone numbers of all the people who are involved (witnesses) of the accident. The written statement will prove that your accident is real and you would be able to obtain the compensation timely. Take pictures of the accident and note down what you were doing before the accident including time and Date.

Don't waste anything associated with your accident day especially the shoes and clothing you were wearing during the accident in a safe storage place. They may be relevant pieces of evidence later. Contact a law firm near to your area to consider about the best legal action regarding your case. By hiring an experienced attorney you can obtain the maximum compensation amount that you deserve.