Victim of Slip and Fall? – What should you do?

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Victim of Slip and Fall?

What should you do?

In a slip and fall case, the most crucial aspect is what happens immediately after the fall.
To present the case there needs to be a defect that caused you to slip, trip, or fall.

 

What I Should Do

I am still at the scene at of the accident:

The first thing you should do is to take photographs of the area, especially if it happens on a commercial property. It becomes very difficult to prove that there was a wet or icy surface if you do not have a photograph. The sooner you seek legal advice, the better it is for the case because the attorney can immediately dispatch investigators on the scene to take photographs, measurements, and interview witnesses, if there are any.

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Take photographs of any scratches and bruises because those types of injuries go away and we all know that a picture is worth a thousand words. However, you can still have a case, even if you do not have pictures.

Finally, go to the hospital, if necessary. Your injuries need to be documented by a medical professional. We can recommend a medical provider or you may go to a doctor of your choosing.

I have already left the scene of the accident:

The best thing to do is to go back to the scene and see if the area is still in the same condition as when you fell and take pictures of the defect.

If the area is not in the same condition, do not despair. If it is an outside location, a lot of businesses or surrounding areas have video cameras. Your attorney can request videos and pictures of the place and time where the incident occurred. There is a lot that depends on you and your attorney’s quick response to the event.

Most cameras record on a 30-day cycle and if the video is not timely requested, then the video of your incident may be taped over.

We can meet you at your home or at the scene of the fall to gather a complete picture of the incident.

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We understand when the injury occurs, you are scared and need immediate help. Here are the answers to some of the questions we hope are helpful to you.
If you come to us, we have all the answers for when you are injured in any type of accident.

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Call the police and make sure an ambulance is sent as soon as possible. Make sure everyone involved in the accident is conscious and responsive. Stay at the scene even if the accident isn’t serious, the police should be called regardless and a police report should be filed. It is important when speaking to the police that you stick to the facts, do not speculate, and most importantly do not admit any fault. Make sure you take as many pictures as you can with your cell phone. Also, we suggest taking a picture of the other person’s license plate, their drivers license, and insurance information. The pictures should document any damage that is caused by both vehicles.  Seek medical attention as soon as possible if injured, even if you do not feel any pain, you may be in a state of shock and could experience medical issues later on.

If you are experiencing pain, injury, or financial damages as a result of someone else’s negligence. You may have a personal injury case. If the other driver was at fault or failed to follow the legal rules of the road – our car accident attorneys may be able to prove that the other party is liable for those damages. For example, if you were rear-ended in a car accident, typically the other driver is responsible for that accident and the insurance company could be liable for any damages.

Within the first few days, you will receive communications from both your insurance company and the other driver’s insurance company. You may be contacted by your health insurance company, doctors, and even attorneys. The other driver’s insurance company may request that you sign medical authorizations so they can retrieve your medical records. Before you speak to any of these people or sign any documents, it is important that you seek legal counsel.

You may have a difficult time paying for your medical expenses, even if you have health insurance. Make sure to bill any treatment as you normally would through your healthcare provider. Additionally, you may have medical payment coverage under your car insurance plan. This could be used to cover your co-pays and other medical expenses that your health insurance company may not cover initially.

This is a difficult question to answer because it depends on many factors. If we are successful in proving that the other party is liable for your injuries and damages, you could be compensated for medical bills and any other hospital costs, lost wages, costs of rehabilitation and physical therapy, disability or disfigurement, pain and suffering, wrongful death, including loss of financial support and any other out of pocket expense that was related to your accident.

Depending on the severity of your injuries and the length of time you need to heal from your injuries will determine the length of your claim. We also have to factor in the willingness of the other party to settle as they make their initial offer. If unreasonable offers are made, your claim may proceed to trial, which will increase the length of your claim.

At Kats, Jamison & Associates all personal injury accident cases are handled on a contingency-fee-basis. This means that we will never charge you upfront for any cost and we will advance all costs and expenses. You will not have to reimburse our Firm for any costs unless we are successful. You will pay absolutely nothing for lawyers’ fees unless we win a monetary sum in your case.

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