A slip and fall accident can happen anywhere. Wet surfaces, icy
sidewalks, and improperly maintained floors are some factors that may cause
slip and fall accidents. Victims have the legal right to make a claim for the
injuries sustained. The first steps a victim takes can go a long way toward
making a successful slip and fall injury claim. Follow these important tips to
ensure a successful slip and fall injury claim:
Report the accident
Report your accident to the premises owner or some other person
connected with the premises. If the accident occurred on a commercial property,
report it to the highest-ranking person. For an accident on a public property,
report it to the city or town.
Seek medical attention
If you are hurt, even if it is a minor one, seek medical help. Do
not wait, because insurance companies may assume that you were not hurt at all
and hence did not seek medical attention.
Take contact details of witnesses
If some people witnessed your accident, get their full name and
contact information. Their testimonies can play a major role in a slip and fall
case.
Explain to your health
provider exactly how you got hurt
Inconsistencies in medical records and claims can create a problem
at trial. Your insurance company and the jury may not like the inconsistency. A
lawsuit with inconsistencies may not get very far.
Do not miss scheduled
medical appointments
Attend all your scheduled medical appointments. If you miss them,
the insurer may assume that your injury was not severe or that you have already
recovered.
Avoid giving a
tape-recorded statement to your insurer
Avoid
giving a tape-recorded statement to your insurance company. Do not give any
statement without the consent of your lawyer.
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ReplyDeleteThe first steps a victim takes can go a long way toward making a successful slip and fall injury claim. For more information https://goo.gl/2dyyjZ
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When I was returning from a shopping mall, I fell down from a stair. I fractured my leg and also received some other injuries. Turning around, I noticed that the staircase had some damaged steps. Can I file a compensation claim against the owner of the shopping mall?
ReplyDeleteThere are many causes of stairway slip and fall accidents. One of the common causes is broken stairs. Oftentimes a broken stair can result in an individual tripping and falling down the stairs, leading to very serious injuries. In the event that your injuries are the result of a broken stair, you may be entitled to compensation. This is because it is the job of every property owner or manager to ensure that his or her property is safe for the public. If a stair is broken, the property owner or manager should be aware of it and post warning signs until the hazard is fixed.
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ReplyDeleteI went to a restaurant with my family on my daughter’s birthday. The floor was wet, there were no warning signs, and my daughter fell down, suffered a serious head injury, and had to be hospitalized. She underwent surgery and was on medical treatment for more than two months. Can I file a compensation claim against the restaurant owner or administrator?
ReplyDeleteProperty owners are responsible for maintaining a relatively safe environment both inside and outside of their buildings. When a property owner fails to keep their property safe, and those unsafe conditions result in an injury, the injured party may be entitled to seek compensation. Jacoby & Meyers’ personal injury attorneys are dedicated to holding negligent parties accountable for their wrongdoings.
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