What is a Slip and Fall and what to do if you have been injured
A Personal Injury Accident, Slip and Fall or Bodily Injury Accident can arise from slipping in a public personal or commercial building such as a Store, a Post Office, an Office or even the public Road.
A Personal Injury Accident is a Tort Lawsuit which is brought against the Owner of the Building the Lessor, or Sublessee, and is usually the result of the negligent conditions where someone slips and falls as a result of conditions outside his or her control.
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Let’s say you are out grocery shopping, and while inside the Supermarket someone drops water on the floor accidentally and the Store employees fail to clean the floor and secure the area, you pass by unknowingly unaware of the slip and fall hazard caused by the water on the floor, and as a result you fall on the floor and injure yourself. Situations like these are where a personal injury lawyer with high settlement rates can make a significant difference in ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve.
What do you do then?
If you can, ask an employee to acknowledge the incident by writing an Incident Report´ and get a copy of it.
- Write down the employees Name, and ID Number.
- Take pictures of the Location where the incident happened.
- Visit your Doctor or the Emergency Room for a Check up or if you feel injured.
If you or anyone you know has been involved in a slip and fall accident and suffered injuries as a result, you or them may be entitled to compensation. Speak with a local personal injury attorney near me today regarding your rights, options and available help.
