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Tips for Filing (and Settling) a Slip and Fall Claim

On Behalf of | Mar 1, 2019 | Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit

Filing a slip and fall claim is much more common than you might think! In fact, slips and falls are the leading cause of workers compensation claims in the USA.

Accidents like these occur every day as a result of obstructions, slippery sidewalks, poor sidewalk construction, and more. If this happens to you, you could be entitled to compensation.

In order to get compensation, you’ll have to make a slip and fall claim. In this article, we’ll tell you how to file one. Read on for a few tips!

How to File a Slip and Fall Claim Successfully

Improve your chances of success with these free legal tips.

1. Seek Medical Attention Immediately

Immediately after a slip or fall, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Whether it’s an urgent visit to the ER or a medical check-up the next day, you’ll need the advice of a medical professional.

Make sure you attend any follow-up appointments, too. If you fail to do so, it could be argued that your injury was not as severe as you claim it to be.

2. Take Photos

When you file a slip and fall claim, you’ll have to provide evidence of your injuries. Sometimes, medical records aren’t enough. That’s why you need to take photos.

Photos of your injuries will provide irrefutable evidence of how the incident affected you.

3. Get Witnesses

Did anyone see the accident occur? If so, you need to get their contact details.

You may need to call upon these people to act as witnesses for your case. They’ll be able to vouch for you and back up your account of what happened.

4. File a Report

If possible, file a report to make a record of your accident.

If it happened at the workplace, you can do this with your HR department. If it happened in a public place, you can file a police report. If it’s a place of business, you can sign an accident report with the manager there. (This is important to remember for grocery store slip and fall settlements.)

When filing a report, make sure you fill out the forms as thoroughly and accurately as possible, giving all the details you can remember.

5. Keep All Records and Receipts

Keep records of all expenses incurred as a result of your injury.

This may include anything from transport costs and medical bills to loss of income. Keep original copies of all your receipts, invoices, and documents, as you’ll need to provide them as evidence to back up your claim.

6. Read Everything Before Signing

During any injury claim, you can expect to deal with a lot of paperwork. It can be confusing and time-consuming to go through it all, especially when you aren’t familiar with the legal jargon involved.

It’s important that you don’t rush through it though. Read every document meticulously and make sure you understand everything before signing it. Otherwise, you could inadvertently accept a settlement you don’t fully agree with.

Hire an Attorney

Filing a slip and fall claim can be a long, arduous process. That’s why you need an accident attorney to help you.

With their experience, they can navigate the legal process with ease, guiding you through every step of the way. They’ll also strengthen your case, making it much more likely that you receive the compensation you’re entitled to.

Contact us to find out how our lawyers can help you.