What to Do If You Are Injured in a Slip and Fall
If you are injured in a slip and fall at a store in Tennessee, it is crucial to take the right steps to protect your health and your legal rights. Below is a step-by-step guide on the actions you should take to effectively handle the situation. No one thinks this could happen to them, but if it does, you should know what to do.
Report the Incident:
Always make an incident report if you are injured by slipping and falling at a store. You want to make sure the company documents your incident in order to hold them accountable in the future. Notify the store manager or property owner immediately and ask to fill out an incident report. Demand they give you a copy of the report for your records. This report will help establish that the fall happened, detail of the hazard, and provide key evidence in your case.
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Document the Scene:
Take photos and videos of the hazard itself, the surrounding area, and your injuries. Proof of how the incident occurred is one of the most important factors in slip and fall cases because you must be able to prove that the hazard, like wet floors, poor lighting, missing warning signs, or a raised surface, existed and that it should not have been there. If there are any witnesses to the incident, get their names and contact information.
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Seek Medical Attention Immediately:
Do not wait to go to the doctor if you are feeling pain. Your well-being comes first. Make sure after a slip and fall, you let your doctor know how you were injured, where you were when you were injured, and everywhere you are feeling symptoms. Even if the injury seems minor, some issues (like concussions or internal injuries) may not be immediately apparent. Prompt medical care and documentation of your injuries will be essential if you later file a claim.
Keep Detailed Records:
Keep all of your medical records, bills for treatment, correspondence with the store, and any incident report or documents you filled out detailing the incident. If you miss work because of your injuries document the amount of time missed and keep records of your lost wages. Detailed records help demonstrate the impact the incident has had on your life and strengthens your claim.
Avoid Statements to Insurance:
Be cautious if an insurance adjuster contacts you. Insurance companies may use your statements against you to reduce your compensation or even deny your claim. Do not agree to any kind of settlement or sign any documents without first contacting an attorney. At Alexis Greene Law, we will handle all communication with the insurance company once you are signed up as a client.
Contact Alexis Greene Law, PLLC:
If you are injured in a slip and fall incident at a store in Tennessee, you want an attorney with experience handling these types of cases. Additional steps need to be taken in slip and fall incidents that are not often required in other types of personal injury cases, such as motor vehicle crashes or work-related injuries, so you should hire an attorney who knows how to handle these cases. Here at Alexis Greene Law, PLLC, we have experience with slip and fall cases, and we know the proper way to handle your case from start to finish. Let us work with help you with organizing your medical records, hiring experts, filing documents in the proper venue, and fighting for you in Court.