Accidents happen, and a slip and fall can happen in pretty much any location. If this unfortunate incident happens to you, take the following steps:
- Exchange contact and insurance information with the other party;
- Do your best to recall the incident by either writing down what you remember of the scene;
- If an incident report was opened or created by the premise, make sure you have a copy of it before you leave;
- Take several pictures of the scene;
- If you had to be taken to an emergency facility and were unable to facilitate the above steps, re-visit or contact the premise and retrieve the incident report;
- Contact an attorney who specializes in personal injury cases; and
- See a medical provider for a check-up!
Authored by Scott D. McDonald, Esq.
Scott McDonald is a California native who graduated from Pepperdine Law School in 2008. He has been aggressively litigating cases in Personal Injury and Bankruptcy Law for nearly a decade. Mr. McDonald prides himself in being anything but a “typical” attorney. His unique and very personal approach to practicing law has helped numerous clients obtain their goals and get the legal relief they need.
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