A slip and fall accident can cause various types of injuries, from very fast recovering ones to debilitating ones. In addition to the actual pain inflicted by the injuries, the victim also has to deal with medical bills, missing work hours and other issues. And, for those reasons, it’s necessary to make a claim for compensation if the accident was caused by someone else’s negligence.
If you have suffered a slip and fall accident at work, in a restaurant or even on public property, here are the 7 steps to take following the incident:
- Report the Accident as Soon As You Can
- Go to the Doctor as Early as Possible
- Hire a Personal Injury Attorney
- Gather Evidence like Photographs
- Talk to Any Witness That Might Contribute to the Case
- Don’t Talk about Your Case Until It’s Finished
- Negotiate a Fair Settlement
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