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Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
The first few actions (or non-actions) made by a slip\nand fall victim can mean all the difference in terms of establishing fault and\nliability. It is important to take the right legal actions from the very\nmoments a slip and fall accident takes place in order to protect your claim and\nultimately win your settlement for compensation. Below, you will find some\ninformation and advice regarding what a slip and fall victim (or claimant\nrepresenting a victim) should do to move forward with a personal injury claim. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25ba Immediately Report the Incident<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
The first step after slipping and falling on public or\nprivate property is to notify the owners or persons in charge. For commercial\nproperties, such as retail stores or restaurants, ask for the highest ranking\nperson on duty and report the accident. Just be brief by simply stating\nwhere you fell, which obstruction caused the fall (torn carpet, uneven\nfloorboard, wire or cord, puddle, ice, poor lighting, etc.), and where you are\nhurting. For public grounds, like parks and city streets, notify the town or\ncity the same day, both by phone call and written notification. If the injury\nis too severe, notify the city or town as soon as your health permits. This is\nespecially important for accidents that take place without any witnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IMPORTANT:<\/strong> If your slip and fall injuries are severe and require emergency medical attention, make this step the first priority. Once stable, you can move forward with the remainder of the accident claim process. You can also appoint a spouse, relative, or friend to help you report the incident and gather evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The next step in moving forward with a personal injury\nclaim, which may need to be carried out by a trusted friend or family member\ndepending on the severity of your injury, is to get all the contact information\nfrom anyone that may have witnessed the accident. Be sure to record their full\nnames, phone numbers, and email addresses. If they are willing to give\nadditional contact information, take that as well. Keep in mind that witness\ntestimony plays a major role in winning a personal injury settlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your next step is to take and gather photos and video recordings. Again, this might have to be done by a friend or family member depending on the severity of your injuries. Photos and video (if possible) should be taken as soon as possible after the accident. All footage should be taken at multiple angles, and should capture the hazardous environment or obstruction, the condition of the victim, the victim\u2019s injury and the condition of the injury in the days following the accident. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All these photos and videos must be done BEFORE any changes to the environment occur or any evidence is lost (i.e. melting snow or ice, missing lightbulb, puddle, spilled food, etc.). The more evidence you have, the stronger your chances are for obtaining a full and fair settlement to cover your damages.\u00a0 Ask whoever is in charge to retain any video surveillance of the fall and if you can do the request in writing, do so.\u00a0 Normally, you should request the person to retain any video surveillance for the entire day of your fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A person should seek medical treatment the same day,\nor as soon as they are experiencing pain or complications from the accident. Sometimes\ninjuries are not present right away, and tend to show up days or weeks\nfollowing the accident. This is common for neck and back injuries. Insurance\ncompanies will argue that a person wasn\u2019t seriously injured enough to receive\ncompensation if they didn\u2019t require immediate professional medical care.\nMedical treatment is evidence that a slip and fall victim is injured and the\ndoctor\u2019s diagnosis and victim\u2019s medical records are evidence for a case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before talking to any insurance companies or\nadjusters, it is vital to hire a personal injury lawyer first. It is crucial to\nhave an experienced slip and fall lawyer on your side during the entire\npersonal injury claims process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Get started on your slip and fall claim<\/a> by calling the Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Although based out of Indy, our law firm represents victims throughout the state, as well as, out-of-state victims who are injured in Indiana. We offer free initial consultations to discuss your claim, and never require any upfront lawyer fees. Call 317-881-2700 to schedule your consultation, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The primary priorities to making any personal injury claim is to seek medical attention, gather and protect your evidence, hire an experienced personal injury attorney, and take the correct legal actions, all from the moments your accident occurs. When it … Continue reading \u25ba Ask for Witness Information<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\u25ba Gather Evidence<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\u25ba Seek Medical Care<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\u25ba Hire a Slip and Fall Lawyer<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Indiana Slip and Fall Lawyers You Can Trust<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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