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Injured in a slip and fall accident - What do i do now?

Getting a slip or fall accident is the worst experience ever. Most of the people are meeting their personal injury lawyers to deal with the slipping accident. Slipping on the floor or somewhere can happen due to the carelessness from your side or poor construction methods has been applied. If the fault is from your side you can not blame others, But if not then the particular landlord or management should compensate for your accident.

There are legal law and regulations that particularly works on this type of accidents. In this article, I going to help you to know about how to approach the slip or fall accident. Here you go.
 

The Reason for slip, trip or fall accident

Slipping or falling accident might have the following reasons. 

Liquid Spilling

When there is a liquid spelling on the floor then there is a high chance for slip accident. The liquid may spill from roof or tap. 

Uneven surfaces

If the floor is irregular or there are holes then you might slip on the floor. Sometimes the poor construction design might be the reason for slip or trip. 

Poor lighting 

Sometimes the poor lighting also will lead to slipping off on the floor. If the cable is exposed outside then you will get the slip accident.

Workplace Slip or fall Accident

I could divide this accident into two types. i.e workplace and commercial place accident. When you met an accident on workplace then you can able to the compensation from the management side. There is an option in every company like accidents compensation. They will suggest the physicians also. You have to collect the report and submit to management. They will provide the compensation. If you slipped off on the workplace the follow the below instructions.

  • Go for medical treatment
  • Take a note of the time you have slipped, place and reason
  • Inform with the manager about the accident
  • Collect the medical report
  • Submit the report on compensation

Commercial Place Slip or Fall Accident

When you meet the slip or fall accident at a commercial place then you have to take it a serious matter. If you have the medical or health insurance then you can able to get the insurances. Apart from that if you have slipped on a commercial place such stores, restaurant or some other places you can legally deal that accident with the help of your injury lawyers. Here some of the instructions you have to follow if you met an accident recently. 

Go for Medical Treatment

The first thing you have to is, go for a medical treatment immediately. Check it whether it is a minor injury or major injury. Collect the reports from the corresponding hospital so that you can document the case against the management.

Report the Accident with the management

Make sure that you have reported the accident with the concern place owners, managers or landlords. Get the document from them I term of a written letter.It would help you to file the case strongly. Never talk with the representatives are workers of the particular place

Collect the Evidence

The evidence is more important to handle this accident legally. If you have met an accident try to remember the person who presented with you at that time. Ask to provide the evidence about the accident. If you have more than two people then it would be better. 

Approach your personal Injury Lawyer

This is the most important step you should follow. Take all documents and meet your personal injury lawyers to deal this case legally. Explain about the accident clearly and submit the documents and evidence. He will help you to approach the accident case with the law and regulations. 

Reparation

Make sure you have got the proper reparation amount from the corresponding management where you have met the accident. 

Bottom Line.

Slip or fall accident might happen anywhere and anytime. But you should be careful if you want to avoid it. If you are the someone who met an accident recently then don't get struck on paying your medical expenses by your own. Never forget to meet your injury lawyers to get the status about the case. Never disclose anything about the accidents on social media as it might make the issue becomes serious. So when you slip or fall approach the case legally with the help of your injury lawyers that may help you to claim the reparation for the accident. 
 



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