What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident

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In the unfortunate event of a slip or fall, follow these steps for a hopeful future.
  1. Stay calm and seek the help you need. Clear thinking after you’ve fallen can help you build a legal case. If you are on a company’s property, report the fall to a manager on site and ensure that an incident report is completed. If you require medical help, don’t hesitate to call 911 and request an ambulance.
  2. Collect and preserve information about how the injury occurred. Take photos of the location where you fell, including the state of your environment (e.g., icy pavement, uneven sidewalk, lack of signage, poor lighting) and the shoes you were wearing. Take close-up photos of any injuries you have and make detailed notes. If another person saw you fall, request their contact information.
  3. Contact a lawyer as soon as possible. The slip and fall timeline is important. In these cases, you may be required to provide written notice to potential lawsuit defendants, even before the lawsuit is started. Notice must be delivered within a short and strict time limit (as low as 10 days after the fall) or else you lose your right to sue. Legate Injury Lawyers is ready to help you navigate your requirement to send notice and start a lawsuit ASAP. Consultations are free.
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Illustration - person on a hospital bed

What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident

In the unfortunate event of a slip or fall, follow these steps for a hopeful future.
  1. Stay calm and seek the help you need. Clear thinking after you’ve fallen can help you build a legal case. If you are on a company’s property, report the fall to a manager on site and ensure that an incident report is completed. If you require medical help, don’t hesitate to call 911 and request an ambulance.
  2. Collect and preserve information about how the injury occurred. Take photos of the location where you fell, including the state of your environment (e.g., icy pavement, uneven sidewalk, lack of signage, poor lighting) and the shoes you were wearing. Take close-up photos of any injuries you have and make detailed notes. If another person saw you fall, request their contact information.
  3. Contact a lawyer as soon as possible. The slip and fall timeline is important. In these cases, you may be required to provide written notice to potential lawsuit defendants, even before the lawsuit is started. Notice must be delivered within a short and strict time limit (as low as 10 days after the fall) or else you lose your right to sue. Legate Injury Lawyers is ready to help you navigate your requirement to send notice and start a lawsuit ASAP. Consultations are free.
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Common Types of Slip and Fall Accidents

Ranging from minor to serious, the most common injuries that Legate Injury Lawyers’ clients are recovering from include:

  • Broken bones
  • Dislocations
  • Sprains and strains
  • Bruises and scrapes
  • Headaches
  • Chronic pain
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Pulled muscles
  • Brain injury
  • Nerve damage
  • Paralysis
  • Emotional trauma

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Injuries

When slip and fall accidents occur, Legate Injury Lawyers finds they typically happen due to similar circumstances, including:

  • Poor maintenance of outdoor properties
  • Failure to clear walkways (snow, ice, debris, garbage, clutter, spills)  
  • Failure to repair cracks or unevenness in walkways
  • Poor signage and/or lighting in areas where pedestrians walk
  • Failure to warn people of slippery surfaces (due to cleaning, etc.)
  • Parking lots
  • Sidewalks 
  • Stairwells
  • Commercial stores
  • Schools
  • Playgrounds and parks
  • Gyms and recreational sports arenas