What Should You Do If You’ve Been in a Slip and Fall Accident?

If you have been involved in a trip or slip and fall accident, do the following:

• Take a picture of the substance or condition that caused you to fall
• Make a report to the operator of the premises as soon as possible
• If you know what caused you to fall, point it out to the person taking the report
• Obtain the name and business card of the person taking the report
• If anyone witnessed the fall, get their names and contact information
• If you feel pain, tell the person taking the report
• Get medical care either by the local rescue squad or at the emergency department or your doctor and provide the history that you were injured in a fall
• Seek legal advice right away