If you fall on someone else's property due to their negligence, it's called a slip and fall accident and can result in serious injury, lost wages and high medical expenses. You don't have to pay for the negligence of another. Unfortunately, the person or business responsible will not always do the right thing, and your actions after the fall can have an impact on whether the property owner is found to be at fault. When You Fall It's important that you assess your injuries before you rise from the ground. Often, a slip and fall can happen quickly, and you may think you feel fine. You might be embarrassed or self-conscious that you fell at all. Don't simply rise without assessing the state of your injuries. Medical Attention It's not uncommon for people who slip and fall to break a bone, hit their head or have internal injuries depending on how far they fell. A medical professional should evaluate the injuries. It's good …show more content…
Gather their names and addresses as well as phone numbers. Even if the witness didn't see you fall, they may be a witness to the condition of the area, which caused the fall. Store or Building Procedures In some stores or buildings, you'll need to fill out an incident report with a manager or supervisor. Don't try to resolve the issue inside the store with this person. Simply inform the employee of the incident. It's best if you don't talk to the employee too much. Don't accept blame for the fall, or shrug off their part in it. If someone mentions the condition as something that has been around for a while, make sure you note of who said it. After the Fall There are things you should do after a fall. There are also things you shouldn't do after a fall like talk to the store's insurance company or employees. They do not want what's in your best interest. Anything said to them can be used to downplay your injuries for their