Did you slip and fall in a store or other public place? You may be eligible for compensation for your injuries, lost work time, and pain and suffering. Learn more below about how you can get better compensation for slip and fall injuries below:

Types Of Injuries In Slip And Fall Cases

Slip and fall accidents usually happen suddenly and happen more often to older people. Some slip and fall accidents can lead to severe injuries, including: 

• Fractures, broken bones, and sprains

• Traumatic brain injuries 

• Hip and spine injuries

• Mental and emotional trauma

Some accident victims wind up with thousands of dollars in medical bills and lost wages. If the accident was caused by another person’s negligence, an experienced attorney should review the case. 

1. File A Police Report

If you slip and fall in a public place or at a residence, be sure to call the police and file a report. Doing so quickly ensures that the accident is well documented, which will be important when you hire a personal injury attorney to handle the claim. 

The police report will describe how the accident happened. It may have witness statements about the situation and conditions that led to the incident. A police report can be a critical document needed to prove that the defendant’s negligence caused your injuries. 

Without sufficient proof that the accident caused your damages, you cannot recover compensation in the case. 

2. Take Photos

You have better chances of getting money for your claim if you have photos or videos of the accident scene. If you rely on video footage in the store, note that it probably will be deleted soon. Or, the evidence may disappear, so don’t rely on the defendant to help you prove your claim. 

Take high-quality photos with a good camera or cell phone with a time and date stamp. Make sure there are many close-up pictures of what led to the accident. 

For example, let’s say you slip and fall on a broken bottle of olive oil in a grocery store. When it happened, there wasn’t a sign posted to warn customers of the slippery floor. You stepped in the oil puddle, slipped, and fractured your wrist. 

If you are able, it may help your case to take pictures of the puddle, noting there wasn’t any sign warning of the danger. This can assist your attorney in proving the store was negligent and was aware of a dangerous property condition. 

3. Document Injuries

It’s essential to keep track of all your accident injuries and expenses. For example, let’s say you go to the doctor and hospital for your fractured wrist and incur $2,000 of medical expenses. You’ll need to document all costs with receipts and invoices for the claim or lawsuit. 

Also, provide your attorney with your injury-related medical information and diagnosis. Proving that you have been hurt in the slip and fall case is essential to winning compensation. 

4. Don’t Exaggerate Your Injuries

It’s essential to be honest about your injuries and damages. If you try to get more money than you should, the insurance company or jury won’t believe you. You can bet that the insurance company will carefully review all receipts, invoices, and medical information to find out if you’re being honest. 

If you lost work time, provide an accurate estimate of your wages and lost work time. Being dishonest will usually work against you. 

A slip and fall injury can cause severe injuries, pain and suffering, and lost time at work. Naturally, no one wants to deal with this injury. But with a skilled attorney and some work on your part, you can receive fair compensation to get back on your feet.