Slip and fall accident are very common and can result in serious injury. If you have been injured after a slip and fall at your work place you may have grounds to file a workers compensation claim. On the other hand, if you fall in or around a place of business such as your local grocery store, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim.
If you do not believe the slip and fall injury was your fault you should follow the correct steps in order to file a workers compensation or personal injury claim.
What To Do Immediately after a Slip, Trip, Or Fall Accident:
Seek Medical Attention
If you slip and fall and it immediately results in serious injury, call 911 and have an ambulance come to your location. Remember, if it is a head injury or you don’t believe it is safe to drive due to your injury – call an ambulance. If the accident results in injury that does not require immediate medical attention you should follow certain steps before going to a doctor or hospital.
Gather Videos and Picture Evidence
In some slip and fall cases, there is no hard proof that a business or workplace was negligent of preventing the slip or fall resulting in injury. Having no proof makes filing a personal injury or workers compensation claim difficult. If you are able to – take videos and pictures of the hazard that caused you to slip, trip or fall. Hazards may include: liquid, exposed wires, items on the floor, and more.
Request Contact Information of Witnesses
If other customers witnessed your accident you should request their contact information. Having a witness or witnesses when filing a personal injury claim is extremely beneficial.
File an Incident Report
If you are able to, immediately request to file an incident report at your place of work or the business/location where your accident occurred. When filling out the incident report, be extremely descriptive about what caused the accident. It is important that the incident report you write is clear and descriptive. Once the incident report is complete, take clear pictures of each page of the document.
How Can a Personal Injury Attorney Help?
After filing an incident report there is a high chance an insurance company that represents the business where your accident occurred will contact you. Dealing with an insurance company alone is neither advised nor mandatory. Working with a Tampa personal injury attorney to deal with the insurance company is highly recommended. By working with a personal injury attorney you have the best chances of receiving the highest compensation possible.
Dan Zohar, a Tampa personal injury lawyer of DZ Firm has over 30 years of experience dealing with personal injury cases. Dan Zohar will work with you to build a strong claim and assist you in receiving maximum compensation. If you or someone you know needs legal assistance to file a personal injury claim, contact The Law Office of Dan Zohar at (800) 963-3311. For pre-settlement funding assistance, click here.