If you were involved in a slip & fall accident the very first thing to do is assess your injuries. If you are seriously injured, call 911 immediately to get the emergency medical care you need. Should your injuries not require medical transport, notify an employee immediately and ask that the manager become involved in the filing of a formal incident report. Be sure to obtain a copy of the report before leaving, to ensure there are no changes made after you depart.

Record the conditions that caused your injury by taking pictures before the negligent conditions are cleaned up. Ask the manager or employee involved if the retail outlet has surveillance video available, and request the footage be preserved for your records.

Take care to write down the names and contact information of employees, managers, loss prevention staff, and any witnesses who were at the scene at the time of the incident. Keep the clothing and shoes you were wearing at the time in the exact condition they are in after the accident. This could be very important to your case later.

Documenting the incident from beginning to end is crucial in taking your case and pursuing a monetary settlement. If you are injured in a retail outlet, do not panic, and do not let anyone rush you out of the store to sweep the incident under the rug. If you are injured because of negligence, you deserve to be compensated.

If you are injured at another person’s property or premises, you should speak to an attorney immediately. At Garibyan Law, we have the experience to get the results you deserve. Experience makes all the difference when it comes to choosing a law firm – we have that and much more to offer. Call Garibyan Law today. 800-909-5160.