If you slip and fall in a store, here are some suggestions of things you can do:
- Seek medical treatment for your injuries immediately. In many cases, you don’t realize you are hurt until hours or even days later but getting in to see a doctor as soon as possible to get checked is the best route. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may need to go to a hospital or urgent care as soon as possible. You may be concerned about the financial expenses that comes with seeing a doctor, but here at Titans Legal, we can help get you into an appointment with a medical professional Don’t hesitate to call us!
- Document as much as possible. Take photos of the scene or have a friend or family member do so if you are unable. Capture videos to show the entire situation. Be sure to document the condition that caused your injury such as a wet floor, clutter or debris, or uneven surface. Get witnesses names and phone numbers. If you can, take videos of their statement. Take photos of any visible injuries and keep updating the photos as injuries appear better or worse over time. Keep a record of your medical treatment and prescribed medications as well as how much time you miss from work and how your injuries affect your life. It’s understandable if you can’t accomplish all of these tasks, as you were severely injured after all. A lawyer with Titans Legal can take on all of these tasks for you, so you can focus on healing.
- File an incident report with the store. Require that an incident report be filed and get a copy of the report before you leave or get a copy shortly afterward. Again, friends and family or even your lawyer can help you with getting a copy of an incident report.
- Learn about your legal options before moving forward with your claim. Insurance companies are always against you so even something as simple as giving a statement can be twisted by an adjuster. Contact a lawyer before you do anything! Lawyers can help make the situation less stressful on you and can take away many of the tasks that need to be done. Titans Legal is always available to help at 214-488-8888. We can handle cases anywhere in the state of Texas!
