Where slip and falls happen
- Grocery stores and retail shops
- Restaurants, hotels, and parking lots
- Apartment buildings and stairwells
- Icy or uneven sidewalks and walkways
- Construction areas and workplaces
What to do right away
- Get medical attention, even for injuries that seem minor.
- Report the fall to the manager or owner and ask for a copy of the report.
- Photograph what caused the fall before it's cleaned up or fixed.
- Keep the shoes and clothes you were wearing.
- Get names and phone numbers of anyone who saw it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a case if I fell in a store?
Possibly. It often depends on whether the owner knew, or should have known, about the hazard and failed to fix it or warn people.
What if there was no warning sign?
A missing warning sign can be an important detail. Photos of the area taken soon after the fall help show what conditions were like.
How long do I have to file?
Deadlines vary by state and by who owns the property. Government property often has much shorter notice deadlines, so reach out early.
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