What Should You Do If You’ve Been in a Slip and Fall Accident?
If you have been involved in a trip or slip and fall accident, do the following:
Take a picture of the substance or condition that caused you to fall
Make a report to the operator of the premises as soon as possible
If you know what caused you to fall, point it out to the person taking the report
Obtain the name and business card of the person taking the report
If anyone witnessed the fall, get their names and contact information
If you feel pain, tell the person taking the report
Get medical care either by the local rescue squad or at the emergency department or your doctor and provide the history that you were injured in a fall