DOs and DON’Ts in Slip and Fall Accidents
Most people shrug it off and continue on even if they get injured.
Most victims of slip and fall accidents do not even file for accident injury claims and ends up paying for their own treatment.
The reason for this is that a lot of people do not even know that the property owners owe them a certain duty of care while you are inside their property.
This is especially true for commercial establishments like supermarkets or even theme parks and amusement parks.
That is because you are in the premises for their benefit especially if you purchased their products or services.
To help you, here are some DOs and DON’Ts when it comes to slip and fall accidents:
DOs
• After the fall examine yourself for injuries, apply first aid for minor injuries.
• Take pictures of the hazard or dangerous condition.
• Talk to possible witnesses and get their contact information.
• Inform the owner or the manager about the accident so that they can do something about it and nobody else would get hurt.
• Inform your own insurance provider because it might have a term that you need to inform them of the accident within a certain time frame.
• File an accident report even if you consider it a minor accident.
• Get medical treatment for your injuries. A medical report would also be helpful in establishing the connection of your injuries to the accident.
• Get a personal injury attorney who is an expert in premises liability claims.
• Write a demand letter addressed to the property owner of your intent to file a claim with the help of your personal injury attorney.
DON’Ts
• Take a settlement amount from the property owner immediately after the accident.
• Sign anything from the property owner without consulting your lawyer.
• Take the first offer by the insurance adjuster
• Negotiate with the insurance company on your own
• Agree to a recorded statement without the presence of your lawyer
• Sign a release form when you are not sure if the amount given covers all your losses.
The best way to get the short end of an insurance negotiation is to go at it alone.
Insurance adjusters are trained to find holes in your accident injury claim so that they do not have to pay you the full amount.
Premises liability attorneys are experienced in dealing with insurance adjusters to make sure that you get a fair settlement amount.
Consult with a premises liability attorney now for a free consultation.
Most victims of slip and fall accidents do not even file for accident injury claims and ends up paying for their own treatment.
The reason for this is that a lot of people do not even know that the property owners owe them a certain duty of care while you are inside their property.
This is especially true for commercial establishments like supermarkets or even theme parks and amusement parks.
That is because you are in the premises for their benefit especially if you purchased their products or services.
To help you, here are some DOs and DON’Ts when it comes to slip and fall accidents:
DOs
• After the fall examine yourself for injuries, apply first aid for minor injuries.
• Take pictures of the hazard or dangerous condition.
• Talk to possible witnesses and get their contact information.
• Inform the owner or the manager about the accident so that they can do something about it and nobody else would get hurt.
• Inform your own insurance provider because it might have a term that you need to inform them of the accident within a certain time frame.
• File an accident report even if you consider it a minor accident.
• Get medical treatment for your injuries. A medical report would also be helpful in establishing the connection of your injuries to the accident.
• Get a personal injury attorney who is an expert in premises liability claims.
• Write a demand letter addressed to the property owner of your intent to file a claim with the help of your personal injury attorney.
DON’Ts
• Take a settlement amount from the property owner immediately after the accident.
• Sign anything from the property owner without consulting your lawyer.
• Take the first offer by the insurance adjuster
• Negotiate with the insurance company on your own
• Agree to a recorded statement without the presence of your lawyer
• Sign a release form when you are not sure if the amount given covers all your losses.
The best way to get the short end of an insurance negotiation is to go at it alone.
Insurance adjusters are trained to find holes in your accident injury claim so that they do not have to pay you the full amount.
Premises liability attorneys are experienced in dealing with insurance adjusters to make sure that you get a fair settlement amount.
Consult with a premises liability attorney now for a free consultation.
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