After a slip and fall or trip and fall accident, you may feel you have nowhere to turn. You may be confused, frustrated, in pain and wondering who is going to pay your medical bills. You probably have questions such as, “Is it really my fault?” An experienced Kansas City slip and fall accident attorney can help determine whether the store owner was negligent and whether you have a good case. There are a number of issues that have to be considered when evaluating a potential slip and fall claim, such as was the property maintained properly, was there a dangerous condition, did the property owner owe you a duty, were you injured, and more.
Following a slip and fall at a store, you should be sure to:
- Get contact information for any and all witnesses;
- Request an ambulance if needed;
- Seek immediate medical treatment;
- Ask the store owner for their insurance information;
- If your phone has video, take video of the entire area where you fell. This can be very helpful because if no warning sign was out, the video can show that if taken full circle of the entire area. If your phone does not have video capability, take pictures of the location where you fell, especially if there is water or some other substance on the floor;
- File an incident report with the store and ask for a copy; and
- Do not give a recorded statement to the insurance company and do not sign any authorizations or releases before talking to an attorney.
