How To Handle Your Injury After a Slip And Fall in Utah
Whether you slipped and fell at a grocery store or restaurant there are things you should do right away. It can be easy to walk away and forget about it, especially if you don’t think you were hurt. By doing these simple things you can make sure you take care of yourself and remember what happened.
Seek Medical Attention
Get out of harms way if possible. If you think you were severely injured call for help or ask someone around you to do so. There are some signs that you wont notice until after you have had time to process the accident. Always see a doctor if needed.
Make sure to tell your doctor what happened and keep copies of all visit summaries. Follow your doctors orders.
Notify the Business of Your Accident
You should let an employee know that you fell. Let them know where and when you fell. Ask if they are going to fill out an accident report and how to receive a copy. Only tell them what you know such as where you fell, what you saw and any injuries. You do not need to speculate on how long something may have been on the floor.
Remember to write down who you spoke with and what time you informed them.
Take Pictures
Something like a spill can be wiped up and weather can change on the exterior of a building. Take pictures of the area if you can. Try to get pictures of what caused the fall and the surrounding area. You can even take a picture of the whole area to show where the fall took place. Keep the original photos.
Ask witnesses if there are any and collect their information. Also save any shoes or clothes you were wearing and receipts from your trip to that business. Having these will help you remember what happened if there is ever a dispute.
Record the Details of Your Accident & Recovery
Create a timeline of your injuries and any doctor visits. Include any days you may have missed from work and conversations you had about your accident. Save all your medical bills and documents. This will allow you to have a record of everything that happened.
Is the Business Responsible For my Injury?
Just because you fell on someone’s property does not always mean they are liable. There are many factors that go into a premises liability case. Such as what caused you to fall and what the owner or tenant knew. Fault will play a role in your case as well. Speak with an attorney to find out how these laws apply to you.
Larsen, Larsen, Nash & Larsen can help you with your slip and fall on a Utah business case. Contact us today by calling (801) 964-1200 or fill out our online form. We look forward to working with you.
