• Home
  • About Us
  • Practice Areas
    • Bankruptcy
      • Chapter 7
      • Chapter 13
      • Creditor Representation
    • Personal Injury
      • Auto & Motorcycle Accidents
      • Trucking Accidents
      • Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
      • Premises Liability
      • Dog Bites
      • Uber and Lyft Accidents
      • Wrongful Death
      • Elder Abuse
  • Attorney
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • call Us Today
    844.KATZ.LAW
Katz Law –  Los Angeles Attorneys
Free Consultation

What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident?

Home / Blog Archive / Personal Injury / What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident?
by liorkatz
Personal Injury

 
 

Unfortunately, it is somewhat of a common occurrence for individuals to “slip and fall” due to the negligence of others. These slip and fall incidents almost always result in injuries. These injuries vary and can include minor bruises while at times they can lead to paralyzation. Some of the more common examples of slip and fall accidents include individuals who slip and fall due to liquid spilled on the floor of a a department store, individuals who fall into a ditch or a hole that was uncovered, or individuals that fall in staircases due to defects with the staircases or insufficient lighting.

What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident?

If you were the victim of a slip and fall accident due to the negligence of another, you should take the following steps immediately after your fall:

  1. Call for help. Grab your cellphone and call an ambulance. Ask for individuals around you to call for an ambulance if you cannot do so yourself (e.g., if you had broken your leg).
  2. Look around to see what resulted in the accident. Was there liquid spilled on the floor? Was there a broken tile or a broken step?
  3. Look around to see if there were any warning signs. For example, if the floor was wet, were there any warning signs? (e.g. “Wet Floor” signs)
  4. Give a report to the store employees. Oftentimes, if you had fallen in a place like a department store, an employee of the department store will want to take a report of the incident. If you are not able to give a report due to your injuries, don’t do it. If you are able to do so, explain what happened, including the reasons for the fall. For example, if you fell due to a wet floor, make sure that the report mentions that the floor was wet. If a report is given, try and get a copy for yourself. If you do not feel comfortable giving a report, don’t do it.
  5. Get medical help. The most important thing is your health. Get the medical attention you need as soon as possible. If you need to go to the emergency room, do it!
  6. Take pictures. Either take pictures of the scene of the accident, or have someone take pictures for you immediately after the injury. The more pictures, the better,
  7. Ask for contact information for any witnesses.
  8. Preserve all evidence in your possession. If you have the clothes and shoes that you wore, take pictures of them and preserve them.
  9. Call an attorney!

*the above list is not an exhaustive list, and contains only some of the steps that must be taken following a slip and fall accident. 

Consult With A Qualified Attorney Now!

If you or your loved one were hurt in a slip and fall accident, contact Katz Law. We are Los Angeles attorneys who are passionate about helping those who were injured due to the negligence of others.

Call us now at (844) KATZ-LAW for a FREE CONSULTATION!

 

Share
Previous Post
The Problem of Filing a Bankruptcy When There is Equity In a Property
Next Post
Factors to Consider When Drafting Settlement Agreements
Categories
  • Bankruptcy
  • Business Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Real Estate
Newsletter Sign Up

Tags
attorney
Latest Tweets
  • Error: Plugin not fully configured

April 2018
M T W T F S S
« Feb    
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
30  
Testimonias

Katz Law is unlike any of these attorneys you see on billboards. You are not just another number. They kept me updated about my case from beginning to end, and I was able to a settlement much higher than what I hoped for. I loved the fact that someone was always available to speak to me and I never felt like a stranger. What more can I ask for in an attorney?

Jennifer P. , Personal Injury Client, Email

I have worked with Lior Katz and Katz Law for several years now and have nothing but good things to say. Katz Law has treated me like family from day one. When I have a complicated matter, I know who to go to.

Esther S. , Bankruptcy Client, Email

I had an amazing experience with Lior Katz representing me. A true professional. Strong work ethic's. Returned my emails within 10 minutes. Perfectionist, professional, Truly cares about his clients. I am 100% satisfied. He's been a strong blessing in my life.

David R. , Bankruptcy Client, Yelp.com

I hired Katz Law to represent me after I was rear ended in a small accident. They have been very responsive and able to answer all my questions. They set me up with a doctor and did not charge me anything to start the process. Glad I finally found such a nice attorney and I feel like I am in great hands. Also a beautiful and clean office building... it's nice when someone else takes care of all the headache involved with a case, and this firm did just that. I would definitely recommend this firm

Johnatan P. , Personal Injury Client, Yelp.com

This office represented me after I was involved in a car accident. I didn't know what to do and decided to give them a call after reading their reviews on Yelp. Thank god I did that. They were very responsive to my emails and got me a settlement that is much higher than what I thought I would get. They also helped me negotiate my medical bills. I am planning to recommend them to all of my friends and family.

Karla L. , Personal Injury Client, Yelp.com
More Testimonials
OUR OFFICE

11620 Wilshire Blvd., 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (844) KATZ-LAW / (844) 528-9529
Fax: (310) 382-2110
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8am- 6pm / Available By Phone 24/7

Get Directions
Categories
  • Bankruptcy
  • Business Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Real Estate
NEWSLETTER SIGN UP

Follow Us

Copyright Katz Law, A Professional Corporation © 2018. Disclaimer

  • Home
  • About
  • Attorneys
  • Blog
  • Contact Page