What should I do after a slip and fall accident?

The Answer

First, get medical attention right away, even if you feel okay. Hidden injuries like concussions, spinal damage, and torn ligaments often don't surface immediately, and early medical records are critical to tying your injuries to the accident.

If you can, document the scene before leaving. Take photos of the hazard, wet floor, broken step, icy walkway, poor lighting, and photograph your injuries. Ask for the property's incident report and get the names and contact information of any witnesses.

Do not give a recorded statement to the property owner's insurance company and do not sign anything before speaking with a lawyer. Contact Lionheart Injury Law as soon as possible. Surveillance footage is often overwritten within days, and the longer you wait, the harder it becomes to preserve the evidence needed to win your case.

The full picture, the law, the deadlines, and the strategy, lives in our slip and fall guide.