What Should I Do After a Slip and Fall Accident? - Bachus & Schanker

Kyle Bachus is a founding partner at the Colorado law firm Bachus & Schanker and an expert personal injury attorney with over 25 years of experience. In this video, Mr. Bachus explains what you should do after a slip and fall accident:

DO – Seek immediate medical attention – If anyone has a serious or even significant injury, you should seek immediate medical attention. Urgent medical care is critical to your well being. It also establishes the date and time that the accident occurred.

DON’T – Make statements that make you seem at fault – Now is not the time to say that you’re sorry or make any other indication that you’re at fault for the accident.

DO – File an accident report – You should file a police report if it’s appropriate. In addition, you should report the accident to the property owner before you leave the premises.

DON’T – Sign anything – Don’t put your signature on anything before you talk to a lawyer. Property or business owners may want you to release liability without giving you the chance to speak to legal counsel.

DO – Take photos of the scene – The moment the accident occurs may be your only opportunity to examine the accident scene just as it is at the time of the slip and fall.

DO – Get contact information for witnesses at the scene – If anyone saw the accident, they may be a valuable witness for you. You can’t count on the property owner to find witnesses and get their contact information.

DON’T – Talk about it on social media – Even though social media is a common way to reach out to friends and family for support, it’s critical to avoid posting about your accident on social media.

DO – Follow treatment recommendations – An essential part of winning the compensation that you deserve after a slip and fall is showing the jury that you’re serious about your recovery.

DON’T – Assume that you’ll remember later – When things are fresh in your mind, you might assume that you can remember all of the details of the accident later on.

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