- If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident and are planning to file a personal injuries claim, it is important to carefully consider your next steps. Even a small mistake could put you off the right track throughout your case.
- Although the specific actions you take following a serious injury depends on your particular case, there are some mistakes you should avoid. We will be looking at these common errors in this article.
You didn’t report the accident
- To be able to claim compensation for your injuries you will need to keep records of the accident. It should be your top priority to notify the staff or property owner about the slip-and-fall. They will often compile a log of the incident. This gives you a paper trail that records the date, time, and exact location.
Y or Didn’t Gather Evidence on the Scene
- A solid foundation of evidence is essential to a convincing case. A lot of evidence you need to support a slip-and-fall case can be found at the scene.
- You will need to act fast as some of the evidence may not be available for several weeks, days or hours after the accident. Any evidence you can gather right away after an accident, whether it is photos of the hazard that caused the accident or copies of surveillance footage from the scene, could make a significant difference in your case’s success.
You Didn’t Seek Medical Treatment
- You should see a doctor immediately after you have suffered an injury from a slip-and-fall. This will ensure that you are properly diagnosed and treated for any serious conditions.
- Also, disputes can arise if you fail to seek treatment in a timely manner after an accident. The insurance company may argue that your injuries aren’t very serious because you didn’t need immediate medical attention.
Social Media is not a low-quality medium.
- It’s almost second nature to discuss every aspect of your life on social media in today’s digital age. You might feel compelled to share the details online with your friends and followers, or even post about it.
Your chances of obtaining fair compensation could be affected by your social media activities. Insurance adjusters regularly monitor claimants’ social networks for evidence that could be used against them. You need to be cautious about what you post, regardless of whether you are sharing photos, information, or a discussion about the accident. It is best to disable your social media accounts for the duration of any proceedings.
Summarized from an article by Harris Personal Injury Lawyers.
