What to Do if You Fall and Injure Yourself on Someone Else’s Property

Feb. 11, 2013 - PRLog -- If you slip and fall in a public place, your first instinct may be to pick yourself up and get out of there immediately because you are embarrassed. This is not what you should do, however. Injuries sustained from falling—whether in an icy parking lot or down a few stairs that are poorly lit—can be serious, not to mention costly. You want to protect yourself both physically and financially from any problems sustained from the fall. Here is what a leading slip and fall injury attorney in Chicago recommends you do if you fall on someone else’s property.

Ask to speak with the property owner or manager on duty. The manager of the establishment will typically have you fill out an incident report, which will document the time of the accident as well as the conditions that contributed to your fall. This information will be beneficial to both parties in the event legal action is required.

Document the conditions yourself. With a host of electronic devices that are now equipped with cameras, this should be easier than ever for you to do. Take pictures of the area where you fell, as well as any injuries you sustained.

Seek medical attention immediately. Even if you feel okay, you may have hidden injuries that won’t surface for a few days after the accident. A medical professional can assess whether or not you may have asymptomatic injuries and document this as well.

Consult a slip and fall injury attorney in Chicago. Time is of the essence in premises liability cases. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better chance that crucial evidence can be documented and preserved in your case.

For more information, visit http://www.shannonlawgroup.com. This team of Chicago attorneys has the skills and experience to successfully litigate slip and fall accidents.

About Shannon Law Group

Joseph Shannon, founder of the Shannon Law Group, P.C., is a graduate of University of Notre Dame Law School and is admitted to practice law in Illinois, Washington and Oregon state courts. He concentrates his practice in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Mr. Shannon has dedicated his practice to helping those who cannot help themselves. He is admitted to practice law in Illinois, Washington and Oregon state courts and has successfully advanced cases in numerous other states. Find out more about Shannon Law Group, P.C. at http://www.shannonlawgroup.com/.