Slip and Fall Accidents

If you slip and fall due to a defective or dangerous condition and you are injured as a result, you have the right to be reimbursed for your medical bills, loss of income and pain and suffering. A slip and fall accident can happen almost anywhere: the grocery store, restaurant, retail store, hotel, movie theater, shopping center, hospital, parking lot and residential homes.

We always tell our clients, “Your job is to recover medically. Our job is to help you recover financially.”

The Fraga Law Firm is passionate about helping you recover medically and financially from the injuries you sustained as a result of a slip and fall accident. If you have any questions concerning what to do after a slip and fall accident, please contact us for a FREE CONSULTATION.

Common causes of slip and fall accidents include:

• Wet/slippery floors
• Sudden dips or rises in floor level
• Inadequate warning signs
• Frayed carpeting
• Defective staircases
• Walkways and staircases with poor lighting
• Unseen drop-offs
• Elevator or escalator malfunctions

It is important to preserve as much evidence as possible in a slip and fall accident. Here are a few things you can do following your slip and fall accident to help put together the strongest case possible:

1. Report the Fall and Create an Incident Report: Report the fall to management. Make sure to show them the condition that caused you to fall. If you are aware of witnesses who saw the fall, obtain their contact information.
   
   
2. Seek Immediate Medical Attention: If you are experiencing any pain or discomfort seek immediate medical attention. If you feel pain at the scene of the slip and fall, ask for fire rescue to examine you. If you do not have health insurance coverage, do not worry about the medical bills. In a slip and fall accident, the at fault party is responsible for your medical bills.
   
   
3. Preserve as Much Evidence as Possible: Take pictures of the condition that caused you to fall, pictures of the scene, pictures of any warning signs and pictures of lighting. Write down any witness contact information and any other information that you feel will be important in this matter. Make sure to put your clothes and shoes (unwashed) in a bag, that can be evidence too!
   
   
4. Call The Fraga Law Firm: Call us to protect your rights before speaking to any insurance company. We will handle all aspects of your case including obtaining compensation for your damaged personal property, medical bills, loss of income and pain and suffering.