If you or someone you know has suffered injuries from a slip, trip and fall accident, you need to immediately visit your primary care physician or seek emergency medical treatment for your injuries. Keep in mind that some slip and fall injuries are not apparent until days or even weeks after the accident. For this reason, it is critical to see your doctor as soon as possible. When you see your doctor, make sure to tell him or her where you are experiencing pain, what parts of your body were impacted and any other details about the accident.
Take a Picture of the Area.
Most slip and fall accidents occur because a property owner failed to maintain his or her property in a safe condition or failed to reasonably correct a dangerous condition on their property, which posed an unreasonable risk of injury to others. The merits of your case will rest on proving that the owner acted unreasonably given all of the circumstances and issues involved. Because of this burden of proof, it is crucial to photograph the scene of the accident and the surrounding area before the hazardous condition is removed or remedied. Most cellular phones now have a camera function which will allow you to snap a photo with ease. If, for whatever reason, you are unable to take a photograph, ask a friend to take one for you as soon as possible.
It is vital to contact an experienced slip and fall attorney as soon as possible after a slip, trip and fall accident. One of our highly qualified Boston premises liability attorneys will be able to help you understand the law, establish your case and fight for the fair and just compensation you deserve. Call our Boston slip and fall expert attorneys today at 617-787-3700 to schedule a free case evaluation or contact our Boston, MA law office via email at info@gilhoylaw.com. Our Boston, MA premises liability lawyers look forward to helping you take the first steps to proving and winning your case!
