Tips if you suffered a personal injury in a slip and fall
February 13th, 2008 by admin
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE SUFFERED A PERSONAL INJURY IN A SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT?
A slip and fall accident could happen at any time and be caused by anything from an uneven floor, a leak creating a pool of water, a hidden or unmarked hole in a lawn or poor or inadequate lighting.
It is possible to claim damages for a slip and fall if you have been injured as a result of a failure by the owner to provide a reasonably safe premises.
If the owner fails to provide a safe premises and you are injured as a result they could be liable a for full range of personal injury damages including damages for pain and suffering, lost wages or income, your out of pocket expenses, cost of future care, diminished capacity for work and even damages for loss of enjoyment or amenities of life.
Top 6 things to remember if you suffered a personal injury from a slip and fall:
- Take photos of the location of the slip and fall accident as soon as possible.
- Get the names and contact information for any witnesses to the accident.
- Report the accident to the occupier or owner of the property.
- Photograph and keep the footwear you were wearing at the time of the accident and preserve any other evidence you think may be relevant.
- Follow the advice or treatment recommendations of your family doctor.
- If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident you will need the help of a qualified Vancouver lawyer to help protect your rights under the law.
Please call a Greater Toronto Area Lawyer for a free consultation.
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