An experienced slip and fall accident lawyer discusses some of the most frequently asked questions regarding slip and fall accidents and the steps to take once an accident has occurred. For information on other topics visit our general FAQ page.
Figure out and take pictures of what you tripped on or over as soon after the accident as possible. Was it water, ice, snow or oil, etc.?
Get the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses
Take pictures and measurements of the height, width and/or depth of the hazard, if possible
Keep your footwear and do not wear the footwear again, if possible
If the fall occurred on ice or snow, document whether there was any salt or sand and document the lighting conditions
Document the address of where you fell
If you have tripped and fallen within a business or home, obtain the owner’s name, if possible
Look for warnings signs or devices and document their location in proximity to your fall
Go to the doctor and make sure the incident and your injuries are documented
Do not speak to any insurance company representative
Contact the Preszler Law Firm immediately for a free consultation!
Give notice by registered mail within 10 days to the City or Township clerk.
Within your notice letter, specify the location of the fall, the cause of the fall, the date and time of the fall, and the injuries you sustained.
Figure out what you slipped or tripped on. Was it water, ice, snow, a pot hole, a crack or a raised ledge etc.
If the fall occurred on ice or snow, document whether there was any salt or sand
Get the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses
Keep your footwear
Take pictures of what you slipped or tripped on as soon after the accident as possible
Document the lighting conditions
Document the address of where you fell
Go to the doctor and make sure the incident and your injuries are documented
Do not speak to any insurance company representative
Contact the Preszler Law Firm immediately for a free consultation!
This answer depends on the complexity of your case and the severity of your injuries. For most motor vehicle and slip and fall accidents, it takes between 1-3 years in order to achieve a fair resolution. Generally, we wait until you have reached your maximum medical recovery. It is our obligation to you and your family to ensure that we fully appreciate the extent and severity of your injuries. We must also know the effect your injuries have on your future and your ability to work or function. For a wrongful dismissal claim, it usually takes between 6 months to a year and a half to resolve.
The answer to this question depends on when your accident or dismissal occurred. Call our firm immediately to find out how long you have to sue. The call is completely free.
This is often the first question a client asks. The difficulty in answering this question is that the answer depends on the specific facts of your case. The strength of your case is largely dependent on your evidence and other written documentation. Please call our firm to discuss your case with one of our lawyers. The call is completely free.
We may be able to give you a range after we become familiar with your case but predicting a specific amount is almost impossible. If your case is going to be settled without a trial, at some point we will recommend a figure that you can accept in settlement. The decision whether to accept, is your decision and yours alone.
No, we do not act for insurance companies as we are completed dedicated to representing victims of accidents.
Any future medical costs must be included in the settlement with the insurance company. Once you have reached a settlement and the money has been paid and you have signed a release, you will receive no more payments.
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Our firm prides itself for ensuring that our clients speak to a lawyer either immediately or soon thereafter.
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