FAQs On Slip And Fall Accidents

If you are injured by a slip-and-fall accident, you may be wondering what you should do next. Questions and concerns that never get answered can make you doubt yourself and the ability to move forward with a claim when necessary. Here are the top three questions and answers to them to help you decide what best works for you.

What should I do if I’ve fallen or been injured on someone’s property?

If you find yourself with an injury, the first thing you should do is seek treatment for your injuries. If possible, take a picture of your injuries you received for future reference when you talk to your lawyer or if any questions or concerns arise.

If your slip-and-fall injury occurred while you were on municipal property, you will want to notify them of your accident as quickly as possible,as but no longer than two months. If you plan to file a lawsuit against the municipal, you will want to do this within six months of the accident.

Should I agree to an interview after my accident?

The first thing that will happen after you have been injured on someone’s property is the insurance adjuster or assigned investigator will contact you to set up a time to interview you to talk about the accident and how it happened. They will most likely record your conversation, in order to get your statement.

It is important to note that the insurance adjuster doesn’t actually represent you nor is he/she looking out for your best interest. The adjuster works for the insurance company and they will be counter suing you or in some cases, settling out of court. So you don’t want to trust these adjusters without any type of representation on your behalf, in fact your lawyer will contact them for you and represent you at all times so you never have to feel intimidated or out of control.

How do I treat broken ankles, legs, wrists, or arms?

If you suffer a broken ankle, leg, wrist, or arm, the first thing you will want to do is to get some type of treatment and be under the care of a doctor while you are healing from your injury. If your doctor prescribed anything for pain, you will want to take it according to their instructions and use crutches, walkers, canes; any devices your doctor recommends that you use while you are healing from your injury.

How do you determine what my case is worth?

Your personal injury lawyer in Kitchener will know how to best determine how much your case is worth after talking to you and anyone else involved in your case. It is important to be open and honest about everything from the beginning and know that you are a victim of your injuries and deserve the best representation possible at all times.