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Slip & Fall Injury
Injured in a Slip & Fall?
A sudden fall can result in serious injuries, medical expenses, missed work, and uncertainty about what to do next. Barreto Law Firm helps injured people understand their legal options and pursue the compensation they may be entitled to.
When a Fall Changes Your Day
A Slip & Fall Can Cause More Than a Moment of Pain
A fall can affect your health, work, finances, and everyday life. Some injuries may require emergency treatment, rehabilitation, follow-up care, or time away from work.
If another party's negligence contributed to the condition that caused your fall, understanding the circumstances and preserving important evidence can be important.
- Falls in stores and commercial locations
- Falls on stairs, walkways, or other surfaces
- Wet, slippery, damaged, or poorly maintained areas
- Injuries requiring medical treatment or rehabilitation
Common Fall Hazards
Dangerous Conditions Can Lead to Serious Injuries
The condition of the area where a fall occurred may be important when determining what happened and whether another party may have contributed to the accident.
Stairs & Steps
Poor lighting, damaged steps, missing handrails, or other conditions may increase the risk of a serious fall.
Cracked Walkways
Uneven pavement, broken surfaces, potholes, and other walkway hazards can contribute to trips and falls.
Where Falls Can Happen
Injured in a Store or Commercial Location?
Slip and fall accidents can happen in many different public and commercial settings. The circumstances of the location may help determine what evidence should be reviewed.
- Grocery stores and retail businesses
- Restaurants and commercial buildings
- Apartment complexes and shared areas
- Parking lots, sidewalks, and entrances
- Public spaces and other locations
Protect Important Evidence
What You Do After a Fall Can Matter
Photos, records, witness information, incident reports, and medical documentation may help preserve important details about what happened.
Photograph the Area
When possible, photographs of the condition that caused the fall can help preserve what the area looked like.
Keep Your Records
Keep medical records, bills, incident reports, correspondence, and other documents related to the accident.
Get Legal Guidance
A consultation can help you understand the circumstances of your claim and the options that may be available.
Potential Injuries
Slip & Fall Injuries Can Be Serious
A fall can result in injuries ranging from joint damage and fractures to mobility problems requiring extended treatment and rehabilitation.
After a Fall
Steps You Can Take After a Slip & Fall
Taking practical steps after an accident may help protect your health and preserve information about what happened.
1
Get Medical Care
Seek appropriate medical attention for injuries, even when symptoms do not initially seem severe.
2
Report the Incident
When appropriate, report the fall to the store, property owner, manager, or other responsible party.
3
Preserve Evidence
Keep photographs, witness information, records, reports, and other details connected to the accident.
4
Seek Legal Guidance
Consider discussing the circumstances with an attorney before making important decisions about your claim.
Potential Compensation
Your Recovery May Involve More Than Medical Bills
Depending on the circumstances of the accident and applicable law, an injury claim may involve different types of losses connected to the injury.
- Medical expenses and treatment costs
- Rehabilitation and related care
- Lost income and time away from work
- Physical pain and suffering
- Other losses connected to the injury
How We Can Help
Focus on Your Recovery While We Help You Understand Your Options
Barreto Law Firm can review the circumstances of your fall, explain the legal process, and help you understand potential next steps.
Review the Accident
We review the circumstances surrounding the fall and the information available about what happened.
Evaluate Available Information
Relevant records, photographs, reports, medical information, and other evidence may be considered.
Explain Your Options
We help explain the legal process and the options that may be available based on the circumstances.
Move Forward With a Plan
If appropriate, we can help you understand the next steps for pursuing your claim.
Talk With Barreto Law Firm
Have Questions About Your Slip & Fall?
You do not have to figure out what to do next on your own. A consultation can give you an opportunity to discuss what happened and learn about your legal options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Slip & Fall FAQs
General information about common questions that may arise after a slip and fall accident.
If you are able, seek appropriate medical attention, report the incident when appropriate, document the area, preserve available information, and keep your medical and incident records.
When appropriate, reporting the incident to the store, manager, property owner, or another responsible party can help create a record of what happened.
Photographs of the area, witness information, incident reports, medical records, bills, communications, and other documentation related to the accident may be useful.
Slip and fall accidents can result in fractures, joint injuries, mobility problems, head injuries, soft-tissue injuries, and other conditions that may require medical care.
Depending on the circumstances, you may wish to obtain legal guidance before making important statements or decisions about an injury claim.
You can schedule a consultation through the firm's free consultation page, contact the firm online, or call 862-418-3389.
Injured in a Slip & Fall? Know Your Options.
Contact Barreto Law Firm to discuss your situation and learn more about the next steps that may be available to you.
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