Tacoma Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer

Report the incident to the property owner or a manager. Request a written report with the date, time, address, and other relevant details. Obtaining documentation of the slip and fall is crucial. Without it, you might not have physical evidence showing the date of your injury. Before leaving the accident scene, ask for a copy of the report for your records. You can also ask the property owner for their name, contact information, and insurance details. Business owners often carry general liability insurance coverage to cover accident-related expenses. You need the insurance information to know who to file the claim with and the available coverage amount. You probably already went to the hospital or doctor after the slip and fall. At this point, you should follow the physician's recommendations regarding any necessary treatment. Follow the treatment plan and attend every appointment regularly. Missing an appointment every once in a while shouldn't cause problems. However, if you make a habit of skipping appointments, it can negatively affect your case. Insurance carriers want to avoid significant settlements. If they notice gaps in treatment while reviewing your medical records, they will have evidence to argue the validity or severity of your injury. They might claim the records show your injury isn't that serious and doesn't require a high settlement to cover your expenses. To avoid this complication, continue with the recommended treatment until you recover or your medical providers release you from their care.

You should also maintain every document related to the accident. Keep a copy of your billing statements, physical therapy notes, imaging test results, hospital reports, and anything else you receive during your ongoing claim. Hire Park Chenaur and Associates LLP soon after the accident. We should start working on your case immediately to gather the available evidence before it goes missing or gets destroyed. We must also work diligently to meet critical deadlines. If you gathered documentation yourself, give it to our legal team. We can review everything to determine whether we can use it as evidence. Don't worry if you haven't obtained evidence, documented the accident scene, or talked to eyewitnesses. Getting hurt in a slip and fall is overwhelming enough. Adding other responsibilities creates unnecessary stress. We can investigate, acquire evidence, and complete other necessary tasks for you. A common mistake people make after a slip and fall is utilizing social media to discuss what happened. You might want to update your family and friends about your recovery and other information regarding the incident. However, insurance companies and defense attorneys can use your posts against you. Your best option is to avoid your social media accounts while your case is pending. A seemingly innocent photo might be the evidence that the insurance adjuster needs to disprove your injury or establish your frequent online activity, which they could take to mean you're not prioritizing treatment.