If You are Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident

Photographs

Take photographs of the location where you fell, especially the floor surface, as soon as possible and capture the condition at the time of your fall. If possible take photographs of the condition of your clothing and shoes immediately following the accident.

Take photographs of any warning signs that might be in the area of the location of the accident. If you sustained visible injury, ie., bruises, cuts or abrasions, take photographs of the injuries.

Statements of Witnesses

Take the name, address and telephone number of any potential witness and save this information. Return to the accident scene, visit any nearby homes or businesses for any potential witnesses to the accident.

Revisit the scene of the accident several times at the same time at which the accident took place. Some people may have a habit of stopping or driving by the location of the accident as part of their normal day. You may be able to find a witness.

If you have obtained witness information, do not contact or speak to the witness again or get any written statements. Let your solicitor contact any possible witness.

Physical Evidence

Save the shoes that you were wearing at the time you slipped and fell. Place them inside a bag and tape it closed so that any materials stuck to the shoes will remain on the shoes and so the shoes will remain in the same condition as when you fell.

If possible, do not leave the scene of the accident without obtaining a copy of the accident report which the manager, owner, employee or other person has filled out while in your presence. If the item that you slipped on is non-perishable, save a sample in a safe place. If the item is perishable, i.e. a vegetable or fruit, try to preserve the item in a liquid, chemical or other preservative or in the freezer.

For advice on our risk free no win no fee legal service from UK accredited specialist personal injury solicitors then just complete the slip and fall report form and a member of the Law Society of personal injury experts will telephone you at no cost and with no obligation.