What to Do If You Slip and Fall
If you slip and fall while at Waffle House, or any other breakfast restaurant, you need to follow proper procedures to ensure your rights are protected. You should maintain proper evidence and documentation to support your personal injury claim for premises liability.
Here are a few tips for how to handle things after a slip and fall, so you can make sure you have everything to get your personal injury claim against the restaurant in order and on track in a timely manner.
- First, be sure to notify an employee if they don’t see your fall. You will have to give a detailed statement regarding your injuries as well as how and why the fall happened. Management or human resources will complete the report.
- Try to get photos of the accident scene. This will show how and why you fell. It would show the spill on the floor or the damaged flooring or curled up rug.
- Ask witnesses to provide statements and get their names and contact details because you will need their help later.
- Seek medical care the same day. Failing to establish treatment will result in your personal injury claim being thrown out because you cannot show the connection between the fall and your injuries.
- Maintain your records and documentation, such as medical bills, prescription receipts, medical records, proof of missed work and lost wages, photos of injuries, a copy of the accident report, receipts for medical devices, and witness statements.
- Consult with a personal injury lawyer who handles premises liability cases.
Consult With a Personal Injury Lawyer
The laws regarding personal injury claims vary from one state to the next. If you don’t file your personal injury claim in a timely manner, it will be dismissed, and you cannot recover your damages.
When you enlist the help of a slip and fall attorney, you will not have to pay anything upfront. Personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis, so they aren’t going to be paid until they win your case.
You will not have any risks whatsoever, so act today and get your free case review so you can make sure your personal injury claim against the restaurant is underway in a timely fashion. Fill in the Free Case Evaluation to get your information sent to a lawyer in your area who may be able to help your claim!
*Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Waffle House or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
