Slip and fall

In an emergency, call 911 first.

First

Tell the manager or owner. Then take photos of what made you fall.

What to do

  1. 1Tell the manager or owner right away. Ask them to write a report and give you a copy.
  2. 2Take photos of what made you fall before it is cleaned up. It may be a spill, a broken step or a dark hall.
  3. 3Take photos of your shoes and where you fell.
  4. 4Get the names and phone numbers of anyone who saw it.
  5. 5Ask if a camera saw it. Ask them to save the video.
  6. 6See a doctor soon, even if you feel fine.
  7. 7Keep the shoes and clothes you had on.

Do not

  • Do not say you are fine. You may not know yet.
  • Do not say it was your fault.
  • Do not sign anything or give a recorded statement.

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This is general information, not legal advice.