What to do after a fall at your apartment complex
Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law
Accidents that involve falling can cause significant disruptions in your life. A fall can leave you with physical pain, high medical bills, and lost wages. After a fall in your apartment complex, you may be eligible for compensation. Property owners must keep the premises safe for others. However, if owners are negligent and you fall due to a dangerous condition, you may hold them liable.
A slip-and-fall attorney can help you fight for?financial recovery. However, you also have a role to play in safeguarding your right to compensation. Here’s what you should do after a fall at your apartment complex in CT to secure your legal rights.?
Examine Yourself for Injuries
Fall can lead to severe injuries. Examples are:
After you fall, inspect yourself for any visible injuries. You may be unable to see some injuries. So, pay attention to any pain or stiffness you might be feeling.
If your injuries are severe, call for help. You can dial 911 and have paramedics come to the scene. They will evaluate your injuries and take you to the emergency room.?
Take Photos
In some cases, you may not need to seek immediate medical care. If so,?take photos?of the site where you fell. The images will help prove your claims when you seek compensation.
Ensure you document any?causes of your fall. These may include the following:
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Talk to Eyewitnesses
Someone may have seen the entire incident unfold. Ask eyewitnesses for their names and contact details. That will help in case you need to follow up with them later.
Also, after a fall at your apartment complex, ask eyewitnesses to describe what they saw. They may have seen things you didn’t notice or that you’ve forgotten due to the stress of the situation. It’s a good idea to write down what the witnesses tell you. That way, you’ll have a record of their accounts.?
Take Note of Any Surveillance Cameras
Following a fall at an apartment complex, scan the area for?surveillance cameras. Take note of any that you see. Surveillance footage can help support your case.
Eyewitness accounts can be subjective. Surveillance footage, on the other hand, can provide objective evidence of what happened. Footage can be especially helpful if there is a dispute about the cause of the accident.
Seek Medical Attention
A fall at your apartment complex can result in a?range of injuries. Seeking medical care can help you get a proper diagnosis and treatment. Some injuries, such as a concussion, may not be immediately apparent. So, see a doctor even if you don’t have any visible injuries.?
Seeing a doctor will ensure there is a record of your injuries and the treatment you received. Such documentation will help support any claim you make for compensation.