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00:00:03 So, you just fell on a wet floor or a sidewalk and you’re not sure what to do. Here’s a quick a few quick tips to get you started. First, make sure that you’re safe. Make sure that you’re not falling into a road or somewhere where you’re going to get more hurt. Next, if you’re hurt, call 911 or get to urgent care if you have a ride. Don’t tough it out because the sooner that you get it medical attention, the better proof that you have that the fall was the cause of your injuries. Second, if you have the
00:00:39 opportunity to pull your phone out, take videos or photos of the scene and everything that’s been going on around you. Take photos of the shoes that you’re wearing, the injuries, the lighting, and if you can, take videos of of the same because it’s usually better off that way. Third, report the the fall to the store or wherever you are before you leave. Ask for a written incident report and get the manager’s full name. Fourth, if you see anyone around you or you see any witnesses or bystanders, get
00:01:09 their name and their contact information. A lot of the times, if you were only witnessed to fall by store employees, they tend to disappear into the darkness and you don’t hear from them again. So, if there’s any third party or independent people around, it’s good to talk to them. Make sure you keep all this information. And during the time that you’re talking to the manager, make sure that you don’t really make any emotional comments. Just give them the facts about how you felt. Next thing, keep what you’re wearing on you. Don’t
00:01:40 throw it away if your shoes, your pants, or your shirt was messed up. It could potentially be evidence. You should keep those because they might be useful later. Six, don’t go posting on social media that you’re okay or that you hate this store or that store or that you’re pissed off or angry because it’s not going to help. Number one, it could hurt your case significantly if you say that you’re fine. And number two, it’s not a good look. Finally, call a lawyer. As usual, the insurer is going to take the
00:02:09 store, the place where you got injured is going to take you a lot seriously if you have a lawyer representing you. So, if you need to give me a call, I’m just a phone call away.