A Report on the Investigation of a Slip and Fall Accident

Were you or a family member injured in a slip and fall accident? If so, you may be wondering whether to pursue a personal injury claim. Here, you will find information about the investigation of a slip and fall accident and the benefits of hiring a personal injury attorney.

Pursuing a slip and fall accident claim can be a difficult process because people are supposed to look where they are going. Therefore, it is important to conduct a thorough investigation.

Some of the information you will need includes:

1. Who owned or controlled the property where the fall occurred;
2. The cause of the fall;
3. Names and addresses of witnesses;
4. Copies of any accident report;
5. Photos of the scene of the accident and, if possible, the defect that caused the slip and fall accident;
6. A copy of any videotape (many grocery stores have security video tapes);
7. Whether the defect violated any codes, regulations or standards (i.e. building codes);
8. Whether the owner or its employees caused, knew of, or should have known of the defect;
9. Whether the owner had enough time to remedy the defect;
10. Whether the owner made any effort to remedy the defect.

An experienced personal injury attorney will thoroughly investigate your slip and fall accident, research the law, obtain information regarding your damages, evaluate your claim, work to negotiate a fair and just settlement of your claim, and, if necessary, litigate your claim.

Here is more information about slip and fall accidents:

• Proving a Slip and Fall Claim
• Different Types of Slip and Fall Claims