What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident

With the Colorado winter in full force, we see a large increase in the number of slip and fall accidents. Snow hides defects in walk ways, ice causes normally safe areas to become treacherous at best. It’s important to understand that just because you slip and fall on someone’s property does not mean that the property owner is liable.

In order to prove that the property owner is responsible, we must be able to show that the property owner knew about the hazardous condition and failed to fix the problem. For example, most cracks in walkways don’t appear overnight, while it’s entirely possible that salt may have been put down on a walkway but it iced back over as temperatures dropped.

If you find yourself in a slip and fall accident and are hurt, seek immediate medical care by dialing 9-1-1. It is also helpful if you can have someone with you do the following:

• Gather the names and contact information for any witnesses
• Make note of any employees that are on duty
• Take a photograph with your cell phone of the hazard that caused your fall
• Alert the property owner or manager of the fall, but avoid detailed explanations until you have sought legal counsel
• Contact an experienced Colorado personal injury attorney

Details are the most important aspect of a slip and fall case, so try to document everything about the situation that you can remember as soon as you are able, including times and dates. Most slip and fall accidents are not cut and dry, and taking the time to gather information and evidence at the scene of the accident can greatly help your attorney determine the best course of action to take.