Brampton Slip and Fall Injury Lawyers: Handy Checklist for Injured Victims

Slipped and Fell? The Next Few Steps Are Crucial! 

Brampton slip and fall injury lawyers Singh Barristers who handle such cases exclusively know that the period that immediately follows a slip and fall injury are extremely vital. What you do or don’t do could determine the legal, medical and insurance outcomes enormously.

Most slip and fall accidents are caused by someone else’s fault or negligence. All property owners, whether private or public, have a duty of care to ensure that all legitimate visitors to the premises remain safe.

When accidents happen, contact the nearest personal injury lawyer in Brampton, as you may be entitled to compensation.

Why Is It Important to Consult a Lawyer?

Following a slip and fall injury, our 24 hour injury lawyers can ask you these questions:

  • Was the object against which you tripped/slipped out of place/broken/damaged?
  • Could there be a reason why the object was placed there?
  • If there are reasons, could a warning sign have been placed to limit accident chances?
  • Was the accident caused by broken objects or safety features?
  • Was the accident caused by insufficient lighting, uneven flooring, loose carpeting, wet-floors, liquid spills etc?
  • Was this hazardous condition existent for a long enough time for the owner to have known about it and fixed it?

If you’ve answered Yes to any of them, we can proceed with conducting further independent investigations into the circumstances, access property-maintenance records, etc.

Immediate Steps to Be Taken

Claiming compensation in slip and fall injury cases can be challenging because it can be difficult to establish the negligence and fix liability on the right party.

  • Ensure that the accident is reported immediately to someone in authority
  • Get medical attention immediately
  • Take photos of location
  • Note time and date
  • Contact a personal injury lawyer
  • Preserve all clothing, footwear worn at the time
  • Get contact details of witnesses 

Avoid communications/negotiations with at-fault party, their insurers and legal representatives without the advice of your Brampton slip and fall injury lawyer.

Follow all medical advice meticulously, preserve all records/receipts, avoid posting on social media regarding the case.

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)