10 Things To Do After A Slip And Fall Accident
Chicago slip and fall accidents occur regularly on public property, at small businesses and at big-box retailers. No matter where 
your slip and fall accident occurs, there are certain steps you should take to protect your rights. When you or a loved one are injured in a Chicago slip and fall accident, here is a list of the top 10 things you should do to protect your rights:
- Report the fall/Call security immediately
- File a report with the Chicago police department
- Request that photographs are taken of the substance or object that you fell on
- Request that the substance or object that you fell on be preserved
- Take off and preserve the shoes you were wearing at the time ofthe accident
- Obtain the names of all witnesses to the accident
- Document in writing what happened, sign and date the document
- Obtain medical care immediately – tell your doctor what happened
- Contact a Chicago slip and fall lawyer as soon as possible
- Your lawyer will immediately send a letter to the store where the accident occurred and instruct them to preserve the store surveillance video
Our office with co-counsel just settled a slip and fall accident on behalf of a retired Illinoisan who tripped and fell on the sidewalk outside a restaurant. If you are searching for experienced counsel to represent you or your loved one in your Chicago slip and fall accident, contact a slip and fall attorney in Chicago at 312-848-9783 or 877-LAW-4312.
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