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Should I Gather Evidence?
When possible, we recommend the following:
- Photos. Take photographs of the scene of the accident, your clothing and shoes and any bruising, cuts, scrapes or required stitches or casts to document your injury.
- Witnesses. If someone witnesses your fall, try to get their name, address and telephone number.
- Accident Report. If you suffer injuries in a store, whether a department store or grocery store, make sure you file an accident report. You can do this by asking for the manager. They will then document your version of the accident. This will prove to be valuable in representing you for your injuries. Unless you are unable, make sure you obtain a copy of the accident report before you leave.
- Evidence. We recommend you save the item that caused your fall. For example, if you slipped on a piece of fruit or a vegetable, place the item in a plastic bag and freeze it. You may also want to safeguard the shoes you were wearing at the time of the fall. These can be placed in a plastic bag and taped shut to preserve any mater stuck to your shoe.
If you are unable to take photographs or obtain any statements, an attorney at Cellino & Barnes will obtain as much information as possible. However, please keep in mind, obtaining information hours, days, weeks or even months after an accident scene has been cleaned up or your injuries have healed is much more difficult. Although your medical records will document your injuries, photographs and statements will prove valuable before a jury.
If you or a loved one has suffered from a slip and fall, call us now at 1-800-483-2050 or contact us by clicking on New York Slip and Fall Attorney.
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