Have you recently suffered an injury from a slip and fall? If so, you may have discovered that proving your injury can be quite difficult. You'll need to find a way to prove that you were injured due to something out of your control and then fight to get the problem corrected so that others do not suffer from the same injury.  Here are some tips for what to do if you've become injured in a fall.

Reach Out to the Responsible Party

Your first step should be to notify the responsible party about your slip and fall. Hopefully, they will realize that they are responsible and offer to compensate you for your injury. It is the right thing to do, and you should definitely give it a try before you move forward with other options.

Talk to Witnesses

If you suffered a slip and fall in an area around other people, take note of anybody that could have seen it happen. You may be surprised at how many people would be willing to speak on your behalf as a witness to the slip and fall. After all, a slip and fall can happen to anybody, and if the situation was clearly preventable, others will want to help to make sure that it is corrected. 

Use Social Media for Attention

If it does not look like a responsible party will try to fix the cause behind your slip and fall, you can turn to social media for attention. Try to make people aware of the situation and rally behind your cause. You can reach out to local news outlets who may cover the story. If they do, more people will want to defend you.

Just be sure that anything you say is truthful. You do not want to be found liable for slander or libel (when someone says or writes something untrue that can hurt the other party).

Use a Lawyer

If you can't get anything done on your own, it is time to speak with a lawyer about your legal options. A lawyer can judge whether you have enough evidence to prove your injury happened in the way that you claim and will let you know if you have a solid case worse pursuing in court. A lawyer can also help you negotiate for the compensation that you deserve, which includes covering all your medical bills, lost wages, as well as pain and suffering. If you are ready to contact a lawyer, contact Maruca Law today.