If you slipped and fell at one of the stores operated by Ross, you need to follow a few steps to ensure you receive just compensation to pay for the costs associated with the incident.
The first thing to do is to make sure you are physically in good condition to collect the evidence required to build a strong case against the company.
Common Slip and Fall Injuries
The first thing that comes to mind at the onset of a slip and fall incident is to break the fall. This is accomplished by placing one or both hands on the floor to cushion the blow to the rest of the body.
The strong pressure placed on one or both hands can lead to bruised and/or broken bones in the hands and/or wrists. Joints along the arm can dislocate, which requires months of medical treatment and rehabilitation.
If the impact of a slip and fall is not cushioned by support from both hands, then other injuries such as a bruised hip or a sprained ankle can occur.
The Moments after a Slip and Fall
With the clock ticking, how you handle a slip and fall at a department store immediately after the incident goes a long way towards determining whether you have enough evidence to proceed with a civil liability case.
Your physical condition is priority number one, which means you must take care of any serious injuries by contacting an emergency response team. If you feel well enough to remain at the scene of the incident, speak with the manager on duty to explain exactly what happened.
The manager on duty should complete an incident report, as well as document the time the slip and fall occurred. Make sure to ask for a copy of the incident report, as your personal injury attorney will want to review it.
Evidence is Key for Proving Your Case
Department store chains record everything that unfolds within each outlet. You should ask to see footage of the security system videos that ran around the time of the slip and fall incident.
Use your cell phone to take photos of the area where you fell, with an emphasis on capturing anything that might have caused personal injuries. If you slipped and fell in a Ross parking lot, taking photographs of the scene might demonstrate the cause of the incident as well.
Department store parking lots are full of potential slip and fall hazards, from leaked motor oil to icy patches left behind after several thaw and freeze events during winter.
Ask for Legal Help
A department store chain like Ross is loaded with cash to hire the best legal representation around. You need to counter the legal muscle applied by Ross to hire a state-licensed personal injury lawyer to pursue a claim in civil court. Complete a free case evaluation today to determine how to proceed with your case.
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Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Ross, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
