Slip and fall injuries can be serious and may even cause permanent damage that will affect your ability to work. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall at H&M, or any other store, you may be able to file a personal injury claim.
Possible Injuries From a Slip and Fall at a Store
When you experience a slip and fall at H&M, or any other store, your injuries may be more serious than you realize. Often when people slip and fall in a store, they are embarrassed and try to get up and leave as soon as possible. But you could have serious injuries, so you should always take a slip and fall seriously. Some of the many types of injuries that occur from a slip and fall at H&M, or any other store, include injuries like:
- Broken bones, such as broken ribs, hip fractures, leg or arm breaks
- Traumatic brain injuries, varying from mild to severe, including concussions, hemorrhaging, and several other potential damages to the skull and brain
- Spinal and back cord injuries can often include pinched nerves, slipped or herniated discs, or fractures to the individual vertebrae which can be debilitating, and painful and lead to short or long-term paralysis
- Neck injuries, varying from muscle, tendon, or ligament damage to cervical spine damage
- Soft tissue injuries such as ankle and knee strains and sprains are common when the body parts are forcibly twisted during a fall
- Elbow, wrist, and shoulder injuries which are usually caused by people trying to cushion or avoid the fall
- Bruises and cuts of various severity
- Facial injuries such as broken teeth, a broken jaw, or a broken nose
- Chronic pain caused by injuries related to the fall.
If you have a slip and fall at H&M, or any other store you should always get medical care and take your injuries seriously.
Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall At a Retail Store
Always tell an employee what happened immediately after the incident and describe in detail what happened to you. If possible, record a video of yourself telling the employee what happened.
But when you’re explaining what happened never admit that you were at fault. Never take responsibility for the incident. That includes saying things like “I wasn’t looking, and I slipped” or “I didn’t see the water on the floor”. Never admit fault or responsibility.
The store employee should write up an incident report describing what happened. They may ask you to sign the incident report or sign a liability waiver or form. Don’t sign any forms until you have spoken to a personal injury lawyer, especially a liability or responsibility form.
Get medical attention right away, even if you don’t think that you are seriously injured. Some injuries get worse over time. You need to get medical attention to create a documented timeline of events.
Evidence to Collect
While you are waiting for the employee to complete an incident report or waiting for medical personnel to arrive gather as much evidence as you can of the scene. Take photos and videos of where you fell. Get multiple angles and include any evidence showing why you fell such as a cracked tile, liquid on the floor, or an obstruction in the path.
If there were witnesses to your fall get their names and contact information. You can also use your phone to record a witness statement of them describing what they saw.
When the medical personnel arrive make sure that they document everything they do and give you copies of all documentation. Keep all medical documentation for this visit and any future doctor visits. You should also keep receipts for any money you spend out of pocket for co-pays, over-the-counter medications, or medical equipment.
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*Disclaimer: The content of this article serves to provide information only. It is not to be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against H&M, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
