If you have been injured from a slip and fall accident at Gabe’s, or any other discount store, you may be able to file a personal injury claim. You should never have to pay for your own medical expenses, or any other expenses related to an injury that occurred at a discount store. If you were injured in a slip and fall at Gabe’s, or any other discount store, you should speak with a personal injury attorney.
Possible Injuries From a Slip and Fall at a Discount Store
You could be seriously hurt if you slip and fall at Gabe’s, or any other discount store. Depending on the situation you could end up with broken bones or even a head injury. Often you may not realize at the time how serious your injuries are. Some of the most common injuries that happen from a slip and fall are:
- Broken bones, such as hip fractures, broken ribs, broken arms or legs
- Traumatic brain injuries, ranging from mild to severe, including hemorrhaging, concussions, and other potential damages to the skull and brain
- Back and spinal cord injuries, such as pinched nerves, herniated or slipped discs, or fractures to the individual vertebrae, all of which can be painful, debilitating, and lead to short or long-term paralysis
- Neck injuries, ranging from muscle, ligament or tendon damage to cervical spine damage
- Knee and ankle sprains and strains, soft tissue injuries are caused when the body parts are forcibly twisted during the fall
- Wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries, usually caused by trying to avoid falling or cushioning the fall
- Cuts and bruises of various severity
- Facial injuries like broken teeth, a broken jaw, or a broken nose
- Chronic pain caused by injuries related to the fall
Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall At A Discount Store
If you have a slip and fall at Gabe’s, or any other discount store, the very first thing that you should do is tell someone what happened. Ask them to call emergency medical services.
Never admit fault in a slip and fall. After you fall in a store you might be embarrassed and might want to say something like, “I’m fine, I was just clumsy”. Never do that. Saying anything like that is admitting fault. And don’t be embarrassed to have the store call for medical help.
If the store tries to get you to sign a liability release or any kind of paperwork don’t sign it. Never sign anything without speaking to a personal injury lawyer first.
While you are waiting for the emergency medical service to arrive gather as much evidence at the scene of the slip and fall as you can.
Evidence to Collect
It’s very important to gather evidence from the scene as soon as possible after you fall. Use your phone to take photos and videos showing exactly what happened. If there is water on the floor, loose floor tiles, a damaged shelf, or anything else get photos and videos.
If there were witnesses to your slip and fall ask them for their contact information and ask them to make a short statement on video describing what they saw.
You will also need all of the medical documentation of your injuries, starting with the EMS report. That’s why it’s so important to get medical care even if you don’t think that you’re seriously injured. Getting emergency medical care will start a documentation trail of your injuries.
File a Personal Injury Claim
If you need to speak with a personal injury attorney about a slip and fall you experienced fill out the Free Case Evaluation now. You’ll be connected with an independent personal injury attorney who subscribes to the website and may be able to help you with your slip and fall claim.
*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 Gabe’s, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
