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Slip and fall...","datePublished":"2019-01-31","dateModified":"2025-01-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/author\/zimmet\/#Person","name":"Zimmet & Zimmet","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/author\/zimmet\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3010bdac5ced5112b2840e84f5233c0b7d763a33cb3d5b6de07a5a4b44884d69?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3010bdac5ced5112b2840e84f5233c0b7d763a33cb3d5b6de07a5a4b44884d69?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Zimmet & Zimmet","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/footer-logo-blue.svg","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/footer-logo-blue.svg","width":0,"height":0}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dos-and-donts-after-a-slip-and-fall-accident.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dos-and-donts-after-a-slip-and-fall-accident.jpg","height":400,"width":600},"url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/dos-and-donts-after-a-slip-and-fall-accident\/","about":["Slip and Fall Accident"],"wordCount":607,"articleBody":"Did you know that 15% of all accidental deaths in the United States are caused by\u00a0slip and fall accidents? Slip and falls are the reason for more than 8 million emergency room visits each and every year, causing a wide range of injuries, such as head trauma, broken bones, and back injuries.Slip and fall accidents can occur anywhere, including parking lots, department stores, warehouses, and retail shops. They can be caused by inclement weather, distraction, or store negligence. If you believe that your injury was the result of a property owner\u2019s negligence, you may have cause to file a slip and fall accident claim. Unfortunately, proving negligence after a slip and fall accident isn\u2019t easy. You will need an experienced and skilled Florida slip and fall accident attorney on your side through the entire legal process in order to increase your chances of a successful outcome.Dos and Don\u2019ts after a Slip and Fall AccidentKnowing what to do and what NOT to do after a slip and fall is key to obtaining the money you need to recover. If you were injured in a slip and fall accident, keep the following in mind:DosDo report your accident to the property manager, store owner, or landlord.Do request that the property owner or manager fill out an incident reportDo obtain a copy of that incident report immediatelyDo seek medical help quickly even if you do not believe you\u2019re injuredDo take pictures of the accident scene, including wet floors, signs, or other conditions that would have contributed to your accident.Do get eyewitness contact information. Eyewitness testimony could be crucial when proving fault.Do call an experienced slip and fall accident attorney immediatelyDon\u2019tsDon\u2019t talk to representatives of the businessDon\u2019t talk to private investigators after the accidentDon\u2019t accept any cash settlementDon\u2019t sign anything without speaking to your attorneyDon\u2019t give a recorded statement to the insurance companyDon\u2019t admit faultDon\u2019t discuss your accident on social mediaDon\u2019t post pictures or statuses on social media until your claim is settledDon\u2019t ignore signs of an injurySlip and fall accidents are no laughing matter. While you may feel embarrassed at first for falling in public, don\u2019t let these feelings cloud your judgement. Never brush off an injury or pretend you aren\u2019t as injured as you claim to be. Demand to speak to the manager and report the incident, even if you believe it is a minor incident. Incident reports are often invaluable when filing an injury claim.Have You Been Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident?If you\u2019ve been injured in a slip and fall accident in Daytona Beach, Florida and you believe that the property owner or store manager was to blame, it is important to speak to an experienced slip and fall accident lawyer as soon as you are able. At Zimmet & Zimmet, our experienced Daytona Beach slip and fall accident lawyers are ready and willing to fight for you during this difficult time.\u00a0Contact us today for a free initial consultation and review of your case. Call\u00a0386-255-6400\u00a0or fill out our confidential contact form and someone will call you back!Additional ReadingTips for Proving Fault in a Slip and Fall Accident CaseUnderstanding Negligence in a Personal Injury CaseHave you been injured in an accident or fall? Do You have question and want to know your legal options. Call 386-255-6400\u00a0for a free consultation and remember there is NO FEE unless WE Win."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Dos and Don\u2019ts After a Slip and Fall Accident","item":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/dos-and-donts-after-a-slip-and-fall-accident\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]