Proving Liability In A New Haven Slip And Fall Cases: What Evidence Do You Need?

By the very nature of New Haven slip and fall accidents you never know when you might experience the significant danger that is presented to you by suddenly losing your feet. Whether you’re heading down a flight of stairs or walking along a city sidewalk, an accident can occur at any moment and if you’re not careful you might get injured in a significant way.

If something like this were to happen to you it would be important for you to know how to make sure you are taken care of after your injury. When an accident happens it is often because the area was not well-maintained or there were obstructions along the way that made it difficult to pass through an area. There are other reasons an accident like this might happen too, but the most important thing to remember is that in most cases this type of accident and the ensuing injury is generally not your fault.

To that end, it is important that the person who is at fault for causing this injury to you be held liable. While you may need to seek the advice of an attorney to help you make your case, there are some things you can do at the scene of the accident that can help make the case a little easier if you get to that point. This is why it is so important that even if you can get up and walk away from the accident that you don’t leave the scene without collecting a few things.

First, you will want to take photos and videos of where the accident happened. Pay special attention to the hazard that caused the injury, maybe it was a wet floor or an icy patch of sidewalk, make sure you get photos from multiple different angles. You may notice that the property is equipped with security cameras that may have caught your fall and if this is the case you should request the footage so you can demonstrate exactly what happened when you fell and injured yourself.

Second, you will want to survey the scene to see if there are any witnesses that may have seen what happened. Ask them if they could provide a statement for you. This could be a written statement with an account of what happened or you could use your phone to take a quick video which may be even more powerful. Sometimes if you do not have any witness testimony it can become your word against the property owner which may not play out in your favor.

Finally, you will want to make sure you are keeping track of any incident reports that are filed. If there is security on premise and they document the incident or if the police are called and they file a report, you will want this. Also, you will want to make sure you keep every medical record that has anything to do with the injuries you sustained during the accident. The more organized and detailed you are with these records the greater the chance is that they will provide benefit to your case if you get that far.

Being involved in a New Haven slip and fall accident can be scary and it can be daunting to think about all of the steps you need to take after the accident to make sure you are taken good care of both medically and financially. It is important for you to take the steps you need to take to document everything so that if you are in need of seeking damages you will have as much evidence as possible to support your account of the accident.

If you get to the point where you need to account for the accident and hold someone accountable you may need to speak with an attorney. Contact our office and one of our experienced attorneys will review your situation and work with you to protect your long-term interests.