Finding Help for Injuries – Slip and Fall Lawyers

January 7, 2013  |  Adriel B. Villarreal

It can happen in a blink of an eye: one minute you are enjoying shopping in a quaint Minneapolis neighborhood and the next minute you are on the ground in pain. If this fall was caused by the negligence of others, you have rights that need to be protected. Without slip and fall lawyers, you may not be able to get the compensation that you deserve.
What is a Slip and Fall?
First of all, it is important to understand what constitutes as a slip and fall injury. This type of injury occurs when someone slips or trips and falls for a reason based on the property owner being negligent and thus allowing a dangerous condition to be present.
Many of these types of injuries can happen because a company has not taken all of the steps necessary to keep their premises and customers safe. As a result, the company or property owner should be held liable for your injuries which slip and fall lawyers can then assist you with your claim.
There are many circumstances that could cause slip and fall accidents including the following:

• Slipping on spilled liquid
• Tripping over an object obstructing path
• Tripping over broken floor or concrete
• Slipping or tripping in an unsafe area with no warning of dangers
• Slipping on accumulated ice after a snowstorm

However, it is important to note that these circumstances don’t always mean that the property owner is liable for your injuries. In order to determine this, you will need to contact experienced slip and fall lawyers.
What to Do After Falling
The first thing you should do after suffering one of these kinds of accidents is make an incident report. Ask for a manager or supervisor and ensure that they document everything you tell them including the conditions surrounding the incident. Ideally, photos should be taken of whatever caused you to slip or fall to serve as proof of the condition.
Of course, if you have sustained serious personal injury, getting medical care should be your first concern. Whether you end up going to the hospital or making an appointment with your doctor, you should do so as soon as possible after the accident. It is very important to have your doctor complete a medical report of your injuries in the event that you suffer serious injury or permanent damage.
Furthermore, it is best to treat injuries right after they occur since they could become even worse if treatment is delayed. You may not have many symptoms right away but over time, you could develop a serious injury as a result. If you wait until weeks or months after the incident to get checked out by your doctor, you can have a harder time proving that it was a result of the accident.
Make sure that you get a copy of the incident report and medical reports so that you can give copies to your slip and fall lawyers.
Contact an Attorney
Slip and fall injury lawyers are well seasoned in this area of the law and can help you get the compensation that you deserve. A slip and fall injury lawyer at Barna, Guzy & Steffen, LTD. can help you recoup your medical costs and loss of pay resulting from your injuries.
When choosing an attorney to represent you, you should find one with a proven track record of winning settlements and judgments in favor of the victim. Since 1938, Barna, Guzy & Steffen have taken on countless cases and have experience in slip and fall injuries in the Minneapolis metro area.
Call our office today for a free consultation with a personal injury attorney who can let you know if you have a case. If we find that you do have a viable case, we will then collect your bills, reports and medical records and try to come to a settlement with the company’s insurance company. If one can’t be reached, then it typically leads to litigation and perhaps trial.
If a judgment is awarded in your favor, you could recoup your medical fees, loss of current and future wages and even pain and suffering. You shouldn’t have to carry this burden alone; we are here to lighten the load and help you get what you deserve.