WHAT TO DO AFTER A TRIP-AND-FALL

Notify the premises owner or an employee immediately;
- Make sure to get the name of the person you talk to;
Make sure to request and fill out an Incident Report;
- Be as descriptive as possible as to how the incident/injury occurred;
  - Take note of any liquid or other material that caused you to fall;
  - Take note of the shoes you are wearing at the time of the injury;
- Get a copy of the incident report you complete;
- Find out, if possible, who will contact you regarding the incident;
Try and take pictures of what caused you to fall;
If you are hurting immediately after the incident, go to the emergency room;
- If pain starts after a few hours, or even a day or two, STILL go to the emergency room;