How to File a Slip and Fall Claim in Las Vegas, NV – Step-by-Step Guide
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Slip and fall accidents are in abundance here in Nevada, especially in casinos, hotels, shopping malls, grocery stores and apartment complexes. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident in Nevada, you should be sure to do the following if you wish to file a claim:
Do not admit fault, or insinuate you are at fault
Falling in public is embarrassing. In most cases, people brush off their embarrassment by blaming themselves or laughingly stating that they are “clumsy”. Although it may ease the embarrassment, do not do this. By saying this, witnesses and/or store owners can relay this in the reports filed and it can seriously impact your slip and fall claim. Even if you believe you were partially at fault, you should let your attorney make that call. Even if you are partly to blame, you ay still be able to collect under Nevada’s modified comparative negligence law.
Seek medical treatment immediately
You should never wait to seek medical attention following a personal injury. We say this for a few reasons. First and foremost, falls can cause serious injuries that can sometimes lay latent for a few days or even weeks. Such injuries can include internal bleeding, minor fractures and sprains. These medical records will also be used as evidence in your slip & fall lawsuit. Secondly, the longer you wait to be treated, the more likely the insurance company will dispute the claim and argue that you weren’t as injured as you claim.
Document the fall & Collect Evidence
With each passing day after your accident, your memories will fade and sometimes become distorted. As soon as you fall, you should document exactly what happened in a journal or on the Notes App on your phone. Write things down such as:
- The time, date and location of your fall,
- The circumstances surrounding your fall (what caused you to fall?)
- Witness information + their contact information
- Any marked hazard warnings
File an incident report
If you’ve fallen on someone else’s property, you’ll need to let the property manager or security know of the fall. Once informed, they will provide you with an incident report to document the fall. Request a copy of this report if they do not willingly provide you with one. Do not bypass this step. The incident report will be a critical piece of information to your injury claim!
Call our Las Vegas personal injury attorney
As soon as you are able to following your fall, contact the best slip and fall lawyer in Las Vegas, NV — Brian Boyer. Our attorney will help guide you through the following:
- Advise if you have a case worth pursuing;
- Advise of the party you should file suit against — whether it is a business or private residence;
- Negotiate ruthlessly against the insurance companies at play to ensure you receive maximum compensation. If they do not provide you with a fair offer, we will file a negligence lawsuit against the responsible party.
Have you or a loved one fallen victim to a slip and fall in Nevada? You could be entitled to maximum compensation for your injuries — regardless of how minor they may be. Our dedicated Las Vegas slip and fall attorney will fight for your rights and damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Call Brian Boyer today at 702-514-1414 for a free, no-obligation consultation or contact us online.
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