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I fell at a store, should I file an incident
report?
Generally, it is better that there is some form of documentation
of the incident. Be aware that questions dealing with how the accident
will be looked at carefully in the future.
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Does it matter whether I am on the property
where I fell for social or business reasons?
Yes it could. There are three main categories of individuals:
Invitees, licensees and trespassers. The law treats each category
differently. Invitees are owed the highest duty by the property
owner.
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What was my legal status on the property?
Since each case is different and very fact specific, it is a
question better answered on the phone or through a personal email.
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How long do I have to pursue a claim for injuries
sustained in a slip & fall?
In Ohio, there is a two year statute of limitations.
This means that you have 2 years from the accident to resolve the
claim or file a lawsuit.
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I seek medical attention after the accident?
If you or someone that you know was injured, you should immediately
seek proper medical attention. Often injuries can minimized by seeking
the proper medical attention. It is important that you give a thorough
history regarding the accident to your doctor.
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Should I take photographs of my injuries and/or
the accident scene?
Yes. Even if you initially do not wish to pursue a claim, at
least you will have documentation in the event that you later elect
to proceed with a claim. Obviously, if taking photographs of the
accident scene would be problematic, then it is likely better to
refrain from taking the photographs until later.
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Is there any type of insurance that would be
responsible for my injuries?
Generally, yes. If the property owner has a homeowners or commercial
insurance policy, those types of insurance would often protect against
the loss.
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How much are my injuries worth?
Every case is different. There are several factors that go into
establishing the value of the claim. As such, you should call our
office as shortly after the incident as possible to make sure that
the claim is properly handled from the beginning.
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Should I make a statement to the homeowner or
store's insurance company if they call?
Although every case is different, you should likely not make
a statement to any insurance representative without at least making
a call to an attorney first. Remember, at our office, the call is
free. You need to be sure that the situation is handled properly
from the beginning.
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