Sometimes in everyday life we fall down and get injured, but
what happens if this occurs on a public street? If your tumble was due to a
broken sidewalk or something of that nature, there are certain steps that should
be taken. Here is a good idea of how you should proceed.
Assess You Injuries
On The Spot
If you should fall down on a public street you should not
attempt to get up quickly since there is a chance that you may have sustained
some type of serious injury. Try to move as slowly as possible and closely
monitor the way that your body responds. If you don't notice anything different
that is great. On the other hand, if you have difficulty getting up, you should
call out for assistance.
Seek Medical Attention
This advice applies to both those who are able to get up and
those who are not. Some people falsely believe that you don't need to be
checked out if you feel fine, but this is not always the case. There are some
delayed injuries in many cases and you will not have any recourse if you wait
too long to seek help. If you are badly hurt, call an ambulance. Otherwise,
head to the nearest medical facility and let them know what occurred.
Contact A Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been examined and it has been determined that
there are substantial injuries, you need to get in touch with a Personal Injury
attorney as soon as possible. The main
reason is that many falls involves municipalities who require filing a notice
of claim before you may make a claim against them. There are short time limits to file the
notice of claim and to start a lawsuit. You should also furnish pictures of the
place where you fell (if available), contact information for witnesses and
anything else that you believe will be useful. Never contact anyone else since you
do not know where their loyalties belong. Allow your attorney to handle it.
Popick and Rutman
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