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Q:
I was injured in a supermarket after spilled liquid caused me to slip and fall. How do I file a claim, and what should I do to protect my rights?

A:
If you are looking to file a claim, you need to take several steps to protect your rights to make a claim for damages. First, you should take notes about the accident. Write down anything you can remember. It is important to collect names and phone numbers of witnesses who can testify to you getting hurt in the slip-and-fall accident. Additionally, you should take pictures of the spilled liquid or collect any evidence available from what caused your fall.
You need to report the Fort Lauderdale slip-and-fall accident to the store manager on duty. Do not give too much detail or an official statement at that time – you are not obligated by law to give a recorded statement. Store managers know that their store may be liable for your injury and may attempt to get you to say something that would hurt your case. They are not on your side – trust no one at the store. And, whatever you do, don’t sign anything if you are intending to make a claim for financial compensation.
This is why it is important to talk to a lawyer immediately after a slip-and-fall accident in South Florida. A lawyer will want to pursue your case while they can still collect evidence, look to see if there was video footage of the accident, or talk to possible witnesses. Plus, there are time deadlines involved in these cases. Don’t delay in seeking legal advice, as it may be harder to win your case if too much time passes.
Call Chalik & Chalik at (888) 539-5297 to speak with a South Florida slip-and-fall attorney in a free, no-obligation discussion of your case, and start your path to seeking justice.
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