While shopping at a local store, you may have slipped and fell, hurting yourself in the process. Since your injuries may be the fault of the store, take the following immediate actions so you can help prove you have a case against the establishment.

Insist on Going to the Emergency Room

As soon as you fall and others gather around you, insist that you need to be taken to the emergency room. Since your adrenaline is pumping, you may may not know yet the full extent of your injuries, even if you do feel some pain.

Also, if you hit your head or hurt your neck, you may make your injuries worse by moving around. Have the store call an ambulance for you to begin getting them involved with the situation.

Take Down Names

While you are waiting for the ambulance, start taking down any names that you are able. These names include any employees that came over to help you, as well as the store manager.

If you file a suit against the store, you will need to name off the specific individuals that were working. They are also the ones that may have been negligent in leaving a spill on the floor which caused you to fall and hurt yourself.

Also, if possible, ask for the names and contact information of any other shoppers who could serve as witnesses to the accident. When taking their information, make sure you tell them that they may be called for a legal statement, giving them the option of whether or not they wish to be involved.

Have Someone Take Pictures of the Scene

Once you have taken down the names and contact information of those around you, ask someone to use your phone to take pictures of the scene. Preferably, you should ask someone who is already with you. However, if you are alone, see if a bystander is willing.

Have the person take pictures of the floor on which you slipped and fell to show any product spillage that may have contributed to your fall. Also, have them take pictures of the aisle to show that no warning was given as to the slippery conditions.

Taking the above actions immediately after slipping and falling inside a store can help you begin building a legal claim if you injuries prove to be serious. As soon as you can after the accident, make an appointment with a personal injury attorney so you can give them the information and decide whether or not the store is liable for your injuries.