Suffering because of another person’s negligence can be incredibly frustrating. Not only can you endure pain or embarrassment due to their lack of care, but you’ll also find that you can incur astronomical medical bills for the treatment you must undergo. However, it’s important to understand that if you do not act carefully, you may find yourself impacting the outcome of your claim against the negligent party. Understanding what you should avoid after being injured in a premises liability incident is critical. The following blog explores what you should know and how Baltimore County slip and fall attorneys can assist you through these complex issues.
What Are the Most Common Causes of Slip and Falls?
Slips and falls are by far the most common kind of premises liability accidents that occur. Unfortunately, this is due to the number of places these can happen and the causes of these incidents.
Generally, these accidents can happen anywhere, from grocery stores and shopping malls to hotels and municipal properties, as there are many factors that make these properties unsafe. For example, the following instances are some of the most common causes of slips and falls on properties:
- Wet or slippery flooring
- Debris or hazards left on the ground
- Unsecured wires
- Unanchored carpeting
- Broken flooring
- Uneven flooring
Additionally, you’ll find that matters like inadequate lighting, missing handrails, or code violations can also contribute to causing a slip and fall.
Is There Anything I Should Avoid Following a Premises Liability Accident?
Following a premises liability accident, it’s important to understand that certain things can impact the outcome of your claim. Generally, one of the most important things you should do is immediately seek medical treatment. Unfortunately, if you avoid treatment, it can severely hurt your ability to recover compensation. Maryland is a contributory negligence state, which means if you are deemed even 1% liable for the injuries you sustained, you can be barred from collecting compensation. As such, if you do not seek medical treatment, you’ll find that the defense can claim you failed to mitigate damages, thus holding you liable.
Another important thing you should take into consideration after a slip-and-fall accident is to avoid social media use. Though you may need to take time off from work to heal, scrolling endlessly and posting can hurt your claim. For example, if you post a photo from a concert in the days following the accident, you may find that the defense can fight your claims that the accident impacted your ability to live a normal life. As such, you should set your accounts to private and refrain from posting photos or updates regarding your claim. Anything you post or are tagged in, for that matter, can impact your claim.
If you are injured, connecting with an experienced attorney is critical. At the Law Offices of Markey & Orsi, our dedicated legal team is ready to assist you. We understand that slip-and-fall accidents can be devastating for you and your family, so we are here to fight for you. Connect with us today to learn how we will fight for you.
