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Idaho: Premises Liability and Slip and Fall Accidents

If you have suffered a slip and fall accident in Idaho, there are certain steps you should follow after the accident that will improve your chances of successfully recovering compensation. The steps listed below offer general guidelines for actions to take in the aftermath of the accident. Of course, if your injuries are severe, getting medical attention should be a priority.

1. An accident report should be completed at the time of the slip and fall accident. The report should include what happened, who witnessed both the accident, the conditions that caused the fall, and any other relevant information. This may include details about the lighting, weather, or hidden hazards. The requirement for a report is often a store or business policy, rather than mandated by law. However, the timely reporting of the incident is beneficial for all involved parties.

2. If a report was not completed at the business location, or if the accident occurred on a public street or sidewalk, occurred at private location, or was not observed by others, take the time to write down your recollection of what happened as soon as you possible. Information you gather immediately or soon after the accident occurs will be much more accurate than any gathered later on. Besides, timely recording of your recollection will help make your claim stronger. Include the following information in your report:
- Date and time the slip and fall accident occurred
- A description of the circumstances surrounding the accident, such as water on the floor and lack of slippery floor warning signs
- List who was present at the time the slip and fall accident occurred and include a written record of the comments made by those who saw or helped after the fall. If possible, take note of witnesses' names and contact information as well.

3. Take photos of the area after the accident and document the hazard that caused your fall. It is important to do this as soon as possible after the accident because if the hazard is repaired or removed before you can obtain evidence that it existed, it will be more difficult to prove your claim and establish the property owner's liability for your injuries.

4. Go to a medical professional and have your injury treated immediately. This will help substantiate your Idaho slip and fall personal injury lawsuit. If treatment is delayed, the property owner may argue that it was not his or her negligence that caused your injury, but rather something that occurred between the time of the slip and fall accident and your visit to the doctor.