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I slipped, fell and injured myself while shopping in a grocery store. What should I do?

Personal Injury & Wrongful Death

A) Try to determine what the substance was that caused you to slip and fall, the size of the area affected by the substance, how the substance got onto the floor, and whether there were any signs or warnings in the immediate area;
B) Get the names/addresses of any witnesses, including store clerks;
C) Report the incident to the Store Manager before leaving the store;
D) Seek medical attention if your injured;
E) Try to get a copy of the store’s Incident Report;
F) Take photographs of the area where you fell and of your injuries, including abrasions, lacerations and bruises.

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