Photograph the setting, not just the injury
When it is safe, take wide photos that show where the fall happened and closer photos that show the condition you noticed. Include the walkway leading into the area, lighting, signs, nearby mats, floor changes, or other context that might not be obvious in one close-up image.
Video can also help show distance and layout. Keep the original files when possible. Screenshots and edited clips may leave out details that the original image or video preserves.
Ask about an incident report
Hotels, casinos, stores, restaurants, and apartment communities may have their own process for recording an incident. You can ask whether a report was made, who prepared it, and whether there is a report or reference number for your records.
Before you leave, read anything you are asked to sign and make sure you understand what it says. If you do not understand it, it is reasonable to ask a question or request a copy for your records.
- Date and time of the report
- Name or role of the person taking the report
- Your description of the location and what you noticed
- Any report number, email confirmation, or other identifying detail
Keep witness information simple and accurate
A witness may have seen the fall, the area beforehand, or what happened afterward. If someone is willing, ask for their name and a way to reach them. You do not need to pressure anyone or ask them to decide who was responsible.
A note about where a witness was standing and what they said they saw can help you remember the conversation. If you do not have witness information, do not assume that means your inquiry is not worth sharing; every situation is different.
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