As for what you should do, first and foremost, seek immediate medical attention. Do not try to “walk it off” or wait for an injury to start hurting before seeing a doctor. A fall can cause a wide range of serious injuries, many of which do not necessarily exhibit symptoms right away (such as brain trauma and spinal injuries). It is always better to be safe than sorry—if you fell, see a doctor immediately to get checked out. Not only will this protect your health and wellbeing, it will also ensure that medical records document the connection between the fall and your injury, which can constitute an important piece of evidence in your slip and fall claim. In addition to getting medical attention, victims should: Notify the property owner, occupant, or manager of the fall accident as soon as possible after it happens. Take pictures or videos of any dangerous property condition that contributed to the fall. Save all documentation from anyone (doctors, insurance companies, etc.) related to the fall and injuries. Save any personal property involved in the fall—for example, a cane you were using, the shoes you were wearing, the phone you were carrying, any personal items that broke when you fell, etc. As for what you shouldn’t do, in general: Do not accept a free stay, free meal, or other in-kind favor or payment from the business where you fell, even if it seems like it is a good-faith gesture. Taking such benefits could jeopardize your rights. Stay off of social media entirely if possible, and never post or write anything about your accident or injuries. The insurance company can use whatever you put on the internet to fight your claim. Don’t discuss who was at fault for your fall with any representative from an insurance company. Leave communications with insurers to your lawyer as much as possible.