What to do after a fall

1. Get medical care. Hip, wrist, shoulder, back and head injuries are common, and some aren't obvious at first.
2. Report the fall to the manager or landlord and ask for a copy of the incident report, or at least the name of the person who took it.
3. Photograph what made you fall before it's cleaned up or repaired, plus your shoes and injuries.
4. Get names and phone numbers of anyone who saw it, including employees.
5. Keep your shoes and clothing as they were.
6. Ask the business in writing to keep its video. Many systems record over themselves after a limited time. A lawyer can help send a written preservation request.
7. Be careful with the business's insurer. You do not have to give a recorded statement, and early offers may not account for future care.

Fell on a city sidewalk, in a public building or at a public school? If a government entity may be responsible, written notice may be due in as little as 180 days. See Indiana fall injury deadlines.