What to Document After a Slip, Fall, or Injury in Public

If you’ve been hurt in a public place, a supermarket, car park, or footpath, you might be unsure about what to do next. What you document after a slip, fall, or injury in public can make or break your compensation claim.

In public liability cases, evidence is everything. Property owners and insurers rarely admit fault upfront, so it’s up to you to gather as much information as possible—starting from the moment it happens.

Here’s what to document after a public injury:

Photos of the scene: Capture the hazard (e.g. wet floor, broken tiles) and the surrounding area.

Witness details: Get names and contact info of anyone who saw the incident.

Medical records: Seek medical attention, and keep reports, scans, and follow-ups.

Incident report: If it happened in a business or venue, request a formal record of the event.

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