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I slipped and fell on ice, what should I do? We are receiving an extraordinary number of calls regarding people who have slipped and fell entering and leaving businesses. Maryland is one of just four states that follows contributory negligence - Alabama, North Carolina, and Virginia are the other three. This means that if you are found to be even 1% at fault, you cannot collect. For example. if you knew there was ice and still attempted to walk on it and then fell, the insurance company may successfully argue you contributed to your accident and deny payment. Fortunately, in Maryland when entering and exiting a place of business, they must be provided a safe path for your. As these cases, are very fact specific, it is strongly recommended you take pictures and if possible, record a video of the place where you fell immediately after it occurs. It is also important that you report your fall to the business itself and request that a report be taken. If possible, be sure to obtain the business card or name of the person who takes your report. It is important that you seek treatment immediately if you feel you have been hurt. Be sure you tell the doctor everything. If the injury is is not in the medical report the insurance company will argue it was not injured. IMPORTANT: DO NOT GIVE A STATEMENT TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY UNTIL YOU SPEAK WITH US. What you say may be used against you so be prepared. Call us for free advice, we are happy to provide more info to assist.
