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When I was drowning in debt, I knew that soon enough I would need to file for bankruptcy. I simply didn't make enough to cover the amount of debt I had accumulated. However, I was not sure whether I should work with a credit counselor or a bankruptcy attorney. I did a lot of research on the subject and found that there are pros and cons to working with both a credit counselor and a bankruptcy attorney, and that you also had the option of working with both at the same time. Ultimately, I decided to hire the attorney, but that may not be the best option for everyone. I created this website to help you understand what a credit counselor is and what they do, what a bankruptcy attorney is and what they do and how each can help you if you are drowning in debt.

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What To Do After Being Hurt In A Store

3 August 2022
 Categories: Law, Blog

If you have been injured while trying to shop in a store, you are probably owed compensation. Read on for step-by-step instructions on what to do so that you will be paid for your damages.

Get photos and witnesses

If you can, snap photos of the hazard that caused you to be hurt. For example, if a display fell on you, take a photo of that. In many cases, stores will quickly clean things up, and taking a photo later may not be possible. If you are unable to photograph the hazard, ask a friend to do so.

If bystanders offer to help, get their contact information. They might have witnessed the accident and can give their statements later to your personal injury lawyer. Also, observe the presence of store recording devices and cameras trained on the scene.

Speak to the manager

Ask to see whoever is in charge if you can. Get their contact information so that you can later return (or have someone else return) so that an accident report can be completed.

Get medical treatment

It's extremely important to seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Either go by medical transport or have someone drive you to the emergency room, your doctor's office, or an urgent care facility. Don't forget to let them know that your injuries are the result of a retail store injury. The medical facility needs to know that information for their records.

Medical billing has different codes when the treatment is due to an accident. Even if you have healthcare insurance and they initially cover the costs of the care, the insurer will later get the store's insurer to cover that cost. While you are being treated, ask a helpful person to take photographs of your injuries for your records.

Make contact

As soon as you can, contact the manager or owner of the store. Find out what can be done to file an injury claim with their insurance. If you encounter problems when you try to talk to someone about your injuries and other damages, consider speaking to a lawyer.

Speak to a personal injury lawyer

You are owed compensation after a store injury. You may be entitled to the payment of your medical expenses, lost wages, lost or damaged personal property, and pain and suffering. Speak to an attorney who can act on your behalf to obtain those money damages for you.

To learn more, contact a company like Martinez King Law Firm, PLLC.