Trip and Fall Lawyer

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If you've been hurt in a slip and fall accident, the first thing you should do is see a medical professional for a full examination of your injuries. The next thing you should do is contact a lawyer for help collecting fair compensation. Cochran Douglas in Tacoma is ready to take your call—reach out today.

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WEBVTT 00:00:03.378 --> 00:00:05.213 The number one thing that you need to do 00:00:05.296 --> 00:00:08.132 in any trip and fall, slip and fall type incident 00:00:08.215 --> 00:00:11.885 is to seek medical care to ensure that you are safe and healthy. 00:00:11.968 --> 00:00:14.721 That's priority number one with any personal injury case, 00:00:14.804 --> 00:00:18.224 but especially with a slip and fall, trip and fall incident. 00:00:18.307 --> 00:00:21.101 The second thing you need to do with any type of trip and fall injury 00:00:21.184 --> 00:00:23.477 is to document, document, document. 00:00:23.560 --> 00:00:26.997 You want to document the hazard that caused the injury. 00:00:27.080 --> 00:00:28.637 You want to go there, take photos. 00:00:28.720 --> 00:00:32.557 Take photos all around the hazard that's at play. 00:00:32.640 --> 00:00:35.154 The third thing that you need to do with any type of trip and fall, 00:00:35.238 --> 00:00:38.317 slip and fall type incident is to contact an attorney. 00:00:38.400 --> 00:00:41.403 An attorney will help guide you at every step of the way 00:00:41.493 --> 00:00:42.911 in the litigation process, 00:00:42.994 --> 00:00:46.840 whether that is finding a way to better document the hazard at play, 00:00:46.997 --> 00:00:51.197 contacting insurance companies on your behalf to remove that hassle. 00:00:51.280 --> 00:00:55.004 A lot of times with clients who call our firm in particular, 00:00:55.171 --> 00:00:57.917 they're being hassled by insurance adjusters. 00:00:58.000 --> 00:01:02.717 Trip and fall slip and fall type incidents can occur at any moment, at any time. 00:01:02.969 --> 00:01:06.389 One of the most common questions that we receive 00:01:06.472 --> 00:01:09.224 regarding trip and fall type accidents or slip and falls 00:01:09.308 --> 00:01:10.976 is do I have a claim? 00:01:11.560 --> 00:01:15.396 Really, what that comes down to is the fact-specific evidence 00:01:15.480 --> 00:01:17.606 associated with your particular claim. 00:01:18.399 --> 00:01:23.111 In order to have those facts be analyzed in the proper way, 00:01:23.736 --> 00:01:27.198 it's best to contact an attorney like the attorneys here at Cochran Douglas 00:01:27.281 --> 00:01:30.367 so we can evaluate it, do an in-depth analysis, 00:01:30.450 --> 00:01:34.704 go into the facts and figure out if there is a claim worth pursuing. 00:01:34.787 --> 00:01:37.415 If you are involved or a family member has been involved 00:01:37.498 --> 00:01:39.791 in a trip and fall, slip and fall type incident, 00:01:39.875 --> 00:01:44.077 I would highly advise you to contact the attorneys here at Cochran Douglas. 00:01:44.160 --> 00:01:47.877 We have vast experience handling these types of cases. 00:01:47.960 --> 00:01:51.885 We know what insurance companies look for 00:01:51.968 --> 00:01:54.595 in terms of the evidence that needs to be preserved, 00:01:54.679 --> 00:01:57.723 and we know the proper legal theories 00:01:57.807 --> 00:02:00.350 and legal attacks that can be made on your behalf 00:02:00.434 --> 00:02:03.228 to ensure that you're fairly compensated for a harm 00:02:03.311 --> 00:02:05.313 that never should have happened.

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Cochran Douglas PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

Our personal injury attorneys have collected numerous honors and belong to noted professional organizations, ensuring they stay current with the ever-changing legal landscape. Among our honors and professional affiliations:

  • WSAJ: Washington State Association for Justice
  • WSBA: Washington State Bar Association
  • KCBA: King County Bar Association
  • TPCBA: Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
  • Super Lawyers
  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Request a free consultation with our practice by contacting us online or by calling (253) 472-7777. We can meet at a location and time convenient for you, including nights and weekends.

 

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