Slip and Falls can lead to serious injuries in some cases. A "slip and fall" or a "trip and fall" is the generic term for an injury which occurs when someone slips, trips or falls as a result of a dangerous or hazardous condition on someone else's property. It could be the result of water, abrupt changes in flooring, poor lighting, or a hidden hazard such as a gap or hard to see hole in the ground. There are certain steps you should take if you are the victim of a slip and fall or a trip and fall. Some suggestions are:

• Inspect the area where you fell. What caused you to fall?
  

• Did anyone see you fall? Write down the names, address and phone numbers of anyone in the vicinity where the incident occurred since you may need them as witnesses on your behalf.
  

• If the incident happened in a store or a place of business, speak with the manager or supervisor on duty. Have them make a record of the incident and get a copy of paperwork prepared by the business.