Published on behalf of A: Going to the emergency room after a slip and fall accident, while helpful, is not required in order to proceed with a case. Under Pennsylvania slip and fall negligence law, the plaintiff must be able to prove the following:
1. a duty owed by the owner of the place where the accident occurred (store, mall, etc.),
2. some negligence by the owner (breach of the duty),
3. the negligence caused the injury, and
4. damages.
Slip and fall cases can be difficult to prove, especially if there were no eyewitnesses. Going to the ER after the accident is important from a medical treatment standpoint. In addition, ER records can show the reason for the visit, i.e., that a fall down accident occurred, and this can help establish that the negligence of the owner caused the injuries.
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