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September 30th, 2025
Every business open to the public in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has a duty to protect its customers from hazards that could cause a fall. Whether you encountered a broken staircase, a snowy sidewalk, or a spill, the property owner failed to maintain a safe environment that led to your injury.
While you are likely entitled to compensation under the state’s premise liability laws, gathering the right evidence could strengthen your claim dramatically. Learn how to document evidence after a fall at a local business with this guide from the winning personal injury attorneys at Bordas & Bordas.
After a fall at a local business, you want to act quickly to document what caused you to slip in the first place. If you are physically able, use your phone to take videos and/or pictures of the hazard that caused you to fall. Whether it was a wet floor or a cracked sidewalk, capture a wide shot of the area in general, as well as a close-up of the issue.
You would also want to take photos of your injuries, like cuts, scrapes, or bruises. Then, ask for the names and phone numbers of anyone who witnessed your fall. Request to speak with the business’s owner or manager and insist on completing an incident report on scene. This is also a good time to request a copy of the company’s surveillance video that may show you falling. Make sure to get a copy for your records and never admit it was your fault. Even saying “I am sorry” to staff could be construed as admitting you were to blame.
Once you have gathered as much evidence as you can at the scene, seek immediate medical attention. Unless you were taken to the hospital by ambulance, that is, and that is okay too. While you are waiting in the emergency room, take some time to document everything you remember about the incident while it is still fresh in your mind. This is an easy thing to do in the Notes app on your phone.
Once you get home, resist the urge to wash your clothes. They could be a crucial piece of evidence, especially if they were torn or had blood stains on the knees, for example. Gather your medical bills and keep track of your lost wages and any other directly related expenses you incur while you recover. We also recommend that you refrain from posting about the incident on your social media platforms, as insurance adjusters do monitor these sites.
Now that you have a basic understanding of how to document evidence after a fall at a local business, reach out to our personal injury firm with your questions. Now, it is time to schedule your free consultation with a member of our Bordas & Bordas legal team.
Let us review the evidence of your fall, so our attorneys can guide you to a settlement that covers all your damages. One of our previous premises liability cases resulted in an award of nearly $17 million. However, we must have documented evidence to demonstrate that the business was negligent in order to win your case.
