ACCIDENT REPORT: Does a trip or slip and accident report need to be filled out at the time of the fall under California law?

A:

No, but it is helpful, and it is not required under California law.

In fact, an accident report should be requested by the injured party if none is being provided following a slip and fall causing injury.  Also, the injured party should not to forget to ask for a copy even if one cannot be provided.  Today, more and more people have cell phones with camaras, and it is a good idea to take pictures of the hazardous substance or condition for any future evidence.  I have even had clients take a photo of the accident report after filling one out when it was told a copy could not be provided to them.  Gather any and all witness information as soon as possible, and if you can take a picture of witnesses, that is also a good idea.
 

  

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