Take Note
Document incidents now, and avoid lawsuits later.
It was a rainy day, and your floors were wet from drippingumbrellas. The customer who slipped didn't appear to beinjured; she refused medical attention and insisted she was fine.In minutes, the whole thing was over-or so you thought. But a fewmonths later, she's suing for medical costs plus pain andsuffering. And because you didn't make any notes, yourinsurance company has to try to defend you without anyevidence.
Proper documentation at the time could have put you in a muchstronger position. If a situation occurs and you think there'sany chance that an attorney might become involved, document theincident, advises , an attorney and mediator based in Anaheim Hills,California. "Documentation gives you the ability to cut off[bogus] claims early and to settle cases [you're liable for]more quickly," Searle says.
Continue reading this article - and everything on Entrepreneur!
Become a member to get unlimited access and support the voices you want to hear more from. Get full access to Entrepreneur for just $5.
Entrepreneur Editors' Picks
-
This Co-Founder Was Kicked Out of Retailers for Pitching a 'Taboo' Beauty Product. Now, Her Multi-Million-Dollar Company Sells It for More Than $20 an Ounce.
-
Have You Ever Obsessed Over 'What If'? According to Scientists, You Don't Actually Know What Would Have Fixed Everything.
-
After He Was Fired From the UFC, This Former Fighter Turned His Passion Into a Thriving Business
-
Most People Don't Know These 2 Things Are Resume Red Flags. A Career Expert Reveals How to Work Around Them.
-
How One Woman Turned Pandemic-Induced Boredom and a Makeshift Garage Art Studio Into a Thriving Franchise
-
Use These 4 Self-Care Rituals for More Resilience and Less Depletion
-
Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran Wants to Invest in 'Someone Who Probably Needs a Good Shrink Instead of a Business'
