[Direct answer]In the Beijing area, after being injured by objects thrown or falling from a height, you should first report the incident to the police and seek medical treatment immediately, while preserving evidence as soon as possible. Specifically: 1. Report the incident to the police immediately. The public security organ will investigate the scene and make a record, which is not only an important way to fix the facts but also may serve as a basis for identifying the thrower and determining liability in the future. 2. Seek medical treatment promptly and keep the medical records, diagnosis certificates, medical expense receipts, and injury appraisal materials to provide a basis for calculating losses. 3. Take photos and videos of the scene to document the falling objects, the location of the incident, and the injuries, and apply for access to nearby surveillance footage as soon as possible. 4. Collect contact information and testimonies from witnesses. 5. Keep records of communication with property management companies and building managers. According to Article 1254 of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China (effective January 1, 2021), it is prohibited to throw objects from buildings. If objects thrown from buildings or falling objects from buildings cause harm to others, the infringer shall bear tort liability according to law. If it is difficult to identify the specific infringer, the building users who may have caused the harm shall provide compensation. Therefore, preserving evidence is crucial for determining liability and claiming compensation.

1. Problem background and typical scenarios

It is often difficult to identify the responsible party for damages caused by objects thrown or falling from a height, and evidence preservation is particularly crucial. There are three typical scenarios: first, witnesses clearly see someone throwing objects, but the thrower denies it; second, it is impossible to identify the specific infringer, and the users of the buildings that may have caused the damage need to compensate; third, the property management companies fail to take necessary safety measures, and they bear corresponding responsibilities. In the Beijing area, where there are dense populations and many high-rise buildings, public security organs and courts will investigate such cases based on evidence and the responsible parties. Whether the victims can preserve evidence in a timely and complete manner after the incident directly affects the determination of responsibilities and the realization of compensation.

II. Key points of dispute

First, how to identify the specific infringer. Second, how to allocate responsibilities when the infringer cannot be identified. Third, the safety and protection obligations of property management companies and other managers. Fourth, types of evidence and their probative value. Fifth, the scope of compensation and the burden of proof of losses. The core is to fix the evidence at the front end of responsibility determination, clarify the roles of calling the police, seeking medical treatment, imaging, surveillance, and testimonies, and lay a good foundation for identifying responsibilities and claiming compensation.

III. Professional analysis by Henglue Law Firm

From a practical perspective, the difficulty in handling cases of high-altitude throwing and falling objects lies in identifying the specific infringer, so evidence fixation is of decisive significance. According to Article 1254 of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China (implemented on January 1, 2021), it is prohibited to throw objects from buildings; if it causes damage to others, the infringer shall bear tort liability in accordance with the law; if it is difficult to identify the specific infringer through investigation, except for those who can prove that they are not the infringers, the users of the buildings that may have caused the damage shall provide compensation; and if the property management companies and other managers fail to take necessary safety protection measures, they shall bear corresponding tort liability in accordance with the law. Based on this rule, the victim should fix the evidence as soon as possible after the incident: reporting to the police and having the public security organ investigate is an important way to identify the thrower and clarify the facts; seeking medical treatment in time and keeping medical records, invoices, and appraisal materials are the basis for determining the damage and losses; shooting the scene, retrieving surveillance footage, and collecting witness testimonies will help reconstruct the course of the incident; communicating with the property management companies and housing managers and keeping records can be used to review whether they have fulfilled their obligations of safety protection. In addition, attention should be paid to the statute of limitations and the timeliness of evidence. Surveillance footage often has a storage period, and if it is not retrieved in time, it may be lost. When necessary, a lawyer can be hired to assist in investigating and collecting evidence, identifying the responsible parties, and claiming damages such as medical expenses, loss of income, nursing care fees, and disability compensation.

IV. Practical suggestions and legal basis

Action suggestions: First, immediately call the police after the incident and cooperate with the public security organ's investigation; Second, seek medical treatment in time, keep medical records, invoices, and materials for injury appraisal; Third, take photos and videos of the scene, apply for and keep the surveillance footage as soon as possible; Fourth, collect witnesses' testimonies and contact information; Fifth, communicate with the property management company and keep records, and, if necessary, hire a lawyer to claim compensation. For cases involving personal injury and medical disputes, you can refer to the relevant provisions of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China.Personal injury and medical disputesFor matters concerning property and building management responsibilities, you may refer to the following for reference.Property transactions and construction projectsLegal basis: Article 1254 of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China (effective January 1, 2021) regarding the liability for objects thrown or falling from a height. The specific application shall be subject to the currently effective laws, regulations, and judicial rulings.

5. Henglu Law Firm's Reminder

Firstly, you should immediately call the police and deal with the injuries after the incident. Secondly, the preservation of evidence is directly related to the determination of responsibilities. Thirdly, CCTV footage has a storage period, so you should apply to retrieve it as soon as possible. Fourthly, if it's difficult to identify the infringer, the users of the building who may have caused the harm should compensate. For claims involving personal injury, you can proceed through the legal process.Personal injury and medical disputesThe service acquisition involves the integration of property and building responsibilitiesReal estate transactions and construction projectsFor more information on implementation, please refer to the following document.Creditor's rights and debts, and enforcement casesColumn.

VI. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How to secure evidence if you're injured by objects thrown from a height?

You should immediately call the police and seek medical attention, take photos of the scene and the injuries, apply for and retain the surveillance footage, collect witness statements, and keep the medical records, receipts, and appraisal materials.

Q2: What should I do if I can't find the person who threw the object?

Where it is difficult to identify the specific infringer after investigation, except for those who can prove that they are not the infringers, the users of the buildings who may have caused the infringement shall provide compensation, and the property owners who have not fulfilled their obligations shall also be held accountable.

Q3: Will the surveillance footage be overwritten?

It's possible. Surveillance footage usually has a retention period. You should call the police as soon as possible and apply for retrieving and preserving the footage to avoid difficulties in providing evidence due to the loss of the video.

Q4: What kind of compensation can be claimed?

Generally, one can claim for medical expenses, loss of income, nursing care expenses, transportation expenses, and nutrition expenses. For those who have suffered from disabilities, they can also claim disability compensation. The specific amounts will be determined based on the actual losses and the appraisal results.

Q5: Is the property management company responsible?

Where the property managers and others fail to take necessary safety precautions, they shall bear corresponding tort liability in accordance with the law, and may claim compensation based on the performance of their management obligations.

The above answer is based on the judicial practice in the Beijing area. The adjudication opinions in other provinces and cities may vary. For specific cases, please refer to the local rules and evidence situation.

If you are currently facing similar problems, it is recommended that you consult a professional lawyer as soon as possible with the necessary evidence to avoid missing the statutory time limits. →Personal injury legal services·Beijing Henglu Law Firm

Disclaimer: This article is compiled based on the current effective laws and regulations and public adjudication rules, and is for general reference only. It does not constitute a formal legal opinion on specific cases. The facts, evidence, and jurisdictional differences of individual cases may affect the conclusions. If you encounter disputes, please consult a practicing lawyer in time.