How To Prove Fault In a Slip and Fall Claim
Premises liability is a legal phrase that is commonly used in personal injury claims if the victim is injured as a result of a dangerous or defective condition on someone else's property. However, just because you were hurt on someone else's property doesn't mean you have a legal claim against them. You must prove certain factors in order to effectively assert a claim against the property owner.
Premises liability is a legal phrase that is commonly used in personal injury claims if the victim is injured as a result of a dangerous or defective condition on someone else's property. However, just because you were hurt on someone else's property doesn't mean you have a legal claim against them. You must prove certain factors in order to effectively assert a claim against the property owner.
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How To Prove Fault In
a Slip and Fall Claim
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Did either the property owner or
his or her employees know or
should have known about the
hazardous condition or defect
Did the owner or their
employee know about the
hazardous condition or defect
but failed to fix or repair it?
that caused your injuries?
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How long had the hazardous or
defective condition been
present prior to your accident?
What type of daily cleaning
actions does the property owner
have in place to prevent such
hazardous conditions?
05
If the owner claims he or she
has a cleaning routine, can it be
proven to support the claim?
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Did you have a legitimate reason for being
present on the property at the time the accident
happened?
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Were you engaging in any
activities that contributed to
Were you injured as a result of
the slip and fall accident?
your slip and fall accident?
Depending on the answers to these questions and the extent of the
evidence you have to prove your answers, you may have a valid claim
against the property owner. An experienced attorney who specifically
handles premises liability claims can provide you with more information.
Get more information visit www.dmlawyer.com
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