Who Is Responsible For Your Slip And Fall Injury?
Slipping on a wet floor can lead to serious injuries, no matter how healthy you were before your fall or how safe you thought you were being. Hitting your head, for instance, can instantly lead to a serious injury that requires long-term care.
Many people slip and fall each year, and many pursue personal injury cases as a result. How do you know that you have a strong case? These are some of the things you need to know.
Your Accident May Be the Fault of the Property Owner
You may have a strong slip and fall case under premises liability law. This is because the property owner has a responsibility to exercise reasonable care in keeping the premises safe. The keyword here is "reasonable."
For example, the owner of the grocery store you regularly shop at may have failed to have the aisles cleaned. Liquid spilled in the middle of the aisle could lead you to slip and fall, which is especially dangerous if you crash into other items that could harm you or other customers.
In another example, the owner of the store might not instruct employees to put up warning signs about wet floors that have just been mopped. This means that the employees may not have been trained, which could make the store owner is liable.
Liability Requires the Answers to Many Questions
In order to make a case, you need to demonstrate that the owner of the property was liable. This involves compiling the answers to many questions. For instance, why was the floor wet, or why was there an obstruction for you to fall on? How long was the obstruction there? Were there witnesses? What did the scene look like? The answers to these questions will help the courts determine who is liable for your injuries.
Gather Evidence
One of the first things you should begin to do is gather evidence for your case. Gathering evidence involves taking photos of your injuries and the scene after your accident occurred. Your evidence gathering also includes taking witness statements and the contact information of witnesses.
Hire a Personal Injury Attorney
Finally, don't leave liability up to fate. Hire a personal injury attorney who will examine your case and determine what you need to do to establish a strong case that works in your favor. You may be surprised at the strength and value of your case when you have a knowledgeable representative available. Contact a personal injury attorney for more information.
