Slip and falls or trip and falls are the most common type of premises liability claim.

Many slip and fall accidents are the result of negligence or recklessness on the part of a property owner.

When that’s the case, victims may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit to obtain compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, and suffering.

Common types of slip and falls include icy sidewalks, spilled liquid on floors, uneven stairs, and uncleared debris on floor.

Proving liability in a slip and fall personal injury lawsuit can depend on different factors including jurisdiction. Depending on where the accident took place, different laws could come into effect.

Other factors include:

Whether or not the owner of the property caused the unsafe condition and whether or not they made timely efforts to correct the situation.

If the owner of the property was aware of the unsafe conditions and did not take any steps to correct the conditions.

Should the owner have known about the unsafe conditions. It is reasonably believed that a owner taking care of the property should have known about the dangerous condition in a timely manner.

If any of these factors are relevant, then the owner of the property may be liable for any slip and fall accidents taking place on their property.

In order to prove that the property owner was liable for slip and fall injuries, a plaintiff must present the court with a preponderance of evidence. What this means is that the evidence must be convincing, in must showcase a probable truth. If a plaintiff can show a preponderance of evidence they may be awarded compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and lost future earning potential.

A defendant in such a case may be willing to settle outside of court. When this happens it’s important that the plaintiff’s attorney negotiate a full and fair settlement for their client.

Finding a great personal injury attorney can be time-consuming, but worth the trouble. An attorney should be someone you trust, someone who listens to your concerns and answers all of your questions. If you want to settle your case outside of court, don’t be pressured by an attorney to push for costly litigation.

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