How do I prove fault in a slip-and-fall case?

man slip and fall in the office

You are careful about your personal safety. You avoid obvious hazards and do not take unnecessary risks. You expect the owner of any establishment you visit to be as diligent about safety. If you have experienced a slip and fall accident in a restaurant, café, hotel, shopping store, or any other public venue, then you can hold the proprietor responsible. You can even sue private homeowners if their neglect caused a hazardous situation in a public space and you were injured because of it.

Your Case Will Come Down to Proof

A slip and fall accident can cause you serious physical, emotional, and financial trouble. To get the money you deserve in damages you must prove that you were injured in an accident, that the accident owed to the carelessness or negligence of the property owner, and that you are therefore owed a certain amount of money.

In building your case, you will need to show that had the owner been more careful and pro-active, the accident could have been avoided. To prove that the owner is liable for your injuries, you must show that:

If you were injured in a commercial establishment, you may have difficulty proving fault because such owners are aware of their liability for accidents and take strong measures to avoid them. However, the people working for the owner may not be qualified to do the job or may decide to take shortcuts to save themselves time and hassle. This often leads to dangerous situations, one of which may have led to your injury.

Miami Florida injury attorneys can help you build a successful case. North Miami personal injury lawyers know how to carry out the kind of investigation that demonstrates fault on the part of proprietors. If you have hurt yourself in a slip and fall accident, you should call the Miami FL attorneys at Buchalter Hoffman and Dorchak.            

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