subject: Proving A slip And Fall Case [print this page] Suppose that you recently went to a doctor due to back pain, only to find out that the doctor believes your back injury is the result of a slip and fall accident you had. To top it off, now you may require back surgery to correct the problem. What is the first thing you should do? If your slip and fall accident happened in the Fort Lauderdale area, consult with a local lawyer who specializes in personal injury law and compensation.
Whether your slip and fall injury occurred at a business or at a private residence, you are entitled to compensation and prompt treatment for all of your injuries. Although slip and fall injuries are historically considered to be very difficult cases to prove with regard to who may be at fault, the law is clear that property owners must maintain their property, which includes stairs and walkways, in a manner that is safe and does not present a hazard to those visiting, living, or working on the property. However, in the aftermath of this kind of injury, hazards could be difficult to identify. Additionally, the law also requires the injured person to prove that the property owner deliberately allowed the hazardous condition to remain after they became aware of it.
Heres an example: A significant ice storm in the area has coated the pathways around your apartment complex in ice, making it unsafe for foot traffic. Despite the conditions, you must get out of the apartment complex in order to go to work, an appointment, the grocery store, what have you. The property owner has an obligation to remove ice from critical pathways so that you can navigate the complex grounds freely without undue risk of slipping and falling. But in this example, the owner has chosen not to remove the ice because of the expense involved in the removal process. As a result, you slip and fall, sustaining significant injury. This scenario constitutes a situation in which the owner is aware of the problem and has chosen not to correct it, therefore making the property owner legally responsible. This kind of deliberate failure to rectify the hazard is the most difficult aspect of slip and fall cases to prove in court, however, and precisely the reason why you need a skilled personal injury lawyer to take charge.
Should you experience a slip and fall injury that you believe was due to negligence on the part of a property owner, seek the professional guidance and counsel of a personal injury lawyer in order to discuss all the aspects of your case and the compensation to which you may be entitled under current personal injury law.
