How Does One Prove Negligence in a Slip and Fall Accident?
How does one prove negligence in a slip and fall accident?
When you're trying to prove negligence in a slip-and-fall accident, you need to consider how the law defines the term. Negligence is essentially a failure to fulfill a duty of care that causes harm to someone else, and it's considered negligence per se if you can prove that the person who was negligent owed you a duty of care. In this case, you need to show that the property owner knew or should have known about the hazardous condition that caused your injury.
The best way to do this is by presenting evidence from an expert witness who can testify as an expert on the subject matter: essentially, someone who knows about slip and fall accidents and what sort of precautions are generally taken in these cases. An expert can explain how the type of hazard that led to your injury could have been avoided. If there was someone who had access to fix it but didn't, then they are at fault for not fixing the hazard; if there wasn't anyone who had access but should have, then they are at fault for not training someone on how to fix it; if there wasn't anyone with access or responsibility but it should have been fixed (such as a broken floor), then they are at fault for not having someone regularly check it; etc.
If you have any questions or need a Slip and Fall Attorney, please call this law firm for a free consultation.
Ascent Law LLC
8833 S Redwood Road Suite C
West Jordan UT 84088
(801) 676-5506
