Liability in a Slip & Fall Claim
Slip and fall claims fall under the umbrella of premises liability. This means the same rules apply in determining liability in a slip and fall claim. Essentially, these rules state that a property owner should recognize a dangerous condition and remove or repair it, while giving ample warning to surrounding individuals. They also state that property owners should not create a hazardous condition on their premises (i.e. by leaving an obstacle in a pathway).
If the owner is proven to have neglected to fulfill their duty to provide reasonable safety to visitors on their premises, a claim may be successfully won on the part of the injured slip and fall victim.
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Proving Slip & Fall Liability
Questions like the following may help to determine owner liability in a slip and fall case:
- Did the hazardous condition exist long enough that a property owner or employee could have eliminated the hazard?
- Did the property owner or employee routinely check for hazards? If so, is there a log recording such a procedure?
- Was there an acceptable reason for the existence of the hazard? Was this reason still acceptable at the time of the fall?
- Could the hazardous condition have been minimized through preventative measures such as adequate warning signage or preventing access to the location?
- Was poor lighting or limited visibility a factor in the slip and fall?
If you believe the property owner in your slip and fall case did not provide a reasonable amount of safety in your situation, contact a West Palm Beach slip and fall lawyer for further guidance.
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