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Proving Fault in Slip & Fall Accidents (Part A)

If you have suffered a slip and fall injury on someone else’s property, then the owner of that property may be held responsible for your injuries. Whether it was a wet floor, a rough surface, or an object that caused your slip and fall injury, there are legal means to recover the damages that you incurred. To do so, you can get the help of a Chicago slip and fall attorney.

 

Determining fault in a slip and fall injury

A slip and fall injury is not always the property owner’s fault. Floors are likely to get wet, and certain objects serve their meaningful purpose on the ground. Everyone has an obligation to pay attention to their surroundings. That being said, property owners need to maintain a safe and stable environment. They need to make sure that their property does not have dangerous conditions which can easily lead to a slip and fall injury.

For a property owner to be legally responsible for your slip and fall injury, the property owner or an employee:

  • Must have caused the dangerous condition;
  • Must have neglected to fix the dangerous condition; or
  • Should have known about the condition, as any “reasonable” person would.

In any of these cases, the details of the accident will determine who is liable. A judge and jury will often question whether the property owner’s actions were “reasonable”. If you have questions regarding liability in your slip and fall injury, speaking to a Chicago slip and fall attorney can inform you of your legal options.

 

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