Owners of property, whether they are homeowners or business owners, have a duty of care to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition. The legal duty depends on whether the injured party is a business invitee, licensee or trespasser. A business invitee (customer of a business) is owed the highest legal duty of care and a property owner is liable for "an unreasonably dangerous condition " which is not apparent to the customer. Often, the insurance companies for businesses and landowners will attempt to shift the responsibility of a fall to the person who falls. An experienced lawyer will make sure that your interests are well represented and that the owner does not succeed in defending your claim.

In any kind of premises liability case, it is important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible to thoroughly investigate and preserve all the evidence. If possible, try to obtain photographs of the condition which caused your fall. Often times, a landowner or business will quickly correct the unreasonably dangerous condition after an accident making it more difficult for the injured party to obtain evidence in proving his case. Photographs combined with witness testimony will strengthen your case and better ensure you obtain fair compensation for your accident.

It is also important for you to save all evidence related to the fall. This includes shoes and clothing that may have oil or other substances from the fall. The defense may request the judge to order that your shoes or other items be inspected. You should also photograph any of your injuries immediately after the fall if the injuries involved cuts, bruises or scarring.

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident caused by negligent property conditions, contact us and we will explain your specific rights based on the circumstance of your fall down accident.

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