If you’ve been injured on someone else’s property, there are a number of factors to consider before pursuing a slip and fall claim. Your accident alone does not automatically prove that a property owner is responsible for your injuries but an investigation of the conditions of the property might. In our latest blog, our Laredo personal injury attorney explains what to consider when determining the validity of your slip and fall claim.
Unsafe Conditions
A property owner who fails to maintain safe conditions can be found liable for your injuries. Unsafe property conditions include wet and slippery floors, potholes and debris. Although a property must not be kept perfectly safe, the property must be reasonably safe. After a snowstorm, for example, a property owner may be required to clear snow and ice from sidewalks but they are not obligated to make the sidewalks completely dry and clear.
Notice of Dangerous Condition
If the condition has been dangerous for an extended period of time and the property owner took no action towards fixing it, they can be held responsible for your accident. This is perhaps the most difficult aspect to prove in a slip and fall case because it’s hard to prove how much time has passed between how long the property has been unsafe and when your slip and fall accident occurred.
Posted Warnings
There are some dangerous conditions that cannot be fixed immediately, which is when a property owner should post a warning sign. If he or she is waiting for something to be fixed that can cause harm to people entering the property, they are required to put up proper signage to let people know of the danger. Examples of these are “slippery when wet” cones on a freshly mopped floor and roped-off sidewalks that contain uneven surfaces and potholes.
If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident and are unsure whether or not you have a valid claim, do not hesitate to contact a Laredo personal injury attorney from Ben Bronston & Associates. Call our firm at (956) 434-4000 or fill out our online form to request a free consultation.
