Slip And Fall Cases

Slip and Fall or Premise liability cases hold property owners responsible for injuries occurring due to dangerous conditions on their commercial, private, or public property. These cases include accidents, such as slips and falls, that happen both inside and outside a building. Negligent property owners create unexpected hazards for visitors, including faulty handrails, broken sidewalks, and poorly lit parking lots.

Responsibility In Premise Liability Personal Injury Cases

There are two factors that can help determine who is at fault:

• Did the owner keep the property safe for visitors?
• Did the visitor use the property in an expected manner?

Because they control the building, owners bear responsibility for visitor safety in premise liability case. Property owners must ensure their building contains no unreasonable risks for visitors. The owner expects visitors to behave reasonably while on the property. Answering the questions above can show fault, depending on the circumstances. 

Proving Fault

Property owners fail to provide a proper standard duty of care when they neglect to keep their premises safe. They violate this duty by failing to maintain a safe environment for others causing slip and fall accidents. This duty of care is central to many personal injury cases.

There are a few things that someone must prove to show that the owner of the property was responsible for a slip and fall accident, including:

• The defendant owned the property where the injury occurred;
• The defendant was negligent in their care and upkeep of the property;
• The plaintiff was harmed in a slip and fall accident on the property; and
• The defendant’s negligence caused the plaintiff’s injuries.

If the plaintiff cannot prove these factors, the defense may argue that the plaintiff acted negligently while using the property. An example would be trespassing on a property that has significant warnings of its danger, such as fences or signs around certain parts.

For 30 years, Johnson Law, P.C. has protected the rights of injured people. We work hard, establishing the property owner’s liability for your injuries. We will fight to secure the financial recovery you are owed.  Contact our firm to learn about how we can be an asset in any premise liability case.

If a slip and fall accident injured you or a loved one in Alaska, contact Johnson Law today. Please call us at: (907)277-3090 or use our online contact form.

Johnson Law, P.C. has been helping Alaskans for 30 years. It’s who we are. And while we hope you never need us… We’re here if you do. ~ Doug Johnson

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