There are times when we all trip, slip, fall, or stumble for either no reason or our own clumsiness. Usually, we are not injured and we walk away with nothing hurt but our pride. However, when we are injured, we must look at why we fell.

Property owners are required by law to warn of, or make safe, any physical condition on the property that they know, or should know, may be dangerous to others. What this means in real life is, "Don't create or leave dangerous conditions on your property".

In slip and fall cases, it is crucial to hire an attorney early so they can document the physical condition as early as possible. If repairs or alterations are made to the condition before pictures may be taken, the evidence will be lost forever. Trials without photographic proof are hard to win, so hire our office early on to document the condition that caused your injuries.

Every property owner in a slip and fall case tries to introduce the issue of contributory negligence. The defense argues that if the condition is so obvious that the owner should have fixed it, why did you not avoid it too? This personal attack should be expected on any slip and fall case.

In some cases, lighting of the scene may be a factor in causing a fall. Lighting may be poor or the defect hidden depending on how the scene is lit. There is usually a legitimate reason why you did not notice the danger until it was too late.

Last, you should be aware that it is difficult to prove your case if it is a new or transient condition that caused your injury. For example, supermarkets will argue that they are not liable for your injuries because their employees regularly sweep for dangerous conditions. They will say that the condition must have just been created because we are constantly looking for dangerous conditions. Again, photographic documentation and evidence is crucial to document the defect.

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident in San Diego County or anywhere in California, which you believe is due to a property owner's negligence, we'd like to hear from you. CALL US AT 888-233-5020 OR CONTACT US ONLINE FOR A FREE CONSULTATION.