Greenville Slip-and-Fall Lawyer

Proving Negligence in Your Slip-and-Fall Case

The property owner does not guarantee the absolute safety of everyone who sets foot on their property, even if they invite you onto it. They assume a legal obligation, but the scope of that obligation is to act reasonably. Here are some ways that you would prove that the property owner acted unreasonably:

• The property owner themselves created the dangerous condition. The length of time the condition existed does not matter. The property owner would be legally responsible for it, no matter what.
• Someone else created the dangerous condition, but the property owner did not fix it or alert the public within a reasonable amount of time.

In many cases, you are trying to prove what the property owner actually knew or should have known because they obviously did nothing to fix the dangerous condition that caused your injury.

Why You Need a Slip-and-Fall Lawyer

The insurance company does not make it easy for you to get money for your slip-and-fall injuries. In fact, it is just the opposite. They take advantage of the fact that falls are common, and there may not be witnesses to deny claims or underpay your injuries.

To be in a position to receive compensation, you must have solid evidence. Otherwise, the insurance company will deny your claim. An attorney knows how to investigate your fall and obtain the proof that you need, including:

• Eyewitness testimony, if you are fortunate enough that people saw what happened
• Security camera footage that either captured your fall or got pictures of what conditions were like at the time you fell
• Maintenance logs that could show that the defendant either did not inspect the property or did not take action to fix a dangerous condition
• Pictures of the scene of your fall
• An accident report that was filled out after your fall
• Testimony from an accident reconstruction expert

In addition, the insurance company will try to minimize your injuries, even if you prove that someone else was responsible. Falls can cause serious injuries, and a lawyer would fight to ensure you are fully paid for them. Slip-and-fall injuries could lead to damages that start at tens of thousands of dollars. Any trip to the emergency room is costly, not to mention your pain and suffering and any time you have missed from work.

The Statute of Limitations in Your Slip-and-Fall Case

In South Carolina, you have three years from the date you were injured or should have known you were injured to file a lawsuit. You would never want to wait that long because the evidence that would prove your claim would likely be gone by then.

Bolstering Your Slip-and-Fall Case

There are two things that you need to do after your fall to put yourself in a better position to receive financial compensation:

• See a doctor right after your accident – You need a diagnosis and documentation of your injury. If you wait too long to see a doctor, you may have more difficulty connecting your accident to your injury.
• Contact an experienced attorney – The evidence you need to prove that someone else was at fault will disappear quickly. You need a lawyer to get to work immediately to gather this evidence. Then, your attorney will work to prove liability, fighting back if the insurance company unreasonably tries to deny your claim.

Call a Greenville Slip-and-Fall Lawyer Today

Time is of the essence if you have suffered an injury in a Greenville slip-and-fall accident. You cannot wait to begin the legal process. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to get a settlement check. Call the lawyers at Armada Law at (833) 332-3128 or message us online to schedule your free initial consultation. We will work aggressively and diligently to pursue financial compensation on your behalf.