GREENVILLE SLIP & FALL LAWYER

Common Slip & Fall Accidents

There are, of course, many conditions that could result in an injury, but some that we see frequently include injuries caused by:

• Broken, sloping, or uneven flooring, steps, or ramps
• Inadequate or unsecured railings
• Exposed wiring or cords
• Unmopped liquids (including grease and oil) or solids (such as out of place gravel or shards of glass)

Proving Your Case

In order to mount a successful slip and fall (sometimes referred to simply as premises liability) case, we must prove that your injury occurred as a result of dangerous conditions outside of your control. It is our burden to demonstrate one or more of the following:

• You were acting reasonably in the environment, e.g. were simply walking though the store and not engaging in any unauthorized or dangerous activities
• You could not have prevented the injury by adjusting your behavior, e.g. you could not have grabbed a handrail because there wasn’t one present
• The owner knew there was a hazard and did not take the proper steps to remove it or warn people about it
• The owner did not know there was a hazard, but another reasonable person would have known and the owner cannot justify why it went unnoticed