When you’re walking down a sidewalk and you slip and fall and get injured it is possible that you can file a case against the person whose property you were on. It is possible that the accident occurred as a result of something that the property owner did or didn’t do.
It is also possible, however, that there were things that you did or didn’t do that could cause you to be found at fault for the injury and therefore not be entitled to make a claim. Some of the reasons that you may be at fault include:
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If you were talking on the phone or texting when you fell and it is found that a reasonable person who was not partaking in this activity would have avoided the fall.
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If you did not have legal access to the dangerous area.
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If the appropriate safety signs were posted and you ignored them.
The three reasons above may be reasons why you would be found at fault for your injury. While these are not the only reasons why you may be found at fault, these are some very common ones that could come up.
It is important to protect your interests by documenting all of the circumstances surrounding your fall and injury.
If you or a loved one were injured as the result of a slip and fall accident you may want to consult an attorney. Contact our office and our attorneys can review the circumstances of your case.
