How To Prove Fault In a Slip and Fall Claim

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How To Prove Fault In a Slip and Fall Claim
Important Questions to Ask to Determine If You
Have a Claim
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• Did either the property owner or his or her
  employees know or should have known about the
  hazardous condition or defect that caused your
  injuries?
• Did the owner or their employee know about the
  hazardous condition or defect but failed to fix
  or repair it?

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• How long had the hazardous or defective condition
  been present prior to your accident?
• What type of daily cleaning actions does the
  property owner have in place to prevent such
  hazardous conditions?
• If the owner claims he or she has a cleaning
  routine, can it be proven to support the claim?

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• Did you have a legitimate reason for being
  present on the property at the time the accident
  happened?
• Were you engaging in any activities that
  contributed to your slip and fall accident?
• Were you injured as a result of the slip and fall
  accident?

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Depending on the answers to these questions and
the extent of the evidence you have to prove your
answers, you may have a valid claim against the
property owner. An experienced New Jersey slip
and fall accident lawyer who specifically handles
premises liability claims can provide you with
more information.
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