In slip and fall accidents, plaintiffs will be asked detailed questions about what caused the fall, including how many times they traversed the area before perceiving the substance or part of the ship that caused the fall, the substance or part of the ship that caused the fall, and how long the substance was present on the deck. The plaintiff may also be asked about the footwear they were wearing at the time of the fall, the lighting conditions in the area, and whether any warnings or barriers were in place to prevent the accident.