To be successful in a slip and fall claim, you must prove that the property owner was negligent in their maintenance of the property and failed to use reasonable care to protect those who came on their premises from potential hazards.
This could include factors like a wet floor with no warning sign, uneven pavement, poorly maintained property, or other hazardous conditions that the property owner should have addressed.
The severity of your injuries is also important. A minor bruise or scrape might not be enough to build a strong case. Generally, more serious injuries that require medical attention and have a significant impact on your life are more likely to result in a successful claim.
To build a strong case, you will need evidence. This can include photographs or videos of the accident scene, witness statements, incident reports (if applicable), medical records, and any other documentation related to your accident and injuries.
Property owners are not always liable for slip and fall accidents. They must have had notice of the hazardous condition (or should have reasonably known about it) and had a reasonable opportunity to address the issue. If they can demonstrate that they took reasonable steps to prevent accidents, it may weaken your case.
You'll also have to show that you did not willingly endanger yourself. This is to prevent dishonest individuals from taking advantage of property owners. For example, someone cannot purposely spill something on the floor, then subsequently slip and fall on the mess just to accuse the store of negligence and collect compensation.