Poorly maintained walkways, bad lighting, and uncleaned spills in store aisles can cause dangerous falls, often resulting in potentially life-altering injuries. A personal injury claim may help minimize the financial impact of these accidents, but only if you can prove that the property owner failed to provide a safe environment for visitors. Below are a few tips for demonstrating liability in slip-and-fall cases.

Proving Liability for Your Slip-&-Fall Injuries

1. Document the Scene

If you’re physically able, take pictures of any factors that might have contributed to your fall, including broken safety railings, cluttered stairs, or unsafe pavement. Otherwise, try to have a friend, family member, or witness do it for you. Being able to show the conditions of the property at the time of your injury can help reinforce your personal injury claim, even if the property owner takes steps to fix the problem after your accident.

2. Collect Witness Information

Before leaving the scene, try to get the names and contact information of anyone who saw the accident, as well as a brief description of what they saw. Eyewitness testimony is often very persuasive in a personal injury claim, especially if the property owner’s insurer contests liability for the accident.

3. Hire a Personal Injury Attorney

Experienced personal injury attorneys understand the strategies insurance companies use to avoid responsibility for your injuries, and how to counteract them. Most law firms also have access to investigators, expert witnesses, and other resources which can help demonstrate liability for your losses.

If you’ve been injured in a slip-and-fall accident in Nevada, the experienced legal professionals at Kidwell & Gallagher in Elko will help you collect the compensation you deserve. With nearly 20 years of experience working serving victims throughout the state, you can rely on them to achieve the best possible resolution to your personal injury claim. To learn more about how they can help, visit their website now, follow their Facebook for more legal tips, and call (775) 738-1000 to schedule your no-obligation consultation.