If you’ve experienced a slip and fall accident, there’s a high probability of settling the claim without filing a lawsuit. However, if you must file a suit, you may have to prove the case in court. Here are the elements you need for a good chance of success at trial.

3 Factors in Winning in Court for a Slip and Fall Accident

1. Property Owner Is Negligent & Liable

As the plaintiff, the person bringing the lawsuit, it is your burden to show that the property owner or their agent knew of the dangerous condition, had an opportunity to correct it or warn of it in a reasonable period of time, and did not do so. If an owner’s conduct is not what a sufficiently prudent person would do under the circumstances, they may be legally responsible for the injury that resulted.

2. Owner’s Negligence Caused Your Injury

After establishing the defendant’s negligence, you must show that their fault caused the injury. If you slipped in a puddle of liquid dish detergent that leaked onto a grocery store floor, for example, you must prove the slick condition caused your fall and resulting damage, such as a broken leg or back injury.

The defendant may try showing you were negligent, such as not paying attention to the visible pool of green liquid before stepping on it or failing to tie your shoelace. However, Ohio law allows plaintiffs to recover personal injury damages even if they were partially negligent as long as they are not as much at fault as the defendant.

3. Injury Resulted in Financial Damages      

Winning a personal injury case requires showing losses a court can compensate with money. Evidence such as medical records, doctor bills, lost wages statements, and your testimony about the pain and suffering resulting from the fall will support your claim for damages. Organizing paperwork and documentation with the help of an attorney is invaluable.

Proving a slip and fall accident claim in court requires skill and deep knowledge of court procedures and personal injury law. Gregory S. Young Co., L.P.A. in Cincinnati, OH, has the experience and drive to pursue these types of claims successfully for his clients. Area residents count on him to fight for them effectively to give them the best chance of receiving all the compensation the law allows, and the legal team offers 24/7 availability from the time of the injury through a possible trial. To schedule a consultation appointment in one of the firm’s 13 offices, visit their website or call (513) 721-1077 today.