Proving Liability After A Slip And Fall Accident
When a party is liable, they can be forced to pay the damages of anyone who is harmed. Proving liability is an important first step when harm is done by a slip and fall accident. Find out what must be demonstrated to prove that a person or business is liable for accident damages.
Proving Liability: The Legal Elements
To prove liability in a slip and fall case, the injured person (known as the plaintiff) must typically demonstrate that the owner or occupier of the property where the slip and fall occurred (known as the defendant) was negligent.