Accidents happen. There are many conditions that could be considered hazardous. Wet or icy walkways, narrow stairs or improperly maintained sidewalks are just a few. However, when someone else’s negligence causes you to sustain an injury while tipping or falling due to improper maintenance that cause those conditions, the property owner may be legally accountable for those injuries. This is considered “premise liability”.

Each case is unique. Yet to prove negligence, you need to have a strong case and prove – in detail:

• Who is legally responsible (liable) for your injuries
• If the owner created the condition
• If the owner knew the condition existed and negligently failed to correct it
• The condition existed for such a length of time that the owner should have discovered and corrected it prior to the incident.