What defenses do businesses commonly make in slip and fall accidents?
A. To deny legal responsibility after a slip and fall accident, businesses often claim that whatever caused the accident (like a spill) happened too soon before the accident for them to do anything. They also often try to shift blame to the accident victim, saying he or she was careless or not paying attention. If you are hurt in a slip and fall accident, don’t give up your claim until a proper investigation is made. The business owner will likely deny responsibility or try to shift the blame to you, but your lawyer can help conduct an investigation to find out the true cause of the accident. Also, even if you are partly responsible for the accident, in most states you can still recover compensation (your recovery will just be reduced by the percentage amount of your fault).
