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Slip and Fall
Slip and Fall
When a serious injury results from a slip and fall (or trip and fall) caused by someone else’s carelessness, we can generally help. Under Utah law, in order to recover for personal injury, the negligence of the person who caused the fall must exceed the negligence of the person who fell and was injured. Indeed, the injured person’s damages may be reduced by the percentage of fault attributed to the injured person.
For example, if the injured person ignored “Wet Floor” warning cones or signs, that person would likely be deemed to be partially at fault for slipping and falling on the wet floor.
If the injury takes place in a commercial/retail setting, the commercial general liability insurance of the business owner generally applies. If in a residential setting, a claim should generally be made against the homeowners insurance policy. No matter the setting, as soon as possible, photos should be taken at the scene of the slip’n fall, and the identity of eye-witnesses recorded in order to obtain future witness statements.
Of course, depending on the seriousness of the injury and the urgency of care, this is not always possible. But when it is possible, it is always very helpful in proving your case.