Johnson Law Firm - February 2018

HOW TO PROVE FAULT IN A SLIP AND FALL CASE

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If your attorney is attempting to prove that a property manager should have known about the fall risk, they will have to prove lack of regular maintenance.To do so, your attorney will evaluate the general condition of the property and ask questions about what it was like when you fell. The owner may be asked to present proof of maintenance and cleaning. DISPROVING FAULT Your attorney must also argue that you did not play a role in the fall.To do so, he or she will argue that a reasonable person would not have noticed the hazard and that you did not ignore any warning signs. He or she must also show you didn’t contribute to the fall by doing anything that increased your risk of falling. When you need a slip and fall accident attorney, call Johnson Law Firm at (703) 763-0780.We will get you the compensation you deserve.

How do you prove fault if you were injured after slipping and falling? The good news is that just as you would hire a car accident attorney for a car accident case, you can hire a personal injury attorney who handles in slip and fall accidents. Your attorney will address the following to prove fault in your case. PROVING LIABILITY There are three main ways to prove liability.The first is proving that the property owner or an AROUND THEWATER COOLER

employee caused the circumstance that led to your fall.The second is to prove that the owner or an employee knew there was a hazard and didn’t do anything about it.The third is to argue that the owner or an employee should have known that there was a hazard, because any reasonable person would have seen it and fixed it.This third way is the most common argument in personal injury cases, but also the most challenging, because your lawyer must also prove that your understanding of reasonable is fair.

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Ingredients

For the Salad • 3 cups chopped kale leaves • 2 cups chopped broccoli florets • 2 cups chopped red cabbage • 1 cup matchstick carrots • 1 cup chopped cilantro • 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds • 1/3 cup sliced green onions • 1 diced avocado

For the Dressing • 1 large carrot,

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Directions

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1. To make the salad, add all ingredients to a large bowl; toss to combine. 2. To make the dressing, add all ingredients to a blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper or add extra honey for a sweeter taste. 3. Drizzle dressing over salad and serve immediately.

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