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Monday 4 November 2013

A Guide to Getting Good Wind of the Defense’s Strategy

Slip-and-fall cases are usually tough to see through to the end. There are various tactics employed to see which side is at fault. If you are the victim of a slip-and-fall in another person's property, you may have an idea of how hard it is to seek damages. However, there are ways to see through the defense’s walls and ensure your lawyer can act accordingly.
One major card the other side is expected to play is to argue that the owners are not at fault. For example, if the accident was caused by an object lying around in the victim’s immediate vicinity, they can say that another person dropped the item before the accident. As a result, the person in question may have to be put on the witness stand. Take note that the property owners can claim there was not enough time to prevent the danger.
Be prepared for the possibility that they will try turning things around on you. The defense can allege that you were forewarned about the possibility of loose objects in the area and therefore you should exercise caution. It can be worse if there were warning signs but you may have chosen to ignore it.
It is paramount to seek redress for your woes. However, you should anticipate the defense’s plan of action as well.

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