{"id":51069,"date":"2025-08-22T05:14:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T10:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3718439.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com\/?p=51069"},"modified":"2025-12-19T13:42:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T13:42:40","slug":"proving-property-owner-negligence-in-a-slip-and-fall-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frasierlaw.com\/?p=51069","title":{"rendered":"Proving property owner negligence in a slip and fall case"},"content":{"rendered":"

Slip and fall accidents happen often in Oklahoma and place you at risk of serious harm. You could encounter them in stores, parking lots or private spaces when unsafe conditions remain.<\/span><\/p>\n

To hold a property owner accountable, you may need to show negligence with clear facts. You should also know about Oklahoma\u2019s modified comparative negligence rule, since it can affect the outcome of your personal injury claim.<\/span><\/p>\n

Showing duty and breach through known hazards<\/span><\/h2>\n

You have the right to expect safe premises. Property owners in Oklahoma must always be on the lookout for hazards and fix them within a fair time. A breach happens when an owner knows or should know about a danger and ignores it.<\/span><\/p>\n

You may see wet floors without signs or broken steps that stay unrepaired. You can strengthen your claim when you use maintenance logs, inspection notes, videos and incident reports.<\/span><\/p>\n

Documenting the hazard and your injuries right away<\/span><\/h2>\n

When you experience a slip and fall accident, the details surrounding the hazard play an important role and may influence the strength of your personal injury claim. You can take the following actions at the scene to support your claim:<\/span><\/p>\n