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Not every fall leads to a valid legal case. In this North of the Broad segment, founding attorney Brent Stewart of Stewart Law Offices explains when a slip-and-fall becomes a personal injury claim, how negligence is proven, and why preserving evidence is critical.

⚖️ Do All Falls Qualify?
Simply falling on someone else’s property doesn’t guarantee a claim. Attorneys must prove:

The hazard existed,

The property owner knew (or should have known) about it, and

They failed to fix it or warn others.

⚖️ Caution Signs Matter
If a store posts proper warning signs, liability is reduced. Without them, attorneys look for whether the hazard was present long enough that the store should have discovered and corrected it.

⚖️ Investigating Slip-and-Falls
Stewart Law Offices often issues a spoilation letter immediately, requiring businesses to preserve video, reports, and records. If evidence is later destroyed, courts can assume it was unfavorable to the business.

⚖️ Timeline to Settle
Brent cautions against settling too quickly. Attorneys typically wait until a client reaches Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) so doctors can evaluate future medical needs. Settling early may leave injured people without full compensation.

⚖️ Firm Culture
At Stewart Law Offices, clients often reach out during their most stressful moments. Brent emphasizes listening, empathy, and direct communication — returning calls promptly and helping clients feel heard.

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⚖️ Disclaimer:
This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. The listed results are before the deduction of fees and costs. Case results vary. Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes. After recovery is made, attorney fees will be computed before the deduction of incurred expenses. Personal attorney results are achieved while practicing law, not necessarily while at the current law firm.