My favorite thing to have in a slip and fall case is a videotape of the incident. The insurance company on the other side is going to have a pretty difficult time arguing about fault if the fall is caught on camera. That said, I file plenty of lawsuits that are based on testimony alone and do not have a videotape. Some companies are purposefully not having security cameras. I’m not trying to reward them for making “business decisions” like this. It is also important to note that plenty of lawsuits involve the testimony of the Plaintiff alone. My client can testify as to what caused the fall and the injuries sustained.
The two other mandatory good slip and fall factors are damages and coverage. If you fall and are not hurt there isn’t a case. If you fall and there is no insurance or defendant assets the case has little value. Hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer who regularly handles slip and fall cases can make or break your case. Some lawyers have never tried a slip and fall case. If the other side knows this (which they will) it can drastically alter the amount of money you eventually walk away with.
I am a slip and fall lawyer. My clients have received multiple seven figures on slip and fall cases. Consultations are always free at Dettman Law and I will lay out whether it is a good or bad case from the get-go. My email is bdettman@dettmanlawgroup.com. You can also find my slip and fall page here: https://louisville-injury-lawyer.com/louisville-slip-and-fall-attorney/
