Encinitas, CA personal injury attorney Michael Padilla talks about the biggest challenges faced in premises liability cases. Premises liability cases can be difficult, especially when the hazardous condition has not been properly documented. For instance, in a case involving a customer who fell in a grocery store, determining the cause of the fall—whether it was due to water on the floor or a leak from equipment—is critical. It is vital to collect and document as much information as possible about the condition to establish that it constituted an unsafe and hazardous environment.

Furthermore, it must be shown that the hazardous condition was present long enough for the landlord or property owner to notice and rectify it. Notice is a key factor in premises liability cases.