Proving the elements of a premises liability lawsuit is not easy. For example, the property owner may argue that another customer created the hazard immediately before you were injured, thereby making it impossible for the owner to eliminate the dangerous condition that existed. The property owner may also argue that your injuries existed prior to the accident and were not caused by the fall.
Additionally, Nevada law allows the property owner to argue that you are partially responsible for your injuries. In legal terminology, this is known as “comparative negligence.” If the property owner demonstrates that you are more than 50 percent responsible for your injuries, you may be prevented from recovering any compensation from the owner.
