What type of evidence can indicate knowledge of a dangerous condition?

Knowledge of a dangerous condition is critical in many legal contexts, especially in negligence cases. Evidence of subsequent repairs is particularly relevant because it can demonstrate that the property owner or responsible party was aware of the dangerous condition before making those repairs. If a party undertakes repairs after an incident occurs, it implies that they recognized there was a problem that needed addressing, which can establish that they had prior knowledge of the perilous situation.

By contrast, evidence of prior criminal activity does not necessarily connect to knowledge of a dangerous condition unless it directly pertains to the hazard in question. Medical bills may indicate injury but do not illuminate the awareness of danger on the part of the property owner. Eyewitness testimony can provide information about an event but does not inherently indicate what the responsible party knew about any dangerous conditions prior to those events. Therefore, subsequent repairs are the clearest sign of acknowledgment of a dangerous condition.