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Property owners and operators must make sure that their property is safe. If, for any reason, a property is unsafe, owners must post visible warnings. A slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall injury can happen when owners do not maintain their property, or fail to warn people of a dangerous condition. The victim of such an accident may seek damages against the property's owner, operator or both.
Common slip-and-fall accidents can happen because of:
- poorly maintained elevators or escalators;
- slippery or wet floors;
- broken steps;
- poor lighting;
- broken or missing handrails;
- construction debris;
- garbage debris;
- pot holes;
- road work;
- speed bumps that are not clearly marked;
- construction work;
- uneven, icy, or cracked sidewalks; or
- other dangerous conditions.
The law requires certain duties and responsibilities on municipal governments, landlords, and store owners to maintain safe sidewalks, aisles, and walkways. If you are injured as a result of a trip or slip and fall, you should report the accident to police or security personnel, get the names and addresses of any witnesses, and consult with a slip and fall injury lawyer. You may be entitled to a sum of money as damages for your injury. |
PERSONAL INJURY
