Slip and Fall incidents are one of the leading causes of serious injuries each year in the United States. Many of these injuries are quite severe, resulting in broken bones, spinal herniations, protrusions or bulges, muscle and tendon tears or sprains, brain injuries and death.
A property owner or the person in charge of the property has a duty to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition. This requires, among other things:
- a reasonable inspection of the property
- a repair of any unsafe condition(s) on the property
- a conspicuously posted warning of any unsafe condition(s) on the property
Slip and Fall incidents are frequently caused by:
- Wet floors or slippery surfaces
- Icey floors or surfaces
- Foreign substance on a walkway
- Poor lighting
- Uneven sidewalks or flooring
- Broken/damaged stairways or hallways
- Obstructions in or on a walkway
- Holes or depressions on a walkway
- Sprinkler runoff
- Structural defects in the building
Slip and Fall incidents frequently occur in or near the following areas:
If you are injured in a Slip and Fall Incident, you should report the incident to the property owner or his representative as soon as practical. You should seek medical treatment for your injuries soon as possible. Obtaining photographs of the unsafe condition and the names and telephone numbers of witness can be most helpful in pursing a Slip and Fall case.
There are various and complex liability factors involved in a Slip and Fall case. You need an experienced Attorney to evaluate your Slip and Fall case, and what evidence needs to be obtained and preserved. Call 702.997.6473 and speak with an experienced Slip and Fall Attorney for a free case evaluation. Attorney referrals are welcome.
