Establishing Liability In A Slip And Fall Accident (continued)

Do not let anyone try to convince you that your slip and fall accident was your fault, or that slip and falls “just happen” from time to time. Property owners are required under premises liability law to maintain safe property conditions or to alert others to any dangerous conditions. This rule applies both to commercial businesses and private properties.

Factors That Lead to Slip and Fall Accidents
Negligence contributes to a higher-risk for slip and fall injuries. These factors reflect on the liability of the property owner.

Here are examples of negligent property maintenance that can lead to increased risk of slip and fall accidents:

• Failure to provide clean, dry floors or walking surfaces
• Uneven floors
• Poorly marked steps, ramps and inclines
• Lighting that is inconsistent from room to room, making it difficult for people’s eyes to adjust, therefore interfering with vision
• Lack of railings on stairways or balconies
• No written or verbal warnings or signs to signal slippery floors
• Wax floors
• Leaving obstacles in walking paths

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