What Are The Main Reasons That Leads To Slip And Fall Accident?
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When you go onto another person’s property, you should expect safe conditions or to be warned about any hazardous situations. This includes when you go to businesses, government property, or private residences. However, if you were injured in a slip and fall accident that was caused by the negligence of a property owner, contact Soloff & Zervanos, P.C. today. Our Philadelphia slip and fall attorneys will work to secure the compensation you deserve.
Slip and fall incidents are common
Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common causes of premises liability cases. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, we know that around one million people are treated in emergency rooms each year for injuries due to slip and fall incidents.
Some of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents include:
Wet and uneven surfaces – The most common causes of slip and fall accidents revolve around wet floors and uneven surfaces. This can include a variety of things such as:
Recently waxed or mopped floors
Moisture collection
Loose mats
Loose floorboards
Cluttered floors
Loose pavement and parking lot potholes
Defective or broken sidewalks
Torn carpeting
Poorly constructed staircases
Poor weather conditions – Poor weather, such as rain, snow, and ice can lead to hazardous conditions around a person’s property. Property owners and municipal governments have a responsibility to shovel sidewalks, use salt on ice, in plow streets.
Improper training of staff – Slip and fall incidents often happen in the workplace, particularly in the construction industry. Employees in high-risk industries should be properly trained to use the tools and equipment for their job and to understand the added safety risks.
Nursing home and hospital neglect – Many residents and patients in nursing homes and hospitals present a heightened risk of falls. This could be due to their medical condition or age. Hospital and nursing home staff must be vigilant. Older adults who fall have an increased risk of sustaining a serious injury. But not following proper protocols, nursing home and hospital staff could be held liable for injuries in a slip and fall incident.
It is time to secure the compensation you deserve
If you or somebody you love has been injured in a slip and fall incident that was caused by property owners’ negligent actions, contact a skilled attorney today. The team at Soloff & Zervanos, P.C. will work diligently to investigate what happened and secure the compensation you are entitled to, which can include:
Coverage of your medical bills related to the fall
Compensation for lost income if you cannot work
Mental anguish damages
Loss of enjoyment of life damages
Possible punitive damages against the negligent property owner
