Anywhere a person is able to walk, from the kitchen, to city streets, and even on airplanes, there’s a chance of slipping, tripping, or falling.
There are some places where slip and fall are more likely to occur.
Locations Where Slip and Fall Injuries Are Common
For several reasons, it’s important to know where the most likely places are for slips, trips and falls to occur.
- You can prevent injuries by being vigilant and alert in these areas.
- filing a lawsuit for a slip-and-fall accident can help you identify the party that may be responsible.
- It may be that there are specific laws or policies applicable to accidents caused by certain perils, like when children trespass on a dangerous property.
Most slip and fall accidents occur in or on:
- Supermarkets and shops. Most falls that occur in grocery stores are caused by spilled liquids, standing water or leaking refrigerator units. Falls can be caused by tripping hazards in retail stores, like clutter on customer aisles.
- Elevators and escalators. Elevators can have damaged tiles or carpeting while escalators are often unsafe due to lack of maintenance.
- Stairs and steps. Poor lighting, uneven surfaces, and lack of handrails are all common causes of accidents in stairwells.
- Playgrounds and parks. Children can be injured by poorly designed play areas. Adults may also slip on the gravel, footpaths or tiles around public swimming pools.
- Parking lots and sidewalks. Municipalities are responsible for maintaining city sidewalks. They can also be held accountable if uneven, damaged, or slippery pathways cause injury. Both businesses and local governments are responsible for fixing potholes in parking lots or for broken pavement. They can also place cones to warn people until the repairs are completed.
- Bars, restaurants and other businesses that serve alcohol or food have an obligation to clean up spills as soon as possible in order to avoid injuries. They should also ensure there is adequate lighting throughout the establishment to help prevent accidents.
- Bathrooms can be a common site for slipping injuries because of the possibility of water spilling on tiles or slick floors. Staff members at hotels, coffee shops and gyms as well as hospitals and other places where guests might use facilities, should make sure they are properly lit and cleaned.
These accidents are often the result of negligence. Contact us immediately if you have been injured on another’s property. We can determine the responsible party. We will pay for all the initial costs to pursue your claim. You are only responsible for our fees once we recover a financial settlement. W. Lee Clark & Associates can help you schedule a consultation to discuss Florida premises liability.
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