5 Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

So, what exactly is a slip and fall accident? Generally, if someone endures tripping or slipping and falling, which results in an injury while they are on the property of someone else is when a slip and fall case is considered in the making. These cases are especially considered when this accident and injury occurred as a result of the property having maintenance issues, negligence, wet or slippery surfaces without warning, uneven surfaces, etc.

Injuries resulting from these types of accidents can range from minor to major. From bruises and broken bones to torn muscles to concussions, enduring an injury in a slip and fall accident can greatly impact your life. Aside from the pain that comes from the injury, one also can suffer from the penalty of doctor’s bills, the inability to work, the inability to drive, etc., and many other life disruptions that can come as a result of these incidents. It can sometimes be difficult to prove these types of cases; therefore, you will likely need to contact a slip and fall Laredo attorney to help you fight your case.

In the meantime, let’s go over some of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents…

#1 Wet or slippery surfaces

One of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents is wet or slippery floors. A case for the person injured will be even stronger if there were no indications or warnings to that person of the slippery or wet floor. All it takes is a combination of a misstep, shoes with poor traction, and a slippery or wet floor, and the calm and peaceful stroll can turn negative very quickly. Other similar situations can be such as when a spilled drink, liquid or food is not properly cleaned up and it creates a slippery and dangerous walkway for people going by.

#2 Weather conditions

Some of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents occur in that a surface is wet from the rain and becomes slippery, or even worse when that water becomes icy in the colder weather and becomes even more slippery. Although the owner of the property cannot control the weather, it is necessary that he or she maintains the environment and prepare it for unexpected weather conditions that can affect the safety of the people in the area.

 #3 Uneven surfaces, unseen steps, inclines in the ground

It is necessary that the owner of the property has adequate warnings, signs, lighting, handrails, to ensure that the walking areas are safe. If there is an unexpected incline or step, people walking by should be warned by bright paint, a sign, lighting, etc.

#4 Unmaintained surfaces

This range from the carpet that has come loose or endured tearing, or rippling up, to dents or cracks in the floor, or broken edges of steps that have not been fixed. Surfaces should be properly fixed and maintained in order to ensure that people walking around on them will be safe from tripping and falling.

#5 Debris or loose materials on the ground

It is important that property owners maintain their property and make sure that there is no loose material or debris on the ground that people could not see and trip over. This is especially important in an environment that may be undergoing some type of construction or renovations.

If you have found yourself in a similar type of incident, you will likely need to contact a slip and fall Brownsville attorney. Here at Green Law Firm, we will assign you a trusting and knowledgeable lawyer to your case in order to obtain the best outcome. We understand how tolling these types of accidents can be on your life, and we care about making it right again. Contact us today and let us help you to get the compensation you deserve.