Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

Hazardous Conditions Lead to Slip & Fall Accidents

A slip and fall or trip and fall accident involves a person slipping, tripping or falling on another's property. This may occur due to various hazardous conditions on the property that cause a person to fall, even if that person is exercising reasonable caution under the circumstances. For example, a spill on the floor in a dimly lit restaurant may cause a customer to lose his or her footing and fall to the ground, resulting in minor to severe injuries.

Following are some of the common causes of slip and fall accidents:

• Wet or freshly waxed floor
• Missing or defective stair
• Poorly lit walkway
• Object in a walkway
• Large crack or hole in a walkway
• Defective escalators
• Unattended spill on the floor
• Improperly placed floor mat or door mat
• Damaged or improperly placed carpet or rug

These accidents may occur virtually anywhere: at the mall, grocery store, office, apartment building, retail store or even on a city street. Depending on the cause of an accident of this kind and whether a property owner was negligent, this may offer a victim grounds to file a premises liability claim. In taking legal action of this kind, the victim would be able to seek financial damages for his or her injuries. It is important to discuss the matter with an attorney who can evaluate your unique accident to determine the best approach.

A slip and fall accident may cause serious, lasting injuries, and recovering financial damages can go a long way in enabling a victim to rebuild and move on with his or her life.

For a free review of your case, contact a Dallas Personal Injury Attorney at the Lenahan Law Firm today. Your initial consultation is free and always confidential.