Slip & Fall Accident Attorney

When a floor is wet and slippery or loose building materials pose a hazard by blocking a walking path in a building, preventing a person from safely navigating through it, a serious injury becomes a very real possibility.

In addition, it is the responsibility of building owners and merchants to provide safe walkways leading to their property even when weather conditions play a role in causing a slip-and-fall accident. Also, uneven pavement or flooring, including carpeting, can cause a person to trip and suffer injuries. When this happens and premises liability is demonstrated, the owner of the building can be held liable for all expenses associated with the injury, including medical costs, pain and suffering, and lost income.



It is important to note that premises liability can refer to instances when a person is injured because proper exits are not put in place or when a person is the victim of a crime because certain safety measures, such as adequate lighting in parking lots, are not installed. It can also include on-the-job injuries, where an employee suffers a slip-and-fall injury as the result of dangerous conditions in the workplace and the owner of the workplace fails to warn employees of the danger.