Types of Slip and Falls
Slip and fall accidents often lead to serious personal injury. These types of accidents can happen anywhere, including public places such as grocery stores, shopping centers and public buildings to commercial sites, such as offices or industrial warehouses, and even outdoor spaces, like sidewalks and parking lots as well as personal property.
There are several factors that can cause a slip and fall accident, including wet or slippery surfaces, such as those created by spills, leaks, rain, or ice, or sidewalks needing repair.
Poor lighting can also be a risk when it comes to slip-and-fall accidents, as people may not be able to notice the fall hazards around them. Spaces that are poorly designed with uneven surfaces and changes in elevation that are not identified by cautionary signs can contribute to slip-and-fall situations as well.
Slip-and-fall accidents can also be a result of negligence. In some cases, property owners fail to properly maintain their premises, leaving hazardous spills, broken flooring, or objects in walkways. In other cases, their employee may not provide adequate warning of a hazard, like a wet floor for instance, and it could lead to someone suffering a serious injury.