What Types of Environmental Hazards Can Lead to a Slip and Fall Accident?

 Posted on December 20, 2020 in Premises Liability

If you are like most people, you have probably fallen many times in your life. The unique thing about falling is that many fall accidents result in little more than small bruises while some fall accidents result in severe or even permanent injuries. Falling can lead to injuries to the head, brain, spinal cord, vertebrae, and more. Falls can cause broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and life-long pain. Often, a major fall accident is caused by environmental hazards like spilled liquids or cluttered walkways. If you or a loved one were seriously injured in a slip and fall accident, you should know that you may be entitled to financial compensation.

Property Owners Have a Duty to Keep Premises Clear of Slip and Trip Hazards

According to Illinois law, property owners have a legal duty to keep their properties reasonably safe. These laws protect customers, clients, visitors, and anyone with a legal right to be on a property. Property owners cannot prevent every potential injury on their properties. However, they should take steps to reduce the chances of people being injured on their property to a reasonable degree. Environmental hazards that may lead to a slip and fall or trip and fall accident include:

• Wet floors caused by spilled liquids, condensation, or leaks
• Slippery floors caused by cleaners, soap, wax, or dust
• Broken concrete and potholes
• Uneven pavement
• Loose or broken floor tiles
• Torn carpeting and loose rugs
• Debris or clutter in aisles, sidewalks, or walkways
• Broken stairs and missing handrails
• Inadequate lighting
• Loose electrical cords

Seeking Compensation for a Slip and Fall Injury Caused by an Environmental Hazard

A slip and fall or trip and fall accident may lead to painful injuries and considerable financial harm. If a property owner or property occupier’s failure to remedy environmental hazards leads to a person’s injury, the property owner or occupier may be liable for damages. If you were injured in a preventable fall accident on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost income from missed work, pain and suffering, and more.

Contact a Waukegan Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer

Property owners should now allow unsafe conditions on their properties. If your fall accident was caused by a property owner’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. Contact a Lake County personal injury attorney from Salvi & Maher, L.L.C. to learn more. Call 847-662-3303 and set up a free consultation today.

Source:

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2048&ChapterID=57