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Posted on May 26, 2009 by Wally Singer | Posted under Legal
Slip and Fall: Common Causes of Premises Liability Accidents
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While not every slip and fall incident is the result of negligence on the part of a property owner, a number of such injuries may be attributed to unsafe conditions that could have been avoided. A talented personal injury attorney may use one or more of the following reasons to establish a premises liability claim. Below are some of the most common causes of premises liability and slip and fall accidents. Be sure to speak with an attorney if any of these should happen to you. - Failure to post adequate warnings: a good example of this is a “Slippery When Wet” sign commonly seen on wet floors - Negligent security: sufficient security personnel should be evident where necessary, as well as safety lighting and other precautions. - Uneven or slippery walking surfaces: this could include anything from a cracked sidewalk, ice on steps, or a floor on which a spill was not tended to in time to prevent injury. - Workplace injuries: employers are legally responsible to ensure a safe workplace environment at all times, and can be held accountable under strict liability laws if they fail to do so. - Unsafe roadways: roads that are not regularly tended to or can be found to be unsafe for drivers and/or passengers. - Animal attacks: animal owners are responsible for injuries inflicted by their pets, even when the pet is on their own property. - Accidental drowning: Pool owners are always responsible to ensure that the area surrounding their pool is as safe as possible for visitors, whether they have been invited or not. Premises liability laws are very complex; both to protect innocent victims and to protect property owners who may be victimized by faulty claims. As a result of this complexity, many victims become confused by the legal process and with interactions with insurance companies and may be led to accept settlements smaller than what they are due. An experienced premises liability accident or slip and fall lawyer can help victims and their families collect data and testimony to prove negligence on the part of an owner, and can see that victims are fully compensated for their damages. About The Author: If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident cause by another party, it is important to speak with a premises liability lawyer or an Alabama personal injury attorney to help you seek justice. |
Tags: SLIP AND FALL, CAUSES, PREMISES LIABILITY, WALKING SURFACES, WORKPLACE INJURIES, STRICT LIABILITY, ANIMAL ATTACKS, DROWNING
