There are many types of slip and fall accidents. These accidents send people to the Emergency Department of the hospital every day. Some of these accidents can be serious and result in permanent disabilities for anyone involved in falling, even from low heights.
Types of Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are caused by tripping, slipping, falling, or otherwise losing balance either on the ground or above the ground. When a person falls when walking on the ground, it can be because of hazardous conditions on the walking area or walkway, such as:
- Mud
- Rain
- Snow
- Ice
- Oil
- Grease
- Slippery surfaces
- Loose gravel
- Uneven concrete or hard surfaces
- Uneven or rickety stairs
- Hazards on stairs
- Other hazardous surfaces
Premises Liability for Preventing Slipping and Falling Hazards
Stairways are a problem for some people, and they can pose a tripping hazard if they are not kept well lit. For example, if there are stairs in a building or tenant-occupied residence, if there is a light out to the lower-level basement area, it poses a tripping hazard. This gets into who is responsible for keeping areas well-lit for people to go from one area to another. A landlord or property manager is responsible for keeping the premises safe for everyone who comes onto the property or who leases the property. If the tenant keeps materials stored on the stairs, such as boxes, cartons, or other items, then a person visiting the building can fall down the stairs due to the clutter. That might be the responsibility of the person who is the renter of the property to keep this area clean.
Injuries Received from Tripping Hazards
A person can also be injured slipping and falling when there are tripping hazards, such as electrical cords in a room or from other hazards that can injure someone who walks in those areas. The following are tripping hazards:
- Loose floorboards
- Raised edges of flooring
- Chipped tiling
- Exposed raised nails in wood
- Bulging carpets
- Areas from carpet to flooring
- Areas going from a carpet to hardwood flooring
- Raised curbs going into a business
- Raised steps going into a business
- Uneven concrete on sidewalks
Wearing Proper Footwear Can Reduce Tripping Hazards
There is no law mandating what people should wear when they walk around the town. Having said this, it stands to reason that if you are wearing flimsy sandals or plastic shoes, it might increase the likelihood of experiencing a tripping hazard. For example, if a person is walking around a construction area in flip-flops, there is a high likelihood that the person will trip on something in that region or zone. If a person wears shoes that are flat bottomed and smooth, then goes out onto icy conditions, the environment is right for that individual to slip and fall.
Learn More About Types of Slip and Fall in Atlanta
Determining who is responsible for your slip and fall will need to be investigated. This will help determine who is liable for your injury and damages on a case-by-case basis. So, when you are suffering from a severe injury that has come as the result of a slip and fall accident, just give us a call at CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm. Our injury and accident attorneys are here for you and will help you to get the recovery that you deserve. We will give you peace of mind to know that your concerns are being heard, and we will get you the compensation that you should have as a result of being injured from the wrongful actions of other parties. Just give us a call today at (470) 323-8779 right now.
