Slip and Fall

Slip and Fall accidents are all too common and can often be the cause of serious injuries. These accidents can occur in large grocery store chains, apartment complexes, or local convenience stores. Causes of slip and fall accidents can include wet floors, uneven pavement, loose flooring, or improperly maintained floor mats.

In Atlanta, businesses have a duty to maintain safe premises for customers. Business must take steps and make reasonable efforts to inspect the property and to protect customers from injury. If a business becomes aware of a danger to its customers, it must make efforts to correct the danger or prevent customers from being harmed by the danger.

Common Slip and Fall Cases

Hazardous Walkways and Entryways

Sidewalks and entryways are common areas used by a large volume of people. A faulty design or improper maintenance can create a hazardous condition of these walkways and can cause serious injuries.

The entrance to a store or business often have non-slip floor mats that are not maintained or do not lay flat as designed and cause people to trip and fall. This can cause serious injuries.

Sidewalks that are not paved properly and have uneven sloping can be a design defect. Sidewalks must also be maintained so that large portions of the sidewalk are not deteriorating. Sidewalks must be free from debris and obstruction. Failure to maintain walkways can cause serious injuries.

Wet Floors

Wet floors can cause slippery conditions leading to a loss in traction. Split liquids, excessive moisture, and unattended condensation can cause slip and fall accidents. Businesses must pay special attention to conditions that can cause a floor to become wet. Slip and Falls due to wet floors occur in a number of places, including Grocery Stores, Fast Food Restaurants, Public Restrooms, Business Entryways, Hospitals, Rehabilitation Facilities, and Nursing Homes.

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