Slip and Fall Accidents

Property owners can be held liable for injuries that occur on their premises. One of the most common examples of premise liability is a slip and fall accident. This is why you see wet floor signs put out when a business mops or if there is a spill. If the sign is up warning people of the potential risk, they will not be held liable for any injury that results from a slip.

It is hard to avoid a slip and fall accident because they can happen suddenly and with no warning. The best method of prevention is simply to always watch the floor for anything that might cause you to slip, but in reality it would be difficult to always watch the floor. It’s just not natural to walk starring at the floor for potential dangers.

What you can do is be aware of where are you. Certain places will be more inclined to have wet or slippery substances in walking areas, for example, restaurants or grocery stores where liquids are sold and consumed. This is obviously going to provide a greater chance for slips and falls as there is a greater chance that people will spill a drink or drop food on the ground. If you increase your alertness when the risk is higher, you can reduce the chances of injuring yourself from a fall.

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It is the responsibility of the property owner to keep walking areas dry to prevent slipping or falling. If you or someone you know has been injured due to a property owner’s failure to keep safe walking surfaces, you should seek legal representation to fight for the compensation that you deserve. To get more information or to set up an appointment for a free initial consultation, contact Chicago slip and fall injury attorney from the offices of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. today at 312-466-8200.