Trips and falls are common types of personal injury claims that may arise when an individual suffers an injury due to a hazardous or dangerous condition on someone else’s property. Property owners have a legal obligation to maintain a safe environment for visitors and to warn them of any known hazards.
To establish a personal injury claim for a trip and fall accident, the injured party must show that the property owner was negligent in their duty to maintain a safe environment. This may involve showing that the property owner knew or should have known about the hazard that caused the injury and failed to take reasonable steps to correct it or warn visitors about it.
Common causes of trip and fall accidents include uneven surfaces, inadequate lighting, wet or slippery floors, and obstacles in walkways. The severity of the injuries suffered in a trip and fall accident can vary, ranging from minor bruises and scrapes to broken bones, head injuries, and other serious injuries.
If a property owner is found to be negligent in a trip and fall case, the injured party may be entitled to compensation for their injuries and other losses, such as medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering. It is important to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney to determine the best course of action in a trip and fall case, as there may be time limits and other legal requirements that must be met in order to pursue a claim.
Other causes of trip and fall accident include:
- uneven surfaces
- cracks in the pavement
- falling objects
- wet floors
- potholes in the road
- inadequate signage of hazards
- bad lighting
- discarded rubbish clogging walkways