If you plan to host a New Year’s Eve party this week, make sure your property is free of unsafe areas that could contribute to a slip-and-fall accident.
This is especially true if the weather is poor. Earlier this month, the Detroit News had an interesting story that crunched numbers and found that slip-and-fall rates doubled last winter.
According to the News, winter-related slip-and-fall claims doubled in 2013-14 over the previous year. In addition to liability issues surrounding guests on your property, workers, including post office and delivery employees, can be injured in a slip-and-fall accident on your premises.
While homeowners are responsible for keeping their property clear of hazards, individuals may be able to avoid a slip-and-fall accident if they do the following:
- Wear boots with slip-resistant materials
- Pay attention to melting ice or black ice
- Be extra careful when getting in and out of a vehicle
- Watch for slippery entryways into buildings
CAN I FILE A LAWSUIT FOLLOWING A SLIP-AND-FALL ACCIDENT?
Remember, slip-and-fall accidents can result in serious personal injuries and death. Businesses and homeowners must take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of their guests, otherwise they can be held liable under premises liability law.
If you have been hurt in a slip-and-fall accident, our Nashville personal injury lawyer has decades of experience assisting victims. In fact, in one instance, our attorney was able to secure $425,000 for a man seriously injured in a retail store slip-and-fall case.
“While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.” – Genesis 8:22
Davis’ Words of Wisdom: Fractures occur in an estimated 5 percent of slip-and-fall cases.