Common Causes of Outdoor Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents are a fairly common occurrence, but when such an accident occurs as a result of another person's or company's negligence, the slip and fall victim may be entitled to compensation for their injuries and resulting accident expenses.

While speaking to an experienced St. Petersburg slip premises liability attorney about the specifics of your case is an important first step, there are many common causes of outdoor slip and fall accidents that may sound similar to the type of accident you were involved in.

What is premises liability?

Premises liability refers to the responsibility of a property owner to ensure their property is safe. If a property owner's negligence results in a serious slip and fall accident, they can be held liable for the victim's injuries. This negligence can include:

• Failing to maintain a safe environment by not fixing hazards on the property;
• Failing to post a warning that an area is dangerous; or
• Failing to adequately inspect their property for such hazards.

Premises liability covers indoor as well as outdoor slip and fall accidents.

Common Causes of Outdoor Slip and Fall Accidents

Although you may hear a lot about outdoor slip and fall accidents involving snow and ice, we typically don't see many of those types of cases in the St. Petersburg area. There are, however, many other outdoor slip and fall accident causes common to Florida such as:

• Poorly lit outdoor stairways;
• Broken or uneven stairs/steps;
• Broken or missing handrails for stairways;
• Broken or uneven concrete walkways;
• Slippery walkways and floors (this includes areas around swimming pools);
• Cracks or holes in pavement; and
• Foreign objects left on walkways.

Many people think outdoor slip and fall accidents only result in a few scrapes or perhaps a bruised ego, but many Florida slip and fall accidents can result in serious or permanent injuries such as:

• Spinal cord injuries;
• Hip injuries (especially for senior victims);
• Broken bones and fractures; and
• Head injuries.

If you have been seriously injured in a Florida slip and fall accident, you do have legal options, including seeking compensation for your injuries from the property owner responsible for maintaining a safe environment, even if that person is a neighbor and not a business.

To consult with a St. Petersburg premises liability attorney about your Florida slip and fall accident, contact the Law Offices of William K Saron at 727-345-4566 or 866-836-4947.