TYPES OF SLIP & FALL CLAIMS

• Slippery Surfaces: Most commonly, this type of injury results from a property owner’s failure to clean an existing spill on the floor, but it often results from a freshly cleaned floor that is too slippery to walk on.
• Failure to Fix: Often time, property owners are liable when they fail to fix a dangerous condition, such as a protruding rod from the floor, holes in the parking lot, or a raised or hollow floor.
• Stairs: Property owners may be liable if they fail to maintain a safe stairway. Often, this dangerous condition results from worn downstairs or where stairs are improperly marked or highlighted.
• Building Code Violations: Property owners are liable for slip and fall injuries resulting from failing to adhere to all building codes. Examples include unacceptable handrails, stair height, depth violations, or improper building maintenance.
• Ice or Snow: Most insurance adjusters will try to claim that an injury resulting from snow or ice results from the victim’s carelessness, but our Los Angeles slip and fall attorneys know that this is not always the case. Outside areas must be preserved so that there is no excessive ice buildup, and floors must be in a way that does not become extra slippery when wet or icy.