Unfortunately slip and trip accidents can cause bad falls, resulting in serious personal injuries and the need for costly medical attention. Property owners have a duty to ensure that their property is safe at all times. This includes an obligation to prevent dangerous conditions such as wet or uneven flooring, cracks, potholes, badly lit areas, loose tiles, unseen stairs, slippery floor mats, standing water, low overhangs, structural defects and other hidden hazards.

Slip and trip accidents can occur inside a building (such as shopping centres) and outdoors (such as pavements and parking lots). If you have suffered injuries due to a slip and trip accident, you need to consider what caused your fall and assess whether or not it could have been prevented. If you believe the cause of your slip and trip could have been anticipated, you should report the incident to the manager or owner of the property, obtain contact details from any witnesses and get proof where possible about the location of your accident – if possible, take photos with your cellphone of the hazardous area.

If you would like to pursue a claim for a slip and trip incident, Levin Tatanis Incorporated can assist you with specialist skills regarding this type of personal injury claim. Please contact us to discuss the merits of your Personal Injury slip and trip claim further.