PREMISES LIABILITY

Apartment complex managers and owners, retail business owners and homeowners all have a duty to keep their "premises" safe for those working at and visiting their locations.  When an apartment owner fails to clear snow and ice from walkways, when supermarkets fail to mop up spills in the produce department, when big box retailers fail to prevent merchandise from falling onto customers, the law of "premises liability" applies to require the property owner to be held responsible for injuries resulting from the property owners' negligence.

SLIP AND FALLS

The term "slip and fall" refers to situations where a careful person falls on another person's property due to a lack of care on the part of the property owner or resident. 

A slip and fall injury can occur when a floor or walkway is wet or slick from being polished. It can also happen when carpeting is not tacked down correctly, when floorboards are loose or warped and cause an uneven surface. Slip and fall injuries happen a situation when a storeowner allows a box or other item to intrude into the walkway.

In other instances, missing handrails along steps or stairs, uneven stairs, poor visibility due to inadequate lighting and unidentified changes in floor height cause even careful people to trip and fall.

Injuries sustained from such accidents range from a twisted ankle to broken bones or, in some cases, permanent disabilities.

If you or a loved one has been injured from someone's careless behavior, we want to hear from you.  Fill out an online contact form to have your case reviewed or call our office to set up a free consultation.  The Klibaner Law Firm will fight for every dollar you are owed under the law and will help you formulate a plan for the future.