A common premises liability case that is brought into court are known as slip and fall cases. Some common causes of slip and fall accidents caused by the negligence of property owners include:
Slippery surfaces
Inadequately marked paths or uneven flooring
Unprotected heights
Handrails missing or damaged on stairwells
Store aisles that are cluttered
Negligent workers
Slip-and-fall injuries can occur in a variety of settings, including grocery shops, hospitals, schools, retail establishments, apartment complexes, airports, and government facilities. Building owners are responsible for keeping their property safe and appropriately notifying visitors of warnings when risks emerge.
A property owner might try and assert that they were unaware of the hazardous condition. Often, this defense will not work because an owner may have a duty to inspect the property or alert the visitors of hazards a reasonable property owner would discover.