The short answer is that they occur very fast. Many people aren’t even sure what happened when they were injured. In most cases, the accident happens because something on the floor causes an unsuspecting person to slip or trip. If this happens, the property owner, whether an individual or a business, may be liable in the following situations:
If the owner didn’t remove objects on the floor that led to tripping, like small toys, spilled jelly beans, nuts and bolts, or other objects that tripped you up
When the owner didn’t repair defects on the property, like a loose tile on the floor
When there was a failure in the design of the premises, or it wasn’t repaired as needed
If the owner made no effort to warn you of a dangerous situation on the property
If the owner failed to remove outdoor or weather hazards like ice, snow, or water