Slip and fall accidents can happen for a number of reasons in almost any location. Sometimes, people slip and fall simply because they lose their balance or coordination. However, in other situations, slip and fall accidents occur because there was a hazardous condition on the hotel or resort premises. Such conditions that commonly cause slip and falls include the following:
Wet or slippery floors
Frayed or torn carpet
Uneven flooring
Objects or debris left in walkways
Cords that are not properly secured to the wall
In addition to slip and falls, hotel and resort guests also run the risk of falling from heights. Falls are particularly common in stairwells. Falls down stairs commonly occur due to uneven stairs, unsteady or broken railings, poor lighting, and more. Additionally, guests may fall from balconies or landings due to inadequate or broken railings. If hotel management fails to properly maintain the property and allows dangerous conditions to exist, that hotel has acted negligently[2]if injuries to guests result. Fall injuries can cause serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBI).