{"id":10868,"date":"2021-09-02T04:59:29","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T04:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/?p=10868"},"modified":"2022-06-10T07:34:47","modified_gmt":"2022-06-10T07:34:47","slug":"how-to-prevent-slip-and-fall-accidents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/blog\/how-to-prevent-slip-and-fall-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/slip-and-fall\/\">Slip and fall<\/a>\u201d refers to a personal injury case where a person trips or slips and gets injured on another person\u2019s property. Usually, it may occur on premises maintained or owned by someone else where the property owner is legally responsible for the injury. Wet floors, narrow stairs, poor lighting, changes in flooring, or damaged carpeting can cause someone to slip and get injured.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may also refer to cases where someone fell or slipped due to snow, ice, rain, or a hidden hazard like potholes in the ground. You should have sustained severe injuries to file a claim and collect the proper compensation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>What Is A Slip and Fall Accident?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/slip-and-fall\/\">slip and fall<\/a>\u201d accident refers to a personal injury case where someone falls or slips and gets injured on another person\u2019s property. Usually, slip and fall cases fall under the broader classification of cases referred to as \u201cpremises liability\u201d cases. Usually, it may occur on a property maintained or owned by another person where the property owner can be held legally liable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can also happen at a friend\u2019s house, at work, and home. It can often leave you seriously injured. Here are some of the most common <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/common-causes-slip-and-fall-injuries\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">slip and fall injuries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can experience:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/long-term-disability\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-term disability<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/brain-injury-lawyers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brain injuries<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spinal cord injuries<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/soft-tissue-injuries-how-to-prevent-them\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft tissue injuries<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Ways To Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s best that you learn how to keep your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/blog\/ways-to-make-your-home-safer-from-premises-liability\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> safe from these kinds of accidents. Here\u2019s a list of what you can do to reduce those risks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><b>Minimize Any Dangerous Areas.<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the cases are from people who got injured in swimming pools, staircases, and walkways. They often link their injuries to lack of signages, slippery floors, or unlit areas. You should make sure that you\u2019re always on the lookout for potentially dangerous places to avoid serious injuries. Evaluate accident-prone areas and make the necessary repairs to lower the chances of accidents happening.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><b>Fix Damaged Areas Immediately.<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After locating potentially dangerous areas, clean them and do the repairs immediately. It helps minimize the chances of injuries on the property. It would help if you got rid of clutter from the landings and stairs. Fix the surface of highly trafficked areas to make them slip-resistant. It can mean coating the walkway with a material that has slip-resistant properties, using non-coat rugs, or putting down carpets.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><b>Make Sure There\u2019s Enough Lighting.<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When walking along dark corridors or hallways, there are chances that you\u2019ll miss a few spilled liquids or clutter on the floor. It can cause you to fall and slip, leading to serious injuries. It would help if you had enough lighting on your property, especially at night, to lower the risks of another person getting injured in inadequately lit areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><b>Use Warning Signs if Necessary.<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixing, organizing, and cleaning areas in your property are easy. However, you can\u2019t quickly address other dangerous hazards or conditions. One example of this is a wet floor that still needs drying. You can use a \u201cwet floor\u201d sign to ensure that employees or customers take extra care when walking around. Using the proper signages prevents accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><b>Have Adequate Insurance Coverage.<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should have adequate insurance coverage to protect you from financial losses when an accident happens. It\u2019ll help further protect you from premises liability. Your homeowner\u2019s insurance policies may already include premise liability insurance, so make sure to review the policy first if you\u2019re planning to get one.<\/span><\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\">\n<table width=\"786\" height=\"1760\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"186\" \/>\n<col width=\"413\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Common Causes of a Slip and Fall Accident<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wet and Uneven Walking Surfaces<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to statistics, 55% of all slip and fall accidents resulted from hazardous walking surfaces. It may refer to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waxed or mopped floors<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damaged carpeting<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poorly built staircases<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking lot potholes<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damaged sidewalks<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loose floorboards<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cluttered floors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such conditions make walking surfaces more dangerous.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improper Safety Practices<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most slip and fall accidents also happen on the job. Other workplaces, especially those in the construction and manufacturing fields, may ask workers to spend a lot of time walking on narrow pathways or wet surfaces. If employers don\u2019t provide the proper on-the-job training, they can be held responsible if a slip and fall accident occurs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Conditions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hazardous environmental conditions can also cause slip and fall accidents. It may refer to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in flooring<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open drawers and cabinets<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bright lighting that causes a glare on shiny surfaces<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inadequate lighting that makes it hard for someone to see hazards<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trailing cords on the walkway<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trash or debris on the floor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weather Conditions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most outdoor slip and fall accidents can result from dangerous weather conditions such as snow, ice, and rain. Even if you can\u2019t predict what the weather will do, you should put salt on the walkways and stairways, shovel sidewalks, or plow streets to minimize accidents. If you fail to do that and someone gets injured, you may be held legally responsible.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Fira Sans', 'Droid Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.125em;\">In the event that you or a loved one suffers injuries from a slip and fall accident due to another&#8217;s negligence, you can file a claim for compensation. Get in touch with the <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/personal-injury\/\">experienced personal injury lawyers<\/a> from Diamond &amp; Diamond at 1-800-567-HURT!\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\t\n\t\t\t<section class=\"h-protip-sec\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Pro Tip <\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; Keeping walkways clear quickly reduces the potential for injury and avoids slipping hazards. Clear paths minimize chances of tripping or falling over unexpected objects and surfaces. &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:33559297,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Saira&quot;,&quot;28&quot;:1}\"> Keeping walkways clear quickly reduces the potential for injury and avoids slipping hazards. Clear paths minimize chances of tripping or falling over unexpected objects and surfaces. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Seek Legal Advice From A Slip and Fall Lawyer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many victims suffer from chronic pain or disability for months or years after the accident, seriously affecting their quality of life. If you or your loved ones suffer <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/slip-and-fall\/\">slip and fall injuries<\/a> due to the negligent actions of another person, you can file a claim for compensation and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/proving-slip-and-fall-injury-not-your-fault\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lawsuit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/slip-and-fall\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal injury lawyers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Diamond and Diamond at 1-800-567-HURT (4878) or use our fast CASE EVALUATION TOOL to schedule your free consultation today.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>FAQs on How to Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Do I need a lawyer for a slip and fall?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1630560280849-b89423dc-e60c&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need a lawyer for these accidents. You can represent yourself in court, negotiate a settlement, and file a lawsuit yourself. However, it can be challenging if you\u2019re against a property owner with their lawyer and an insurance company.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is a slip hazard?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1630560313494-2c08b087-ae79&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most slips and falls can result from:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor housekeeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damaged or uneven floors<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsuitable floor coverings<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trailing cables<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inadequate lighting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should consider the following if you\u2019re looking for potentially hazardous areas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working activities on your property<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weather conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor areas<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How can I prevent slips and falls in winter?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1630560318543-a25c9eb8-e537&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can follow these tips to avoid injuries when walking on snow and ice:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk slowly and focus on the path ahead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid slippery surfaces, including snow banks, icy areas, and wet leaves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear the appropriate footwear with slip-resistant soles and change into indoor footwear. Ice grippers attached to your footwear can provide added traction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use handrails where available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure to check if stairs and entrances are free from slush and snow. Tracked in slush and snow can cause slips and falls.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean your shoes when going inside. Caked ice and snow on the soles can be pretty dangerous.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inform your employers of fall, trip, and slip hazards around the property.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \u201cSlip and fall\u201d refers to a personal injury case where a person trips or slips and gets injured on another person\u2019s property. Usually, it may occur on premises maintained or owned by someone else where the property owner is legally responsible for the injury. Wet floors, narrow stairs, poor lighting, changes in flooring, or&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11841,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[812],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10868","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-legal-needs","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10868","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10868"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10868\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11841"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10868"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10868"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10868"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}