What is a slip/trip and fall?
When the interface of a person’s foot and the floor fails, for any reason, the result is considered a slip and fall (or trip and fall) accident. Property owners are considered liable for slip and fall accidents when: • Conditions on the property are hazardous • Owner fails to warn of hazardous conditions • Snow and ice remain on sidewalks, steps, and driveways long after the end of precipitation Environmental conditions on the ground or the floor cause the majority of slip and fall accidents. Slippery or uneven sidewalks floors, staircases, and other surfaces as well as poor lighting are often the culprits that precipitate a slip and fall.
