What are the most common types of premises liabilities?
Slip and fall and trip and fall accidents are the most common premises liability lawsuits Boyd Buckingham handles, though we also see stump and fall accidents and step and fall accidents as well. One of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents are sticky or slippery surfaces. These can occur both inside and outside of buildings. Wet floors are notorious for being slippery. Unexpected low obstructions often cause trip and fall accidents. One of the most common causes of stump and fall accidents are uneven surfaces and sidewalks that have lifted because of tree roots, and holes in the walkway or a curb that drops off unexpectedly can cause step and fall accidents.
