If you were injured in a fall at a business or someone's home, you may have grounds for a slip and fall case against the owner. Property owners are legally responsible for maintaining reasonably safe conditions in their buildings, and if those standards are not met, any resulting injury is grounds for hiring an injury attorney. The Law Office of Thomas L. Brayton III in Waterbury, CT, recommends pursuing a personal injury lawsuit if any of the following conditions contributed to your slip and fall.

5 Common Conditions for Slip & Fall Accidents

1. Unmarked Wet Floor

Property owners are responsible for keeping floors clean and in good repair, but they must use signs or other measures to warn visitors about hazardous conditions. If someone suffers a slip and fall accident because a floor is wet, overwaxed, or sloped, a lawsuit could be justified if nothing was done to alert passersby.

2. Half-Treated Floor

If a floor treatment like wax is applied unevenly or to only part of the surface, the change from one area to another can be a source of danger. Wax and other treatments should be applied evenly to the entire floor.

3. Lumpy or Damaged Carpet

Not all slip and fall cases are due to slippery floors. Carpet with lumps, ridges, curled edges, or holes creates a tripping hazard that can result in a personal injury lawsuit.

4. Unsafe Stairways

Stairs are another area where homeowners need to provide proper maintenance. If a staircase is cluttered, slippery, or has worn steps or missing railings, the conditions could contribute to a fall that causes severe injuries.

5. Poorly Maintained Elevators & Escalators

When an elevator or escalator is used on a property, the machinery must be maintained to prevent jerking movements or gaps that cause people to trip. Broken elevators and escalators should be marked off-limits, with reasonable efforts made to repair them.

If you've been injured by another person's negligence, you deserve compensation to ease your recovery. Call the Law Office of Thomas L. Brayton III at (203) 591-8689 to schedule a consultation about a slip and fall or another accident. Visit the firm’s website to read answers to frequently asked questions about personal injury lawsuits.