Everyone recognizes the potential slip and fall dangers that can exist during the winter months when temperatures fall below freezing, and there’s snow and ice on the ground regularly. However, those same people often disregard the potential slip and fall dangers that may exist during the summer months, both indoors and outdoors. In fact, it’s the disregarding element of surprise that has the potential to produce summer slips and falls that are more harmful than those that occur in winter. With this in mind, it is important that everyone takes a few moments to learn how to safeguard against common summer slip and fall threats if located in Cranston, RI.
Which Hazards Should a Homeowner Look for to Prevent Slip and Falls?
It is essential to remember that property owners are responsible for sustaining their property in such a means that will not lead to a Cranston slip and fall accident. As a tip, before having guests come to your house for a holiday cookout, such as the Fourth of July, it is important to practice good housekeeping, while pointing out potential areas of the property that seem dangerous. If you are one of the guests as such a gathering, it also makes sense to wear appropriate footwear and walk with attentiveness. Here are potential places where such hazards can normally be found:
- Sidewalks previously warmed by the sun can quickly become slippery during a momentary shower. Furthermore, heavy rainfall may cause flooding that leaves obstacles and rubbish in the route of walkers.
- Any imperfections in hard surfaces or unattached carpet seams are extremely dangerous during the summer time. In addition, seemingly harmless cracks or strings of carpeting can result in someone ripping, which could produce a severe injury.
Poorly lit stairwells and hallways are common slip and fall places. To reduce this risk of an injury, add lighting as necessary and replace bulbs that have gone-out immediately.- If you are a business owner and mops or wet floor signs are not obtainable, injury is possible for unaware customers. Equally as important, the misuse or over usage of such signs is also a problem because regular customers may disregard the warnings.
Why Is It Important to Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents This Summer?
Falls do not always result in simple bruises or embarrassment. Many Cranston slip-and-fall accidents can result in sprains, strains, dislocations, bone fractures, back and neck trauma, or even brain damage. These sorts of injuries are excruciating and frequently entail costly medical treatments, therapy services, and extended time out of work. That is why it is vital that those injured or involved in a Cranston slip and fall accident reach out to an experienced slip and fall lawyer.
Contact a Cranston Slip and Fall Lawyer
If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident, contact one of our experienced Cranston slip and fall lawyers located at 751 Reservoir Ave., Cranston, RI 02910. You may be entitled to receive compensation for your medical bills, lost income and pain and suffering, among other losses. No fees are received unless you win your case. For a free (no obligation) case evaluation, call us at 401-275-2039 or toll free at 1-800-992-6878. You may also fill out our contact form online.
Paul d’Oliveira
Attorney Paul d’Oliveira has been practicing personal injury and disability law for over 30 years. He started his personal injury law practice in 1989 with two offices in Fall River, MA and East Providence, RI. Today his firm has 16 offices in RI and Southeastern, MA.
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