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Poorly Signed Danger Areas
Chances are you have come across a sign on a commercial property site with warnings such as “wet floor” or “watch your step.” Property owners use these special signs to warn visitors about dangers such as construction and slippery and wet floors, but these signs also serve the purpose of helping property owners avoid negligence lawsuits by those who may slip and fall.
In accordance with legal guidelines, commercial property owners are obligated to keep their premises safe and secure from damaged, defective, or risky conditions that may cause harm to visitors. Among those conditions are areas that need special floor signage to alert visitors to the risk. Failing to install such signs is considered negligent.
To be considered negligent, the owner or his employees must have reasonable time to realize there is a slippery surface. If there is not sufficient time for an owner to notice a wet and slippery surface, they simply cannot be deemed as negligent and therefore cannot be held responsible for any injuries suffered by you or a loved one. For instance, if the sprinkler system went on at 5 p.m. and you had the misfortune to walk nearby at 5:05 p.m., thus slipping, falling, and injuring your knee or your back, the owner of the commercial property may be considered innocent since there was not enough time for the wet surface to be brought to their attention. On the other hand, if an employee or the owner noticed the surface during this short interval and failed to take adequate actions, the owner would be responsible for damages.
If you or your loved ones were victims of a slip-and-fall accident and wish to pursue compensation via a lawsuit, it is crucial to get in touch with a qualified personal injury lawyer at your earliest opportunity.