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Uneven Floors and Walkways
Uneven floor surfaces resulting from poor construction, warping, wear, and the like present an often inconspicuous but very real tripping hazard.
Commercial and residential property owners alike are obligated to keep their property safe for residents as well as visitors and guests. Uneven floor surface may be the cause of falling, slipping, or tripping accidents, which could result in serious injuries requiring surgery or long term-treatment and proper therapy.
What to Know About Uneven Floors
Any commercial establishment owner should keep floors free of risks that may cause an accident, including:
- Floors must be properly constructed
- Proper maintenance must not be ignored
- Any kind of growth (roots, etc.) beneath walkways, patios, and sidewalk areas must be removed
- Cracked floors or pavement must be fixed as soon as possible
Injuries Caused by Uneven Floor Surfaces
People who walk on uneven floors could slip, fall, or trip, which may lead to injuries such as:
- Numerous fractured bones
- Various brain injuries
- Various spinal cord injuries
- Various back injuries
- Coma or concussion
- Pelvic bone
- Other types of injuries
Some truly extreme traumas may occur due to uneven floors. If you have suffered an injury due to a slip, fall, or trip, it is important to demand proper compensation from the owners if caused by their negligence.
Compensation for Uneven Floor Surface Accidents
If you or a loved one were injured through tripping, slipping, falling, or being harmed in any other way due to an uneven floor surface, you have a right to demand proper compensation for all your losses, including:
- Medical bills coverage
- Hospital bills coverage
- Treatment and therapy coverage
- Any other healing costs coverage
- Any lost wages or income from the time you suffered the accident up to when you were well again
- Any suffering or pain
- Other types of injuries
In general, every single individual should be reasonably safe from the dangers of uneven floors and other residential or commercial property risks. In the case you find yourself among those injured due to uneven floor surface, your first step should be getting in touch with a qualified, experienced attorney to pursue your rightful compensation.