A sudden slip or trip and tumble to the floor can seem to come out of nowhere. But often, these incidents happen because a store owner or property manager failed to keep the premises reasonably safe for customers and other visitors to walk through. Injuries from a...
People often think of falls from heights, such as falling off of a ladder, as the real danger. While these falls are dangerous, it's important to remember that even a simple slip-and-fall incident on the same level can lead to serious injuries. You do not have to be...
Move from one room to another in any home or building and you may see a lot of changes in the flooring materials being used. It could be from a carpeted hallway to a tiled bathroom in a hotel, for instance, or just from one type of tile to another. Flooring around...
If you slip in a spill and fall down in a store and get injured, is it the store owner's fault? It likely is, but you will have the burden of proof if you intend to seek compensation for your medical bills and other damages.So, what does that even mean — "the...
Going shopping shouldn't be a dangerous experience. Unfortunately, some retailers don't take customer safety seriously. They might leave hazards around the business that put the people who are coming to procure goods in danger.There are several things that can put...
People who go into buildings expect that the floors will be cared for properly. They don't expect that they are going to come across conditions that could lead to them suffering injuries. Unfortunately, not all businesses take this duty seriously. Instead, some use...
Ice on a sidewalk or other outdoor surface can increase the risk of a slip-and-fall accident. This could result in business or property owners in West Virginia and throughout the country being taken to court. One common method of getting rid of ice is to lay salt down...
Premises liability law in West Virginia states that business owners have a "duty of care" to the lawful entrants of their property, including both customers and employees. When that duty of care is breached and an entrant is injured on the property, he or she could...
Property owners in West Virginia and throughout the country are required to take steps to remedy issues that can result in an accident on their premises. If steps are not taken, they may be liable for damages a slip-and-fall victim may incur. Such accidents that occur...
Business owners in West Virginia who are concerned about the safety of consumers in their stores might be interested in the results of CNA's Slip and Fall Study Report. CNA, a company that provides risk management and insurance services to professionals and businesses...
