Slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in the United States of America. When a person sustains a TBI in a slip and fall accident, it can result in lasting physical, emotional, and financial consequences. While anyone can slip and fall anywhere and suffer a traumatic brain injury, some places present a greater risk, especially when property owners and managers neglect to provide safe conditions. In this article, we share some of the most common areas where people suffer TBIs from slip and fall accidents. Read on!
1. Grocery and Retail Stores
Busy grocery and retail stores are common sites for slip-and-fall TBIs. Wet floors, spills, goods left in aisles, poor lighting, and damaged flooring are just a few of the hazards that can cause falls in these establishments. Store owners can be held liable when such hazards cause slip-and-fall accidents that result in TBIs.
2. Restaurants, Bars, and Cafes
Slip and fall accidents occur in restaurants, cafes, and bars because of spills from food, drinks, or cleaning products, as well as in slippery bathrooms. Also, overcrowding and navigating chairs and tables can cause slip and fall accidents. Patrons who slip and fall in these places and strike their heads on the hard floors, furniture, or countertops can end up suffering severe TBIs.
3. Apartments or Rented Homes
A slip and fall incident in a poorly maintained apartment or rented home can result in a traumatic brain injury. Common hazards in such places include poor lighting, uneven sidewalks, broken stair railings, and loose carpeting. In Kansas and Missouri, landlords and property managers are legally obligated to provide safe and habitable housing for their tenants, including maintaining common areas, such as hallways, stairs, and parking lots. When they fail to do so and a tenant or visitor suffers a TBI from a slip and fall, they may be held liable for damages.
4. Hotels and Resorts
Broken handrails, slippery lobbies, wet pool decks, and dim stairwells can cause slip and fall accidents in hotels and resorts that result in traumatic brain injuries. Tourists unfamiliar with the hotel’s or resort’s layout are at an increased risk of slipping, potentially hitting their heads on hard surfaces like tile and suffering a TBI.
5. Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities
Patients in these institutions are at great risk of slips and falls due to their age or health conditions. When this is combined with negligence, the results can be devastating. Nursing homes and assisted living facilities can be liable if neglect or dangerous conditions lead to slip-and-fall TBIs.
What To Do if You Suffer a Slip and Fall TBI
If you hit your head in a slip and fall accident, seek immediate medical attention even if you feel “fine”. TBIs can have delayed symptoms and severe repercussions if left untreated. Ensure you take pictures of the scene (if you can) and report your accident immediately to the property owner or manager. Additionally, you should consult a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can help you understand your legal rights and options. They can help you seek your deserved compensation.
Contact Griggs Injury Law Today
At Griggs Injury Law, we represent victims of slip-and-fall TBIs in Kansas and Missouri. We understand the devastating impact such an injury can have and are here to fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact us via 816-474-0202 or online here to schedule a consultation.
