“Wet Floor” warning signs are a common sight in supermarkets, convenience stores; residential properties such as apartment complexes; and even government buildings. Far from just being a matter of common courtesy, these signs serve a specific legal purpose: to warn visitors of a possible slipping hazard so anyone who ends up slipping and falling does not have grounds to sue the property owner.
Unfortunately, not all property owners are diligent about fulfilling their legal duty of care to protect visitors from preventable harm. Unmarked wet floors are among the more common ways negligence can manifest. A slip and fall attorney from Schechter, Shaffer & Harris with experience in cases involving wet floor accidents in Pasadena, TX could help you explore your options for civil litigation.
Wet Floors and Property Owner Duties of Care
Every property owner in the state that allows people to lawfully visit their property assumes a duty of care to warn of hazards of which they have direct knowledge, as well as to restrict access to or remove those hazards in a reasonable timeframe. Providing advance warning of a dangerous condition, and marking it for the property owner or a subordinate to remedy as soon as possible, is the purpose of “Wet Floor” signs.
However, if a property owner knowingly fails to mark a wet floor or warn visitors about it, they may hold civil liability for any injury stemming directly from it. Furthermore, if a wet floor accident occurs on a property in Pasadena due to the property owner not knowing about the hazard, they may still be liable if they reasonably should have known about the danger through regular inspection.
What Evidence Is Helpful in a Wet Floor Injury Lawsuit?
The goal of virtually every lawsuit over a wet floor injury claim in Pasadena is to establish that you were hurt directly due to a wet surface. There are three distinct factors to establish: the existence of an injury, the causation of that injury, and a breach of the duty of care owed to you by the property owner you are suing.
Establishing these three points may require evidence such as comprehensive medical records and bills, photos of the accident scene, witness testimony, and documentation such as employee shift logs noting when someone should have checked a particular area. Our team could help you collect, preserve, and make effective use of all relevant information in pursuit of a favorable resolution to your unique claim.
Get Help From a Pasadena, TX Attorney With a Wet Floor Accident Claim
Any unexpected fall can lead to serious injuries. An unmarked wet floor can easily result in this type of accident, even if you are in good physical condition, pay attention to your surroundings, and are normally sure-footed.
The personal injury attorneys at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris have experience with wet floor accidents in Pasadena. Call today to see how we could help you with a lawsuit or settlement demand after being injured in an accident.
