Baltimore Slip and Fall Lawyers
Filing a Slip and Fall Injury Claim in Maryland
If you were injured after slipping, tripping, and falling on someone else’s property, you could be entitled to financial compensation. Slip and fall accidents are among the leading causes of serious bodily injuries, such as brain injuries and broken bones, but many people hesitate to take legal action, fearing that their claim may be viewed as frivolous or even that they were to blame for the accident. However, if the property owner’s negligence contributed to your slip and fall, you likely have grounds for apersonal injury claim.
At Mike Slocumb Law Firm, we know how serious slips, trips, and falls can be. We also believe that you should not have to simply deal with the consequences of a property owner’s negligence on your own—and the law agrees. Our team can help you review your options and, if appropriate, bring a claim against the property owner or another liable party. Our goal is to help you recover the full compensation you are owed under Maryland premises liability law, and we will stop at nothing in our efforts to ensure that justice is served.
Reach out to our Baltimore slip and fall lawyers today for a free consultation; call (443) 201-2334 or contact us onlineusing our secure submission form.
What Is a “Dangerous Property Condition?”
One key element in proving your slip and fall claim is establishing the existence of a dangerous property condition. You must show how this condition led to the slip and fall accident, thereby causing your injuries and resulting damages.
But what exactly is a “dangerous property condition?”
Generally speaking, a dangerous property condition is defined as any condition or hazard that poses a foreseeable risk of injury or harm. In other words, if the property owner (or another liable party) would reasonably know that the condition in question could lead to an accident or injury, the condition is likely considered “dangerous.”
Some common examples of dangerous property conditions that frequently lead to slip, trip, and fall accidents include:
- Wet or slippery floors
- Recently waxed floors
- Torn or ripped carpeting
- Uneven flooring or ground
- Potholes, cracks, etc.
- Poorly marked steps
- Missing handrails
- Defective stairs/stairwells
- Insufficient lighting
- Improper signage
- Cluttered walkways
- Narrow aisles
- Loose floorboards, mats, and rugs
- Accumulated ice or snow
- Defective sidewalks
- Cords, wires, and other tripping hazards
If the property owner knows about one of these or another dangerous condition, yet fails to take reasonable steps to remove or warn visitors about it, they could be held responsible for a resulting slip and fall accident.